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Buttler’s 90 Sends Super Giants Top as Brave Women Stay Unbeaten in Early Hundred

Early dominant victories and last‑ball finishes have shifted the standings, spotlighted match‑defining players and boosted international interest in the tournament.

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MI London returned to winning ways, defeating Southern Brave in The Hundred on Monday, July 27. Here’s how the updated points table for the men's competition looks like after the match.
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Overview

  • Manchester Super Giants crushed Birmingham Phoenix by 87 runs after Jos Buttler struck 90 off 50 balls to lift the visitors to 187‑5 and leave Phoenix all out for 100.
  • The Super Giants sit atop the men’s table with two wins and eight points, their strong net run rate reflecting back‑to‑back victories that have set an early pace in the competition.
  • Southern Brave Women extended their perfect start to 3‑0 by defending 126 and winning by one run in a last‑ball thriller when Lauren Bell bowled the final over under pressure.
  • MI London men recovered with a dramatic last‑ball three‑wicket win over Southern Brave, with Ollie Pope scoring the winning run to move his side up the men’s standings.
  • The Hundred’s same‑venue double‑header format and global broadcast on Sky/BBC, JioHotstar/Star and Willow TV are giving these early results wide visibility and quick impact on fantasy and betting markets as teams head to Headingley next.