Summary
The Hundred Women
Lord's
London Spirit Women
1198
MI London Women
1229
MI London Women win by 3 runs
Summary
Over 20: 11 runs. Bowler: Nicola Carey. London Spirit Women: 119/8 (rr 5.95)
A short, no movement delivery outside off allows the batter to pull it along the leg side for a single but is then run out attempting the quick single. Deandra Dottin departs for 11 off 6. MI London Women win by 3 runs!
Nicola Carey bowls a short off cutter outside off, and Deandra Dottin attempts an upper cut but misses; it's a dot ball.
Nicola Carey bowls a slower length delivery on leg stump, and Deandra Dottin flicks it crisply. The well-timed shot races away fine leg, helped along by a misfield for four. Deandra Dottin moves to two boundaries this over as London Spirit Women edge their chances up from 1% to 7%.
A full toss outside off, sent racing to the cover boundary by a beautifully controlled, middled drive from the batter.
Carey's length ball outside off is met with a mis-timed slog by Deandra Dottin, skimming the field to pick up two runs. Dottin gets off the mark in style.
Summary
Over 19: 3 runs. Bowler: Hayley Matthews. London Spirit Women: 108/7 (rr 5.68)
The quicker ball darts short outside off, and Deandra Dottin attempts a cut but misses completely. No run comes off this delivery as the keeper collects it cleanly. London Spirit Women require 15 runs from 25 balls with 3 wickets left, facing a steep uphill task.
The off break drifts wide outside off, offering a length delivery. Nadine de Klerk goes for a risky slog but mistimes it, sending a high catch to deep backward square leg where the fielder completes the catch. She's out, caught off Matthews' bowling. Nadine de Klerk departs for 35 off 29, causing a significant momentum shift as MI London Women’s win probability jumps from 84% to 93%.
The off break pitches wide outside off, and Nadine de Klerk goes for a drive but mistimes it badly, sending the ball skimming awkwardly in the air for a quick two.
Katie George executes a well-timed pull off a back of a length off break outside off, picking up a confident single to deep square leg. Katie George gets off the mark as MI London Women’s win probability rises from 77% to 85%.
An off break pitched a length outside off, tempting the batter into an aggressive slog. Charis Pavely attempts the slog but misses completely and is stumped by the keeper. Charis Pavely departs after scoring 5 runs from 7 balls.
Summary
Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. London Spirit Women: 105/5 (rr 5.83)
A stock ball drifting wide outside off pitching at length, but Nadine de Klerk rocks back and unleashes a middled slog, sending it racing to the fine leg boundary. London Spirit Women’s winning odds surge to 43%, with de Klerk hitting 30 off 27, needing 18 from 30 balls with five wickets in hand.
Charis Pavely swings a stock ball wide down leg from back of a length with a controlled slog, maneuvering it into the deep backward square leg for a quick single.
The batter attempts a slog down the leg side but completely misses the stock ball. A sharp stumping chance goes begging as the wicketkeeper fails to collect cleanly. Big shift in control as MI London Women’s win probability jumps from 60% to 72%.
Nadine de Klerk goes for a slog outside off, managing to keep it grounded and picks up a quick single. That moves London Spirit Women to 100 for 5 in the innings.
Charis Pavely drives a length ball down the leg side with a controlled slog, securing a quick single to deep square leg.
Summary
Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Nicola Carey. London Spirit Women: 98/5 (rr 5.76)
Nadine de Klerk elegantly flicks a well-timed no-movement length ball just outside off, nudging it carefully for a single. London Spirit Women need 25 runs off 35 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a 47% win probability.
Carey bowls a length ball on leg stump with no movement. Pavely pushes it firmly along the ground, managing a quick single.
Charis Pavely works the length ball down the leg side with controlled precision, picking up a neat two runs into the deep square leg. Pavely gets off the mark and London Spirit Women start to build their innings.
Nicola Carey bowls a length ball down the leg side, and Pavely works it but mis-times the stroke, resulting in no run and a tidy fielding effort at mid off. Momentum shifts as MI London Women climb their win probability to 53 percent.
Nicola Carey bowls a length ball on off stump, and Nadine de Klerk works it carefully along the ground for a single.
Summary
Over 16: 3 runs. Bowler: Melie Kerr. London Spirit Women: 93/5 (rr 5.81)
The bowler tosses up a googly, pitching a length on off stump. The batter attempts a flick but mistimes it badly, resulting in a catch at mid wicket. Marizanne Kapp departs for 34 off 28, shifting momentum as MI London Women’s chances improve markedly. London Spirit Women face 30 runs from 40 balls with five wickets left, holding a 59% win probability.
