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.

The London Spirit Women are up against the Trent Rockets Women in Match 13 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Lord’s on August 14. The Spirit top the table with 12 points and are on a three-match winning streak, while the Rockets sit seventh after losing both their matches played. Captain Ashleigh Gardner's team will need to win this match to get their playoff ambitions back on track.

LNS-W vs TRT-W: Match Details

• Match: London Spirit Women vs Trent Rockets Women
• Date: August 14, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Lord’s, London
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 13

LNS-W vs TRT-W: Live Streaming Details

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LNS-W vs TRT-W: Predicted Playing XIs

London Spirit Women (LNS-W):
Kira Chathli, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Cordelia Griffith, Grace Harris, Danielle Gibson, Charli Knott, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean (c), Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Tara Norris

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W):
Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Heather Graham, Natasha Wraith (wk), Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

London Spirit Women (LNS-W) will be playing against Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) in Match 13 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at the historical venue Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on Thursday, August 14, at 7:30 PM IST. London Spirit is first on the points table with 12 points and has won 3 in a row, narrowly beating Oval Invincibles, Welsh Fire, and Manchester Originals.

While Trent Rockets have started their campaign poorly and are currently in the seventh position on the points table with two losses from the two matches they have played. The season of Ashleigh Gardner’s team is already under pressure, and they will require a comeback performance to remain in the competition.

LNS-W vs TRT-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• London Spirit Women won – 0
  
• Trent Rockets Women won – 4
  
• Tied – 0
  

The Trent Rockets Women have completely dominated the fixture, winning all four encounters so far.

LNS-W vs TRT-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord's is generally a good one for the batsmen, as the ball gets on to the bat nicely, allowing for easy stroke play. But early seam movement with the new ball can cause trouble for the batters, hence making the choice of shots very important in the first few overs. Teams may opt to bowl first so as to test the conditions before chasing under lights.

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LNS-W vs TRT-W: Predicted Playing XIs

London Spirit Women (LNS-W):
Kira Chathli, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Cordelia Griffith, Grace Harris, Danielle Gibson, Charli Knott, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean (c), Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Tara Norris

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W):
Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Heather Graham, Natasha Wraith (wk), Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

LNS-W vs TRT-W Match Preview

The London Spirit Women are on a roll, having won three consecutive games. Grace Harris' 82 off 49 balls knock helped them win their first match of the season at home in London. Trent Rockets Women struggle with both bat and ball. In their most recent match at Trent Bridge, they lost by eight wickets while defending a total of 128 runs. The Rockets' key batters include Bryony Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and skipper Ashleigh Gardner. London Spirit's bowling attack is going to be their strength in this match. Though there are no consistent wicket-takers, there is plenty of variety in this bowling department. In this lineup, someone is always willing to step up and deliver match-winning performances.

LNS-W vs TRT-W Match Details 

London Spirit Women vs Trent Rockets Women – 13th Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Date & Time: 14th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

LNS-W vs TRT-W Venue Stats

LNS-W vs TRT-W Pitch Report

The pitch is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

LNS-W vs TRT-W Weather Report

The climate is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

LNS-W vs TRT-W Last Five Matches 

LNS-W vs TRT-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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LNS-W vs TRT-W Probable Playing XIs:

London Spirit Women Probable Playing XIs

Trent Rockets Women Probable Playing XIs

Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Heather Graham, Natasha Wraith (wk), Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

Topmost Picks for LNS-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – London Spirit Women

• Grace Harris –  Grace Harris scored 50 runs off 32 balls, hitting 5 fours, at a strike rate of 156.25.
• Charlie Dean –  Charlie Dean bowled 4 overs, conceding 19 runs and taking 2 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.75.

Top Picks – Trent Rockets Women

• Ashleigh Gardner – Ashleigh Gardner scored 61 runs off 32 balls, hitting 10 fours, at a strike rate of 190.62.
• Heather Graham –  Heather Graham bowled 3 overs, conceding 22 runs and taking 1 wicket, at an economy rate of 7.33.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LNS-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Team:

Georgia Redmayne, Kira Chathli, Bryony Smith, Grace Harris(VC), Ashleigh Gardner(C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Graham, Charli Knott, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Alana King

The Hundred Women 2025 LNS-W vs TRT-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Charlie Dean

Vice-captain – Grace Harris, Heather Graham

LNS-W vs TRT-W Probable Winners:

London Spirit Women have a strong bowling department that will present a difficult challenge to the struggling visitors. Though the hosts face some major batting concerns, they will still have an advantage going into this match. The team that is at home has a few reliable batters and a diverse bowling attack, which gives them an advantage in the contest. Considering the team combination, London Spirit Women is expected to win this match.