Jofra Archer had an impressive debut in The Hundred men’s competition as he led Southern Brave to victory against London Spirit in Southampton. Archer, who missed the first three seasons of the tournament due to injuries, made his mark by taking a wicket and helping his team secure a seven-wicket win.
Archer’s bowling figures of 1-24 from 20 balls played a crucial role in restricting Spirit to 138-9, with Craig Overton shining with 3-16 from 20 balls. Chris Jordan and Tymal Mills also contributed by picking up two wickets each. The match saw some exciting moments, with Liam Dawson’s late 45 not out boosting Spirit’s total.
The Brave chased down the target of 139 in just 89 balls, thanks to skipper James Vince’s 56 off 35 balls and Daniel Hughes’ 45 off 30 balls. Archer, who expressed his desire to return to full fitness and play a consistent role in the team, is aiming for a successful year ahead.
Looking ahead, The Hundred action continues with Manchester Originals facing Welsh Fire at Emirates Old Trafford. The tournament promises more thrilling matches, with all 68 games set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports this summer. Cricket fans can catch the games on various platforms, including Sky Sports Cricket, the Sky Sports app, and the Sky Sports Cricket YouTube channel.