London Spirit vs Welsh Fire

London Spirit achieved their first victory of The Hundred men's competition, defeating Welsh Fire by three wickets at Lord's. Welsh Fire struggled with the bat, posting just 94 runs, with Liam Dawson's impressive bowling performance yielding 3 wickets for only 10 runs. Despite a shaky start, Spirit's Dan Lawrence and Shimron Hetmyer steadied the innings, with Hetmyer hitting the winning six to finish on 30 not out. Meanwhile, in the women's competition, Welsh Fire claimed a six-wicket win over London Spirit, led by Hayley Matthews' outstanding 78 from 46 balls, marking her highest score in the tournament. Former Spirit bowler Freya Davies took key wickets to restrict the home side to 150 runs. Matthews' performance was pivotal in chasing down the target with five balls to spare, showcasing the Fire's determination and skill.