Manchester Super Giants secure back-to-back wins in The Hundred cricket league

Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker led Manchester Super Giants to a narrow victory over London Spirit at Lord’s, each taking two wickets and defending a late chase that saw the Spirit fall short with 56 needed from the final 30 balls. The match was witnessed by a crowd of 23,847.

In the next weekend fixture at Old Trafford, England wicket‑keeper Jos Buttler smashed 90 runs off 50 balls as the Super Giants posted 187‑5. Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for 100, giving Manchester a win by 87 runs and maintaining their perfect start to The Hundred competition.