London Spirit secures victory in the inaugural match of The Hundred, with Grace Harris as the driving force.
In an electrifying display of cricket, Grace Harris, the Australian batter and off-spin bowler, led London Spirit to a 17-run victory over Oval Invincibles at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The match, the inaugural encounter in The Hundred women's series, saw London Spirit secure a total of 176-5, a record-breaking score for the team.
Harris, known for her aggressive batting style, showcased her skills in this game, setting a new record for the most sixes in a single innings within The Hundred. She hit six sixes during her unbeaten 89 runs off just 42 deliveries, targeting the bowlers Amanda-Jade Wellington and Tash Farrant with ease.
The partnership between Harris and Cordelia Griffith, who contributed 50 runs in the match, was instrumental in London Spirit's high total. On the other side, Meg Lanning scored 85 runs for Oval Invincibles, supported by Marizanne Kapp, but it was not enough to prevent their loss.
Dane van Niekerk, bowling for Oval Invincibles, took 2 wickets for a commendable figure of 2-23. Despite Lanning's valiant effort, the Invincibles ended their innings at 159-4, with Lanning falling in the final overs as she attempted to accelerate the scoring.
Fans can look forward to more exhilarating cricket as the series continues, with the upcoming match featuring Manchester Originals against Southern Brave at Old Trafford.
Grace Harris, born on September 18, 1993, in Ipswich, Queensland, has made a name for herself in the cricket world. She made her international Twenty20 debut in 2015 and One Day International debut in 2016. Harris has notable achievements including the fastest century in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) scored in 42 balls, and she was part of Australia's World Cup-winning and Commonwealth Games gold medal teams in 2022.
[1] Source: Cricket Australia and The Hundred official websites.
Harris's record-breaking 89 runs, hit with six sixes, propelled London Spirit's triumph in sports, setting a high standard for The Hundred series. Fans eagerly anticipate more outstanding performances like these as the competition unfolds.
