Livingstone’s 69 not enough as London Spirit fall short in chase of 139
Liam Livingstone scored 69 off 40 balls as London Spirit came close to chasing 139 set by Manchester Super Giants, but he was bowled with just three balls remaining and his team fell short in their opening game of The Hundred.
The fixture marked London Spirit’s first match of the competition, with Manchester Super Giants finishing on 139 to defend. Published: 2026-07-23T20:51:10.0000000Z. Livingstone’s quickfire innings anchored the visitors’ attempt to overhaul the target late in the contest.
Livingstone faced 40 deliveries and accumulated 69 runs, providing the primary impetus in the chase. His scoring included a mix of boundary hits and aggressive running between the wickets as Spirit narrowed the margin in the final overs. The wicket that dismissed him came with just three deliveries left on the clock, halting a late charge.
Manchester Super Giants’ total of 139 proved defendable despite the late surge from London Spirit, with the visitors unable to complete the required runs. The match ended with Spirit short of the target, handing the Super Giants victory in the opening encounter. The narrow nature of the finish highlighted how decisive the final balls were.
The result leaves London Spirit with a defeat from their first outing in The Hundred while Manchester Super Giants begin the tournament with a win. Livingstone’s 69 off 40 remains a notable individual performance in a game decided in the closing moments.
Despite the defeat, the scoreline and Livingstone’s innings will be recorded in the early tournament statistics, and the opening match concluded with Manchester Super Giants prevailing by the slimmest of margins.
