The Hundred Women’s: Full match highlights and top performers—match 18
Kira Chathli’s sizzling 69 powered London Spirit Women to a crushing 88-run win over Birmingham Phoenix Women at Edgbaston.
Match Details
- Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Toss: London Spirit Women (bat)
- Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
London Spirit Women dominated Birmingham Phoenix Women and won by 88 runs at Edgbaston. The Spirit batted first after winning the toss and started with the kind of batting performance to score a total of 164/6 in 100 balls. Grace Harris (34 off 15) and Kira Chathli (69 off 35) were particularly explosive. Danielle Gibson (14* off 8) and Sarah Glenn (7* off 4) finished the innings with a few good strikes, while Emily Arlott's (3/25) was Birmingham's bowling performance to note.
London Spirit Women Innings—164/6 in 100 balls
After losing Redmayne, the Spirit were able to stabilize thanks to Chathli's aggressive knock of half a century.She struck 13 boundaries in her 35 balls.She was involved in decent partnerships with Griffith and Knott, but Grace Harris took charge and smashed 34 at a blistering strike rate of 226.67.After Harris and then Megan Schutt and Emily Arlott pegged back the Spirit for a little while, 164 looked more than enough.
LDN-W Batting Highlights:
- Kira Chathli – 69 (35)
- Grace Harris – 34 (15)
- Cordelia Griffith – 9 (12)
BRM-W Bowling Highlights:
- Emily Arlott – 3/25 (20 balls)
- Megan Schutt – 2/33 (20 balls)
- Ellyse Perry – 1/26 (15 balls)
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Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings: 76 all out in 79 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix struggled to chase the Spirit's big total and succumbed to pressure all around the pitch. The only player to show any fight for Phoenix was Emma Lamb (23 off 13) as wickets continued to tumble around her. The middle order was decimated by Charlie Dean (2/4) and Eva Gray (2/13), while Rebecca Tyson (2/10) closed out the innings against the tail. Phoenix were dismissed for just 76, losing by 88 runs.
BRM-W Batting Highlights:
- Emma Lamb – 23 (13)
- Georgia Voll – 8 (8)
- Ellyse Perry – 5 (7)
LDN-W Bowling Highlights:
- Charlie Dean – 2/4 (10 balls)
- Eva Gray – 2/13 (20 balls)
- Rebecca Tyson – 2/10 (20 balls)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Spirit Women | 164/6 | 100 | Won by 88 runs |
| Birmingham Phoenix Women | 76 all out | 79 | Lost by 88 runs |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Kira Chathli – 69 (35)
- Best Batter: Kira Chathli – 69 (35)
- Best Bowler: Charlie Dean – 2/4 (10)
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