Oval Invincibles secured a crucial victory over London Spirit in The Hundred, boosting their chances of reaching the tournament’s final.
Chasing a modest target of 120, Invincibles captain Lauren Winfield-Hill led the charge with a composed half-century (61 off 40 balls). She formed a solid partnership with Marizanne Kapp (30* off 21 balls), who provided the finishing touches to seal the eight-wicket win with nine balls to spare.
London Spirit’s innings had been rescued by Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who guided her team to a respectable total of 120 for 8. Sharma’s unbeaten 46 off 34 balls, along with Eva Gray’s 22, helped Spirit recover from a precarious 47 for 7.
Invincibles bowlers had initially dominated, with Kapp dismissing Meg Lanning for a duck and taking a wicket apiece. However, Sharma and Gray’s partnership of 73 for the eighth wicket proved crucial.
In the chase, Winfield-Hill played intelligently, nullifying the threat of Spirit’s spinners and finding boundaries with ease. Kapp provided support, adding impetus to the chase and ensuring a comfortable victory.
The win leaves Invincibles in control of their destiny with one game remaining. They can secure a place in the Eliminator with a win in their final match. For London Spirit, they need to win their last game and hope for favorable results elsewhere to qualify for the top three.
