The Hundred Women’s: Full match highlights and top performers—match 06
London Spirit Women edged Welsh Fire Women by 2 runs in a last-ball thriller, with Charli Knott starring with bat and ball.
The London Spirit Women stayed cool to secure a close-fought 2-run victory over the Welsh Fire Women in the 6th Match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
First Innings – London Spirit Women (124 all out in 99 balls)
Electing to bat first, the London Spirit had a shaky start, losing Kira Chathli (19) and Redmayne (11) in quick succession to the kettle of disciplined bowling from Hayley Matthews and Katie Levick, who were on song and stunted the middle order.
A brief burst of revival from Charli Knott (47 off 33), who hung on bravely with an aggressive batting style while wickets fell at the other end. Charli’s innings featured 7 fours and an SR of 142.42. Despite Charli's valiant efforts in her innings, Levick's four wickets (4/26) and Davies's (3/16) ensured London Spirit Women were all out for 124 with one ball left in the innings.
Top Performers – London Spirit Women Batting:
- Charli Knott – 47 (33)
- Kira Chathli – 30 (22)
- Grace Harris – 18 (14)
Best Bowlers – Welsh Fire Women:
- Katie Levick – 4/26 (20 balls)
- Freya Davies – 3/16 (19 balls)
- Hayley Matthews – 2/15 (20 balls)
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Second Innings—Welsh Fire Women (122/5 in 100 balls)
Welsh Fire needed to chase 125 runs and started steadily with Sophia Dunkley (36 off 29) and Hayley Matthews (26 off 24) solidifying their position well, but Spirit's bowlers continued to take crucial wickets in the process.
Ultimately, it came down to a nervy finish when Jess Jonassen (29 off 24) was run out after the 98th ball, but Welsh Fire now needed to get 4 runs from 2 balls. Georgia Elwiss (9) couldn't find the boundary, and Spirit was able to defend their target, claiming a very tight win.
Top Performers—Welsh Fire Women Batting:
- Sophia Dunkley - 36 (29)
- Hayley Matthews - 26 (24)
- Jess Jonassen - 29 (24)
Best Bowlers—London Spirit Women:
- Eva Gray - 1/24 (15 balls)
- Grace Harris - 1/4 (5 balls)
- Charli Knott - 1/16 (10 balls)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Over | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Spirit Women | 124/10 | 99 balls | Won by 2 runs |
| Welsh Fire Women | 122/5 | 100 balls | Lost by 2 runs |
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Charli Knott | 47 (33) & 1/16 (10) |
| Best Batter | Charli Knott | 47 (33) |
| Best Bowler | Katie Levick | 4/26 (20 balls) |
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