LNS-W vs OVI-W Match Highlights, The Hundred Women's 2025: In the opening clash of The Hundred Women ' s 2025 at Lord's , London spirit Women defeated reigning Champions Oval Invincibles Women by 17 runs in high octane derby . The match witnessed a power packed innings from Grace Harris who lit up the evening with one of the best knocks in the competition ' s history , While the Invincibles were left chasing shadows despite Meg Lanning ' s valiant effort .
Grace Harris Turns on the Heat for the Spirit
London spirt Women were put in to bat after losing the toss . They lost early wickets with Captain Grace Scrivens departing cheaply . But Cordelia Griffith provided some stability at the top with composed 50 off 29 balls . Then entered Grace Harris who completely shifted the momentum completely for the London SPirit Women.
Her brutal counterattack featured a flurry of boundaries including 7 fours and 5 massive sixes as she raced to an unbeaten 89 off Just 42 balls . The final overs saw her take apart the Invincible blowing attack powering Spirit to formidable 176/ 5 in 100 balls one of the highest totals in the tournament history
Lanning Stands Stall, but the Invincibles Fall Short
Chasing 177 Oval Invincibles had a strong start largely due to Meg Lanning ' s class and calmness the veteran Australia held one end and crafted a fine 85 off 51 balls keeping the Invincibles in contention.
But lack of support from the other end hurt the chase . While Capsey and Marizanne Kapp chipped in with cameos, tight bowling from Issy Wong (2/26) and a Spirited return to Trash Farant restricted the scoring . The Invincibles fell short ending at 159/4 in the 100 balls.
LNS-W vs OVI-W Player of the Match
Grace Harris was awarded the player of the match for her masterclass of power hitting. Harris also scored her highest score in The Women's Hundred (89* runs in 42 balls, smashing a record 6 sixes in one innings). Her performance was well backed by their bowlers who managed to sniff past what could have been a Meg Lanning's special.
