The Hundred 2023: Harry Brook and Matthew Short hit 50s as Northern Superchargers beat Southern Brave

Men's competition The Hundred, Ageas Bowl Northern Superchargers 201-3 (100 balls): Short 73 (36), Brook (27) Southern Brave 141-5 (100 balls): David 40 (19), Vince 33 (27); Topley 3-30Northern Superchargers won by 60 runsScorecard; Board

Short had the best score with 73 from 36 balls, while England's Brook beat an unbeaten 63 from 27 as the Superchargers were 201-3 at the Ageas Bowl.

Tim David hit 40 of 19 in answer, but Southern Brave could only reach 141- 5.

English left-hander Reece Topley was the choice of Superchargers bowlers, taking 3-30 of his 20 balls.

What else do you need to know? The Superchargers' 201-3 total is the Hundred's highest this year so far and the second time the Superchargers have reached 200 or more in the history of the competition. It is the Superchargers' first victory in the Men's Hundred this year after their opener against Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned due to rain. Australian Short reached his half-century with just 21 balls, including three fours and two sixes in successive James Fuller deliveries. Brook was dropped by Craig Overton on the 12th before hitting David for three successive sixes the following set, reaching his fifty from just 24 balls. problem that should keep him away for about a week. 'Awesome win' - what they said

Match Hero Northern Superchargers' Matthew Short: "It's good d 'to get off to a good start with the bat. I had little nerves before the game, it's my first time in The Hundred. But for it to go like this, I'm super happy, what a great win.

"I" I'm learning from different players and coaches around the world, so hopefully I can continue to improve."