Melie Kerr tosses it up outside off, a full-length leg spin that Nadine de Klerk meets with a crisp drive through the covers for a smart single.
A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off draws the batter into a drive, but it's mis-timed and safely fielded by the bowler for no run.
A length googly outside off stump, Marizanne Kapp pushes it with an inside edge and steals a quick single down to square leg.
A full toss outside off from the leg spinner, nicely swept along the ground for a single.
Summary
Over 15: 7 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. London Spirit Women: 90/4 (rr 6.0)
The stock ball comes in wide outside off, and Nadine de Klerk unleashes a controlled slog, steering it towards deep square leg for a quick two. London Spirit Women need 33 from 45 with six wickets in hand, chasing strongly with a 79% win probability.
Kapp gets on the front foot to a short, outside off stock ball and pulls it with control through the leg side for a quick single.
A quicker ball pitched back of a length outside off is met with a sharp, controlled pull shot, keeping the ball grounded as it races away for a single.
Kapp drives a length ball outside off stump with precision, steering it along the ground for a well-timed single.
This stock ball outside off and back of a length is worked neatly by Kapp, carving a well-placed two runs. Marizanne Kapp moves to thirty off just 24 balls, keeping up a brisk strike rate.
Summary
Over 14: 4 runs. Bowler: Tara Norris. London Spirit Women: 83/4 (rr 5.93)
Marizanne Kapp flicks a length ball down the leg side neatly, running a quick single to keep the scoreboard ticking. London Spirit Women require 40 runs from 50 balls, holding a strong 74% win probability with six wickets in hand.
An off cutter aimed at leg stump, length ball; Nadine de Klerk pushes it firmly into the extra cover region, managing to sneak through for a single.
A length ball on the leg stump is pushed carefully by Nadine de Klerk, guiding it along the ground for no run.
Nadine de Klerk pushes a length ball on leg stump firmly but finds no gap as backward point's alert fielder saves a run.
Nadine de Klerk expertly cuts a length off-cutter from on off stump, timing it well to pick up a quick two through deep cover.
Summary
Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Melie Kerr. London Spirit Women: 79/4 (rr 6.08)
A length ball drifting outside off-stump from the leg spinner, pushed back gently along the ground by Nadine de Klerk for no run. London Spirit Women are chasing 44 from 55 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a solid 76% chance according to WinViz.
The leg spinner delivers a length ball on middle stump, and the batter attempts a sweep but gets a top edge placing it over third man for four. A significant shift in momentum as London Spirit Women's win probability rises to 78 percent.
The leg spinner pitches it on off stump length, and the batter flicks a mis-timed shot, scrambling through for a single.
The slider is pitched on the back of a length just on off stump. Marizanne Kapp unleashes a well-timed slog-sweep, guiding it elegantly through fine leg for four runs. A significant momentum shift as London Spirit Women lift their win probability from 60 to 70 percent.
A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner, played with a mistimed effort that results in just a gentle work to mid-wicket. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 12: 3 runs. Bowler: Melie Kerr. London Spirit Women: 70/4 (rr 5.83)
A length googly drifting outside off, the batter pushes it with an inside edge, and it's calmly fielded by the keeper for no run. London Spirit Women need 53 runs from 60 balls with six wickets in hand, keeping the chase on track despite a cautious start.
Melie Kerr bowls a length leg spinner just outside off, and Nadine de Klerk steers it quietly towards backward point. The ball is fielded cleanly, resulting in no run.
The leg spinner delivers a length ball just outside off stump. Marizanne Kapp confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a neat single through extra cover.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, tucked down low and dropped safely by the batter, resulting in no run.
Melie Kerr bowls a length googly on off stump; Marizanne Kapp attempts a slog-sweep but misses, and the ball goes wide. The wicketkeeper collects cleanly, with the wide adding an extra to the total.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, calmly pushed into the off side for a single.
Summary
Over 11: 13 runs. Bowler: Hayley Matthews. London Spirit Women: 67/4 (rr 6.09)
An off break pitched on a length outside off, and Nadine de Klerk unleashes a controlled slog-sweep, beautifully middling it over deep backward square leg for six. That's her second boundary this over, boosting London Spirit Women's win probability from 52% to 66%. They need 56 runs off 65 balls with six wickets in hand.
An off break pitched just outside off, landing back of a length. Nadine de Klerk drives it firmly but right into the cover fielder, who stops it well. No run scored.
