Top 3 reasons why London Spirit Women lost to Trent Rockets Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 13

London Spirit Women were beaten comfortably by 33 runs against Trent Rockets Women in Match 13 of The Hundred Women's 2023 competition at Lord's, as they fell short of a target of 150. Trent Rockets had built their innings around Natalie Sciver’s outstanding half-century, with good support from Bryony Smith and Ashleigh Gardner. Although Eva Gray starred with the ball for Spirit, their batting collapse meant the home side couldn’t capitalize on her effort. Here are the main reasons why London Spirit Women lost the match:

1. Natalie Sciver’s Captain’s Knock 

Natalie Sciver hit an unbeaten 51 off just 29 balls to help her team win the game, regularly hitting fours and sixes at important times. She was well-backed up by Bryony Smith’s 42 from 23 balls and Ashleigh Gardner’s quick 25 from 22 balls, giving Rockets the flow to the innings throughout. The power-hitting alternative almost immediately put Spirit under the target total pressure.

2. Spirit’s Batting Struggles

London Spirit never looked at ease in their chase, losing wickets in a couple of clusters that disrupted any rhythm. Charli Knott scored 33 off 25 and Cordelia Griffith made a rapid 20 off 11, but neither innings was turned into a match-defining score, and without partnerships, the required run rate just kept rising, and the side was always chasing the game.

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3. Rockets’ Wicket-Taking Bowling

Kirstie Gordon was sensational with figures of 4/15, removing key Spirit batters and dismantling their middle order. Ashleigh Gardner (2/14) and Heather Graham (2/28) bowled with discipline, ensuring dot-ball pressure. Their combined efforts left Spirit's chase in tatters; there was no real hope of recovering.