With The Hundred 2025 only a sleep away, excitement is building ahead of the highly anticipated tournament opener. On August 5, reigning champions London Spirit will take on the Oval Invincibles at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
London Spirit enters the tournament with a powerful mix of leadership and international experience. Leading the side in Heather Knight’s absence is seasoned Charlie Dean, whose composure and tactical acumen will be crucial. Grace Harris, an experienced player, recently guided Surrey to the Women’s T20 Blast title at The Oval, further highlighting her experience. The squad features a wealth of international talent, including Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Harris, Issy Wong and Georgia Redmayne — all bringing proven pedigree and match-winning ability to the team.
Georgia Redmayne
The experienced Australian wicketkeeper, Georgia Redmayne, was in exceptional form last season. She amassed 229 runs and played a crucial role in London Spirit’s championship-winning campaign. Awarded Player of the Finals, her outstanding batting effort propelled her team to victory. Additionally, Redmayne proved invaluable behind the stumps, securing 11 dismissals. As a seasoned campaigner, she aims to replicate her stellar performance this season and help her club lift the trophy once again.
Cordelia Griffith
Essex player Cordelia Griffith has played 23 innings in The Hundred, amassing nearly 200 runs. With a strike rate exceeding 130, she provides a quick and impactful start in the early stages of the game, complementing the efforts of the Australian wicketkeeper.
Grace Harris
In Heather Knight’s absence, Grace Harris will play a crucial role in supporting the new captain, Charlie Dean. Beyond her leadership contributions, Harris will be a key figure in a relatively inexperienced batting lineup. Her ability to deliver big hits is vital in the fast-paced format, as evidenced by her impressive strike rate of over 150 in The Hundred. Additionally, her off-spin bowling adds another dimension to the team, with her WPL hat-trick showcasing her effectiveness with the ball.
Abi Norgrove
The absence of key batters like Heather Knight and Deepti Sharma opens up an opportunity for young Abi Norgrove. In the Women’s T20 Blast, she scored 125 runs with a strike rate of almost 148. This will be her maiden season in The Hundred, and she will be eager to make a strong impression on the biggest stage.
Danielle Gibson
Fast-bowling all-rounder Danielle Gibson is a valuable asset with both bat and ball. She has taken 20 wickets in The Hundred and brings a wealth of experience from playing T20 leagues worldwide. With 411 runs at a strike rate close to 150, Gibson is a powerful presence who will be crucial in the death overs, contributing significantly in both disciplines. Equally impactful with the ball, she has taken 20 wickets in 28 bowling innings, with the best of 3/34.
Charlie Dean
English international Charlie Dean will captain London Spirit this season in the absence of the injured Heather Knight. The off spinner has claimed 18 wickets in The Hundred so far and can also contribute valuable runs down the order. Dean showed good form in the recent series against India, further boosting her confidence ahead of the campaign.
Sarah Glenn
English leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has taken 34 wickets with an impressive economy rate of just 7, making her a consistent presence in the squad. She was a standout last season during the championship campaign, claiming 13 wickets, which was the second-highest tally of the season. After being overlooked from the senior national team, Glenn returned to the domestic setup and has since regained excellent form, which is great news for the franchise.
Issy Wong
The lanky quick bowler, Issy Wong, has been busy playing a lot of cricket this summer. She featured against India before returning to her domestic side, Warwickshire, where she has been phenomenal. In the Women’s T20 Blast semi-final, she scored a match-winning 50 and took four wickets, guiding her team to the final. She will be eager to continue her strong form and help London Spirit win another title.
Eva Gray
Medium-fast bowler Eva Gray has claimed 22 wickets in the Hundred with tight and disciplined bowling. She will be important with the new ball, tasked with securing early breakthroughs.
Tara Norris
United States international and left-arm seamer Tara Norris will be crucial with the new ball, thanks to her natural inswing and well-disguised slower deliveries. She has picked up 10 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of under 8, making her a reliable option in the middle and death overs.
Sophie Munro
Another pace-bowling option, Sophie Munro, can be effectively utilized with the older ball during the middle overs to contain the run flow. Munro has 6 wickets to her name in the Hundred. The abundance of bowling options highlights the squad’s depth in this department, which could be both a blessing and a challenge for the skipper when it comes to team selection and rotation.
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