London Spirit Women bowed out of the Hundred Women's 2025 after a crushing 42-run defeat to Northern Superchargers Women in the Eliminator. Batting first, the Superchargers piled up a record 214/5, thanks to a breathtaking century from 18-year-old Davina Perrin. Spirit’s bowlers had no answers as boundaries flowed freely across the Oval. In reply, Chasing such a large total, London Spirit fell to scoreboard pressure and lost wickets frequently, with only Georgia Redmayne being a standoutas Spirit finished with only 172/9 to end their title defense. Below are the main reasons for the London Spirit Women defeat.

1. Davina Perrin’s record-breaking century

Perrin blasted 101 off just 43 balls, the fastest and youngest century in the Women’s Hundred. Her attacking stroke play powered Northern to the highest-ever total in the tournament. This explosive start left Spirit chasing an impossible score.

2. Northern's dangerous bowling attack

Grace Ballinger (3/22) and Annabel Sutherland (3 wickets) destroyed the Spirit middle order. Their consistent lines restricted scoring options and forced mistakes. The disciplined bowling maintained pressure on Spirit throughout the chase.

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3. Spirit’s fragile batting response

The London Spirit batters fell quickly at the top of the order, leaving them with a steep win rate before they found their feet. Partnerships never developed, and as the required run rate continued to rise. Even with Redmayne's fifty, it failed to fight against a heavy defeat.