London Spirit face Manchester Super Giants in Match 3 of The Hundred 2026 at Lord’s in London on 2026-07-23. The Hundred’s unique 100-balls-per-side format, with its strategic timeouts and five-ball overs, creates a rhythm unlike any other cricket competition in the world.

Manchester Super Giants and London Spirit bring the north-south divide to The Hundred. Old Trafford’s passionate crowd against Lord’s grandeur creates one of the tournament’s most fascinating cultural contrasts. On the pitch, both teams are loaded with international talent.

Manchester Super Giants, formerly known as Manchester Originals, brings new branding and fresh investment to the 2026 season. The franchise connection adds international scouting networks and analytical resources that raise the standard of competition across the tournament.

London Spirit are the reigning men’s champions, having won the 2023 edition at Lord’s. Zak Crawley brings elegant stroke-making at the top, Glenn Maxwell provides the X-factor that can turn any match in a single over, and Dan Lawrence adds versatility with bat and occasional spin.

The Manchester Super Giants, formerly the Manchester Originals, are now backed by the Lucknow Super Giants franchise. Jos Buttler is one of the greatest white-ball batters England has ever produced, and his captaincy brings a winning mentality. Rashid Khan is arguably the best T20 spinner on the planet, and Tom Hartley’s left-arm spin adds another dimension.

For fans in the UK, the 18:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 13:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 23:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 03:30 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check London time and United Kingdom time.

Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, needs no introduction. The 30,000-capacity ground in St John’s Wood has hosted cricket since 1814 and brings a gravitas to The Hundred that no other venue can match. The famous slope, the Victorian pavilion, and the futuristic media centre create a setting where cricket’s oldest traditions meet its newest format.