In a stunning display of power hitting during the ongoing The Hundred league in England, Kane Williamson unleashed his explosive batting prowess. On August 23rd, he orchestrated a victory for his team, London Spirit, in just 40 minutes. Playing as captain against the Southern Brave, Williamson delivered an unforgettable performance. The blistering assault by Williamson left Southern Brave’s pace bowler, Jofra Archer, reeling, experiencing a level of punishment unseen in previous matches of The Hundred 2025.
London Spirit batted first in the match, amassing 186 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 100 balls. While Jamie Smith, who opened with David Warner, contributed significantly to the team’s impressive score, captain Kane Williamson’s explosive performance was also crucial. Smith spent 27 minutes at the crease, scoring 44 runs off 18 balls with a strike rate of 244.44, including 4 fours and 3 sixes.
After Jamie Smith’s dismissal, London Spirit’s scoring didn’t slow down, thanks to captain Kane Williamson. He batted for 40 minutes, scoring 53 runs off 28 balls. With a strike rate of 189.28, Williamson’s innings included 4 fours and 3 sixes. His 53 runs against the Southern Brave were the highest score in The Hundred this season and his first fifty-plus score of the season.
The impact of Jamie Smith and Williamson’s aggressive batting was felt by Southern Brave bowler Jofra Archer. Archer conceded 42 runs in his 20-ball spell, marking the first time he’d been so heavily targeted in the current season of The Hundred. Despite the onslaught, Archer managed to take Williamson’s wicket, which was his only success of the match.
When Southern Brave attempted to chase the target of 187 runs in 100 balls, their innings ended prematurely, with the team all out for 139 runs off 92 balls. This was Southern Brave’s fourth loss after 7 matches, while London Spirit secured their third victory.
