London Spirit Women hosts local rivals MI London Women in Match 23 of The Hundred at Lord’s, with both teams desperate to revive their campaign. Heading into this blockbuster derby, London Spirit currently sit in 6th position on the table with six points from five matches, having managed one victory, three defeats, and a dramatic tie. MI London, on the other hand, find themselves pinned to the bottom of the standings in 8th place with just two points to their name. Having suffered four losses alongside a single tied fixture, MI London remain winless in this campaign and urgently need two points to salvage their season.
The previous meeting between these two London rivals ended in an unforgettable thrill-fest that ultimately saw the points split. Chasing 152 at the Oval, Spirit looked on course for a win through composed knocks from Amy Jones and Marie Kelly, but MI London held their nerve in the final moments to force a tie. Both sides come into this clash following disappointing recent outings, meaning execution under pressure will decide who claims London bragging rights this time around.
With the home crowd behind them at Lord’s, Spirit will lean on the all-round authority of Marizanne Kapp and the consistency of Amy Jones to lay a solid base. Meanwhile, MI London will need top-tier performances from stars like Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr to spark a turnaround and silence the home supporters. If MI London can tighten up their death bowling and make early inroads, they stand a real chance of landing their first victory of the tournament.
Squads:
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
MI London Women’s Cricket Team
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Francesca Sweet, Hollie Armitage (C), Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli, Eleanor Threlkeld, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack
Players to watch out:
Amy Jones
Across her 5 innings so far, Amy Jones has accumulated 97 runs with a top score of 49, falling just short of a half-century. Operating at an average of 19.40 and a strike rate of 115.47 off 84 balls faced, she has provided steady middle-order value. Her tally includes 12 boundaries and a single hit over the ropes, making her a dependable touch player for London Spirit.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp has been a force with the ball, picking up 9 wickets across 5 matches while bowling 20 full overs. She boasts an exceptional average of 11.66 and a tight economy rate of 6.30, complete with 2 maiden overs to squeeze the opposition. With best figures of 3/12 and a strike rate of 11.11, her spell control has consistently broken key partnerships.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews continues her complete all-round effort across 5 outings, contributing with both bat and ball. With the blade, she has tallied 93 runs at a strike rate of 125.67, featuring 11 fours and 2 sixes with a high score of 33. On the bowling front, she has grabbed 8 wickets in 17 overs, highlighted by a standout spell of 4/22, striking every 10.6 balls.
Kirstie Gordon
In just 3 matches, Kirstie Gordon has made an immediate impact by claiming 5 wickets across 8.2 overs. Maintaining an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 8.40, she has consistently created breakthrough opportunities. Her best figures of 2/14 demonstrate her ability to restrict scoring while keeping the pressure on opposition batters.
Pitch:
The iconic Lord’s deck features a famous eight-foot slope running across the ground from the West Stand down to the Warner Stand. The fresh surface offers pace bowlers sharp seam movement and carry, with the incline testing a batter’s footwork and judgment of line before settling into a true, reliable track.
Weather:
The conditions remain partly sunny, with comfortable temperatures reaching a high of 23°C and dipping to 12°C overnight. With only a minimal 5% chance of rain and a gentle 9 mph breeze from the west.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Charlie Dean, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Amy Jones, Marizanne Kapp, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hollie Armitage, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Kirstie Gordon
Match Details:
Date – August 06, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Lord’s, London
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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