Hayley Matthews delivers an off break on a length targeting off stump, but Marizanne Kapp attempts a glance and misses entirely on the leg side. A wide called and a misfield by the keeper allows two runs to sneak through. Momentum shifts as London Spirit Women climb to a 54% win probability.
An off break on a back of a length outside off stump sees Nadine de Klerk sweep it deftly along the ground towards deep mid wicket, picking up a single.
Hayley Matthews bowls a back of a length off break drifting wide outside off, and de Klerk pushes it gently towards cover. The fielder, Kirstie Gordon, is alert to field it quickly as no run is taken.
That quicker ball outside off pitched back of a length and Nadine de Klerk met it perfectly, driving a controlled pull shot. She middled it crisply through fine leg for a boundary. A big momentum shift as London Spirit Women edge their win probability from 42% to 50%.
Summary
Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: Tara Norris. London Spirit Women: 54/4 (rr 5.4)
Nadine de Klerk drives this full, wide delivery outside off stump with a crisp, controlled shot, picking up a single. London Spirit Women need 69 runs from 70 balls, holding six wickets in hand with the chase on.
Kapp uses a controlled flick off a back-of-length swinging-in delivery on leg stump, nudging it finely for a single to deep mid wicket.
Nadine de Klerk carefully steers the back-of-a-length delivery on middle stump, nudging it through to third man for a single. De Klerk gets off the mark in the second innings.
Nadine de Klerk attempts a cut off a length ball on off stump but misses entirely, no run from the delivery.
A full delivery on the outside off-stump with no movement, nicely left alone by the batter for no run.
Summary
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Nicola Carey. London Spirit Women: 51/4 (rr 5.67)
A length delivery pitched outside off stump with no movement, the batter attempts a flick but inside edges it and is bowled cleanly. Charlie Dean departs for 9 off 10, shifting momentum as MI London Women improve their chances to 57%. London Spirit Women require 72 from 75 balls with six wickets in hand.
Marizanne Kapp plays a well-timed drive off a length ball outside off stump, settling for a quick single despite a sharp run saved by Armitage at extra cover.
Charlie Dean flicks a length ball outside off, keeping it down and running a quick single into the on side. London Spirit Women move to 50 for 3.
Marizanne Kapp drives a full-length delivery outside off stump crisply along the ground, securing a well-timed single cleverly fielded at deep cover.
Carey's full delivery wide outside off is met with a crisp cut from Dean, who keeps the ball low and picks up a single.
Carey bowls a back of a length delivery wide outside off, which Dean wisely leaves well alone. The wide adds an extra to the total.
Summary
Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Hayley Matthews. London Spirit Women: 46/3 (rr 5.75)
Dean flicks an off-break pitched on off stump with precision, steering it along the leg side for a neat single. London Spirit Women require 77 from 80 with seven wickets in hand, holding a slight edge at 53 percent win probability.
A length quicker ball outside off is met with a neat sweep from Marizanne Kapp, who keeps it down and picks up a single.
Matthews bowls an off break just outside off, length ball, and Dean executes a controlled sweep, keeping it grounded to steal a quick single.
Outside off and pitched up, the off break is neatly pushed along the ground, no run added.
Hayley Matthews bowls a short off break outside off, but Charlie Dean smashes a well-timed pull for a quick two runs.
Summary
Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Melie Kerr. London Spirit Women: 41/3 (rr 5.86)
Melie Kerr delivers a length googly on off stump, and Charlie Dean steadies himself to block it firmly into the ground for no run. London Spirit Women face a chase requiring 82 runs from 85 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 48% chance to win.
The leg spinner pitches a short ball on off stump, and Charlie Dean pulls it crisply along the ground for a well-timed two.
A leg spinner drifting outside off, pitched back of a length, met with a controlled drive from Kapp who keeps it along the ground for a single.
The leg spinner pitches a back of a length delivery on off stump. Charlie Dean plays a well-timed flick down to deep backward square leg, picking up a single with ease. Charlie Dean has got off the mark.
Marizanne Kapp works the googly from Melie Kerr on a back of a length just outside off stump, guiding it with precision for a quick single.
Summary
Over 6: 3 runs. Bowler: Alexa Stonehouse. London Spirit Women: 36/3 (rr 6.0)
This off cutter, pitching a length down the leg side, results in an attempted slog sweep that only manages a top edge. Amy Jones is caught by fine leg, ending her innings. Amy Jones goes for 9 off 10 deliveries. MI London Women's chance jumps from 40% to 54%. London Spirit Women require 87 from 90 balls with 7 wickets left, WinViz gives them a 46% chance.
