MI London and London Spirit drew their Hundred women’s match at The Oval in a closely contested encounter. MI London batted first and scored 151-4 from their allocation. Melie Kerr anchored the innings with an unbeaten 49 off 32 balls, combining effectively with captain Hollie Armitage in a 46-run partnership and then with Chinelle Henry in an unbroken 54-run stand. Henry contributed 33 runs from 12 deliveries, striking two fours and two sixes during her aggressive innings.
London Spirit’s response proved equally competitive. Amy Jones top-scored with 49 from 36 balls, creating a 68-run partnership with Marie Kelly, who made 45, and another significant stand of 51 runs with Marizanne Kapp. Spirit appeared positioned well during their chase, requiring 33 from 26 balls at one stage. However, the loss of both Jones and Kapp within four deliveries shifted momentum back to MI London. Gordon removed Jones while Matthews had Kapp caught off a six.
The final over proved decisive, with Matthews bowling to Dottin when Spirit required nine runs. Dottin secured a four and a single off the first two deliveries before Matthews took de Klerk’s wicket at deep mid-wicket for 13. With Dean held to a single and Dottin managing two runs off the last ball, the teams finished level at 151 runs each.
This marked the second tie between these franchises in three years. MI London earned their first points of the season following three opening losses, moving off the bottom of the table above Birmingham Phoenix on net run-rate. London Spirit’s result left them fourth in the standings with a win, a defeat, and a tie from their three matches played.
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