
London Spirit Crush Birmingham Phoenix by Record Margin
London Spirit crushed Birmingham Phoenix by 88 runs, the heaviest defeat margin in The Women's Hundred, to move to the top of the table on net run rate.
Key Performers
- Kira Chathli: 69 off 35 balls with 13 boundaries
- Grace Harris: 34 off 15 balls with four fours and a six
- Em Arlott: 3-25
- Eva Gray: 2-13
- Charlie Dean: 2-16
Match Summary
London Spirit opted to bat and were led by Chathli's outstanding innings. After a slow start, Chathli set the tempo with support from Knott and Harris. Spirit powered their way to 164 for 6.
The chase fell apart for Birmingham Phoenix, with Georgia Voll dismissed off the 10th ball. Emma Lamb briefly fought back, but her run out proved crucial as Phoenix lost wickets in clusters. The middle order crumbled under scoreboard pressure, and Phoenix were bowled out for 76 in 79 balls.
Brief Scores
- London Spirit: 164/6 in 100 balls
- Birmingham Phoenix: 76 all out in 79 balls