This length ball outside off is neatly driven along the ground by Amy Jones, but the fielder at cover is alert and quickly fields it, resulting in no run.
Marizanne Kapp drives a well-middled length ball on leg stump, nudging it carefully for one run towards deep cover where it’s neatly fielded.
Amy Jones flicks the full toss down leg with precision, guiding it low and quick for a single.
Stonehouse bowls a no movement beamer outside off, and Kapp attempts a drive but mistimes it, scurrying through for a single.
Summary
Over 5: 10 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. London Spirit Women: 33/2 (rr 6.6)
A length stock ball pitched outside off; Marizanne Kapp drives it crisply, middling the ball through cover for four. A big swing in momentum as London Spirit Women improve their chances to 59% with 90 needed off 95 balls and eight wickets in hand.
Amy Jones leans into a stock ball on off stump, pulling it firmly along the ground to the leg side for a quick single.
The stock ball on a back of a length, angling on off stump, is met crisply. Amy Jones pulls it with great timing, sending it racing to the deep square leg boundary for four. Momentum has shifted as London Spirit Women now lead the WinViz at 53%.
A back of a length stock ball is angled just outside off stump, played crisply on the drive but kept low and fielded neatly at cover.
Kapp leans into a back-of-a-length stock ball outside off and plays a well-timed pull to deep backward square leg, picking up a single.
Summary
Over 4: 3 runs. Bowler: Tara Norris. London Spirit Women: 23/2 (rr 5.75)
A swinging-in length ball on leg stump, deftly worked by Marizanne Kapp for a quick single as Chinelle Henry saves a run at mid-on. London Spirit Women remain steady in their chase needing 100 runs from 100 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a 47% chance to win.
A swinging in length ball on off stump, perfectly timed by Marizanne Kapp who drives elegantly down the ground for a quick two.
A length swinging-in delivery on off stump, met with a tidy push into the extra cover region, but it yields no run.
A length delivery swinging in on off stump sees Marizanne Kapp defend it firmly along the ground for no run.
Tara Norris sends down a full outside off swinging delivery. Marizanne Kapp responds with a well-timed drive, keeping the ball grounded and nicely fielded at mid off for no run.
Summary
Over 3: 8 runs. Bowler: Tara Norris. London Spirit Women: 20/2 (rr 6.67)
A seaming-in short ball is met with a powerful, controlled pull from Marizanne Kapp, who sends it soaring over fine leg for a six. That's the first six of the innings, providing a boost as London Spirit Women improve their win probability to 46%, needing 103 from 105 with 8 wickets in hand.
A length swinging-in delivery on middle stump is deftly pushed by the batter, sneaking through the fielders but yielding no run.
A length ball swinging in on off stump surprises the batter, who attempts a scoop but misses completely. The ball crashes into the stumps as Marie Kelly is bowled. Marie Kelly departs for 6 off 7, shifting momentum sharply as MI London Women’s win probability jumps from 49% to 63%.
Amy Jones plays a well-timed flick off a full, swinging-in delivery on leg stump to pick up a crisp single.
A length ball swinging in on the leg side, and Kelly flicks it neatly through midwicket for a single.
Summary
Over 2: 3 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. London Spirit Women: 12/1 (rr 6.0)
A back-of-a-length stock ball aimed outside off, fizzing through nicely. Amy Jones leans into a controlled drive, threading it past the infield for a smart two, helped by a misfield at deep cover. Amy Jones gets off the mark as London Spirit Women require 111 from 110 balls, holding a 49% chance with 9 wickets in hand.
A length ball from the stock bowler wide outside off, Amy Jones goes for the cut but mistimes it, leaving the ball to be comfortably fielded by the keeper for no run.
A length stock ball on middle stump sees Amy Jones gently push it back towards the bowler, yielding no run.
Kirstie Gordon bowls a stock ball wide outside off, but Marie Kelly leans into a controlled pull, taking a quick single towards deep square leg.
A length stock ball on outside off, gently pushed by the batter down towards extra cover for no run.
Summary
Over 1: 9 runs. Bowler: Nicola Carey. London Spirit Women: 9/1 (rr 9.0)
A length swinging-in delivery on leg stump, beautifully flicked through fine leg. The well-timed flick races away to the boundary for four. Marie Kelly gets off the mark, boosting London Spirit Women's chances. They now need 114 from 115 balls with a 49% chance to win and nine wickets in hand.
Nicola Carey bowls a length swinging-in delivery on middle stump. Marie Kelly attempts a flick but misses, and a wide is signaled, bringing an extra run to the batting side.