London Spirit Win First Women’s Hundred Title

London Spirit secured their first Women’s Hundred title with a thrilling victory over Welsh Fire at Lord’s, achieving a last-gasp chase of 116 with just two balls to spare. Deepti Sharma emerged as the hero, hitting a decisive six to clinch the win, despite Shabnim Ismail's impressive 3-24 performance. Heather Knight, Spirit's captain, praised her team's positive and committed approach. Georgia Redmayne also played a crucial role, contributing a steady 34 runs following her match-winning effort in the eliminator against Oval Invincibles. Welsh Fire set a challenging total of 115-8, primarily due to Jess Jonassen's 54, but ultimately fell short. Spirit's victory was a redemption for Sharma, who had previously faced controversy at the same venue in 2022.