The ongoing season of The Hundred in England witnessed Kane Williamson in peak batting form. On August 23, Williamson’s performance included a rapid 40-minute batting display. Leading London Spirit, he secured a victory against the Southern Brave with his aggressive play. The onslaught by Williamson also impacted Jofra Archer, the pace bowler from the Southern Brave.
London Spirit started their innings with Jamie Smith, who opened with David Warner, scoring 186 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 100 balls. Captain Kane Williamson’s explosive batting performance contributed significantly to the total. Jamie Smith scored 44 runs off 18 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes during his 27-minute stay at the crease, with a strike rate of 244.44.
Even after Smith’s dismissal, London Spirit continued to score quickly, thanks to Williamson’s commanding presence. Williamson batted for 40 minutes, scoring 53 runs off 28 balls with a strike rate of 189.28, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. His 53 runs against the Southern Brave were the highest score of the season in The Hundred and Williamson’s first fifty-plus score this season.
The aggressive batting of Jamie Smith and Williamson impacted Jofra Archer, a bowler for Southern Brave. Archer conceded 42 runs in his 20-ball spell, representing the most runs he has conceded in the current season of The Hundred. Despite the onslaught, Archer secured Williamson’s wicket, which was his only wicket in the match.
Southern Brave’s attempt to chase down 187 runs in 100 balls fell short. They were all out for 139 runs in 92 balls. Southern Brave experienced their fourth loss in 7 matches, while London Spirit celebrated their third win.