London Spirit Wins First Women's Hundred Title

Deepti Sharma led the London Spirit to their first title in The Hundred Women's competition, hitting a dramatic six to secure a four-wicket victory over Welsh Fire at Lord's on August 18, 2024. Chasing a target of 116, London Spirit faced a tense finish, needing four runs off the last three balls, when Sharma lofted a delivery from Hayley Matthews for the winning runs after a dropped catch by Shabnim Ismail. The Spirit's innings featured key contributions from Georgia Redmayne (34 runs) and captain Heather Knight (24 runs), while Jess Jonassen top-scored for Welsh Fire with 54 runs. London Spirit's bowlers, particularly Eva Gray and Sarah Glenn, played a crucial role in restricting Welsh Fire to 115 runs. The match was witnessed by a record crowd of 22,009, marking a historic moment for women's cricket. Sharma expressed her thrill after the victory, emphasizing her confidence and the joy of winning in such a dramatic fashion.