Liam Livingstone stars but London Spirit falls to Manchester in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:36 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
London Spirit's opening matches in The Hundred at Lord's on July 24 resulted in defeats for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men's team, led by Liam Livingstone's 69 runs and 2 wickets, narrowly lost by seven runs to Manchester Super Giants. The Spirit collapsed to 80 all out in the women's match, also falling to Manchester by seven wickets. The day was marked by a performance from rapper Tinie Tempah and significant performances from both teams, but ultimately the Spirit's new era began with disappointment.
- •Spirit men lose by seven runs to Manchester Super Giants.
- •Livingstone scores 69 off 40 balls, takes 2 wickets.
- •Women’s team bowled out for 80, losing by seven wickets.
- •Both matches marked disappointing starts for the new season.
- •Spirit's men struggle with familiar opening day failures.
- 7:36 AMYahoo Sports — The Hundred: New era, familiar result for London Spirit as Liam Livingstone heroics fall short
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Super Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry
- 9:00 PMBBC Sport — Super Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry
- 8:51 PMBBC Sport — A night of brilliant batting but Livingstone's efforts fall just short
"Liam Livingstone produced a superb all-round display with 69 off 40 balls and 2 for 14, but it wasn't enough as London Spirit slipped to a seven-run defeat against Manchester Super Giants in their Hundred opener. Spirit's women also lost by seven wickets, making it a disappointing start to the new era at Lord's.
"Liam Livingstone hits 69 off 40 balls as he almost leads London Spirit to a successful chase of 139 against Manchester Super Giants, but is bowled with just three balls remaining as his side fall short in their opening game of The Hundred.
"Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone's big-hitting effort falls just short.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:36 AMThe Hundred: New era, familiar result for London Spirit as Liam Livingstone heroics fall short
Liam Livingstone produced a superb all-round display with 69 off 40 balls and 2 for 14, but it wasn't enough as London Spirit slipped to a seven-run defeat against Manchester Super Giants in their Hundred opener. Spirit's women also lost by seven wickets, making it a disappointing start to the new era at Lord's.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:00 PMSuper Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry
Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone's big-hitting effort falls just short.
- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 9:00 PMSuper Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry
Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone's big-hitting effort falls just short.
- BBC SportJul 23, 2026, 8:51 PMA night of brilliant batting but Livingstone's efforts fall just short
Liam Livingstone hits 69 off 40 balls as he almost leads London Spirit to a successful chase of 139 against Manchester Super Giants, but is bowled with just three balls remaining as his side fall short in their opening game of The Hundred.
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