Reason to loss

Top 3 reasons why London Spirit Men lost to Northern Superchargers Men in the Hundred Men's 2025 match 22

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:46:55 GMT

The London Spirit Men suffered an 8-wicket loss to the Northern Superchargers men in Match 22 of The Hundred 2025 at Lord’s. Batting first, the Spirit made 135/3 from their 100 balls, thanks to Ollie Pope (52 off 38) and Jamie Smith (41 off 27), but failed to finish stronger towards the end of the innings. In reply, The Superchargers chased the target down comfortably in 82 balls, led by Zak Crawley's unbeaten 55 and Dan Lawrence’s brisk 37 as they posted 138/2 to win the game with 18 balls to spare. Here are the main reasons why London Spirit Men lost the match.

1. A Dominant Chase From Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley’s match-winning 55 off 38 balls* provided an early base and aggression at the top end of the order. His fluent stroke play took the pressure off the Superchargers' middle order and made for a comfortable chase.

2. Ineffective Bowling and Lack of Pressure

The London Spirit's bowling stock couldn't make breakthroughs at crucial stages, allowing the Superchargers to stay in control. Jamie Overton and Richard Gleeson were the only two bowlers to get a wicket each, while other bowlers were expensive.

3. Spirit's Top Order Stumbles and Misses Big Counters

The Spirit, although Ollie Pope (52*) and Jamie Smith (41) played well, were always left lacking a big finishing push following an early duck from David Warner, leaving them just below where they needed to be against a confident chase.

Top 3 Reasons why North Delhi Strikers lost to Outer Delhi Warriors in the DPL 2025 match 28

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:23:11 GMT

North Delhi Strikers were beaten by 7 wickets by Outer Delhi Warriors in game 28 of DPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Starting, NDS scored 193, where Vaibhav Kandpal scored 73 off 40 balls. But their middle order seemed to have missed the opportunity that was set by the openers due to lack of proper implementation. In response, ODW managed to hit the target in only 18 overs, using Priyansh Arya’s bright knock.

1. Lackluster Batting from NDS Middle Order

On a good batting pitch, NDS made only 193 all out in 20 overs, which was competitive but below expectations. Being supported by Vaibhav Kandpal (73 off 40), Sarthak Ranjan (34 off 35), and Arjun Rapria (33 off 19), three of them batted immaculately, but the rest of the side gave way. After 155/4 at 17 overs, they were going through the wickets in bunches and instead of driving the score beyond 200, they faded away with the last few balls.

2. Explosive Top Order by ODW, Anchored by Priyansh Arya

In just 30 balls, Priyansh Arya shaped a match-winning knock of 76; consistent with his clean striking, he put ODW comfortably ahead. Rishabh Drall (38 off 25) and Keshav Dabas (46* off 35) supported Arya well, through which he tore apart NDS’s bowling attack. By his attacking strategy, there was no pressure on the scoreboard; hence, ODW was able to stay in complete command of the pursuit.

3. Dominant Powerplay and Momentum Control by ODW

ODW made full use of the powerplay to go to 68/1, which was double the score that NDS had made when batting first. They were able to take the game momentum completely on their side because of that starting choice. Even after three wickets, the NDS bowlers’ run leak was going on as they were not able to stop the flow. It was a comfortable end to ODW’s pursuit at 194/3 in 18 overs, sealing a 7-wicket triumph.

Top 3 reasons why Welsh Fire Men lost to Southern Brave Men in the Hundred Men's 2025 match 21

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:08:29 GMT

The Welsh Fire Men were defeated by the Southern Brave Men in the Hundred Men’s 2025 Match 21 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Though Southern Brave lost early wickets, their batting firepower, led by Hilton Cartwright, gave them the victory. Welsh Fire's chase never materialized, and quick wickets derailed their momentum and only able to post 125/8. On top of that, Southern Brave’s disciplined bowling sealed a comfortable victory. In the end, Southern Brave scraped home by 4 runs. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire Men lost the match.

1. Southern Brave’s Batting Brilliance – Cartwright’s Explosive Knock

Hilton Cartwright hit a sensational 51 from 19 balls, hitting boundaries and sixes that made Brave reach 129/8. James Vince also played a steady hand with 29 off 26 balls, while James Coles added a quick 14 off 10. Despite losing wickets regularly, Cartwright’s late fireworks ensured Southern Brave finished with a defendable score.

2. Welsh Fire’s Batting Collapse – Key Wickets at Crucial Times

Jonny Bairstow got them off to a rapid start with 22 from 10 balls; however, he fell early, which created a level of pressure for the rest of the batting lineup. The chase quickly faltered after losing momentum in the first couple of overs. With just 45/1 after 4 overs, Fire's innings never managed to find the stability and momentum to chase down the target.

3. Bowling Excellence – Brave’s Attack Seals the Win

Jofra Archer was superb as he ripped the innings apart with 3/20 in 20 balls, including key wickets at ideal moments. James Coles was very good with 2/10, as he got the necessary breakthroughs, while Craig Overton was calm with 2/31. Their combined efforts ensured Welsh Fire couldn’t cross the line despite being within touching distance.

Top 3 reasons why London Spirit Women lost to Northern Superchargers Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 22

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:35:58 GMT

In Match 22 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 on August 20, London Spirit Women suffered an eight-wicket loss to Northern Superchargers Women at Lord's. Spirit batted first but could only make 90/8 in their 100 balls, with Georgia Redmayne (29) the highest score, with small contributions from Issy Wong (24) and Charlotte Dean (12). The Superchargers' attack, led by Annabel Sutherland (3/20), kept Spirit under pressure throughout their innings. Superchargers chased the target down comfortably, reaching 93/2 in just 66 balls. Here are the top reasons why London Spirit Women lost the game.

1. Batting Collapse Under Early Pressure

London Spirit lost wickets quickly in clusters, being breached in the powerplay and escalating their downfall. Kira Chathli fell for a duck and Georgia Redmayne's 29 from 29 was the only real support. Spirit finished at 90/8, a paltry effort on a good batting pitch.

2. Superchargers’ Clinical Bowling Effort

The Northern bowlers executed plans superbly, giving nothing away. Annabel Sutherland was the pick with 3/20, while Grace Ballinger (2/12) and Nicola Carey (2/17) supported well. Their disciplined attack kept Spirit tied down and ensured a below-par total.

3. Dominant Batting Display in the Chase

Superchargers made the run chase look effortless with a brilliant performance. Phoebe Litchfield scored an amazing 55 not out off 38 balls and Annabel Sutherland 29 not out off 21. Their 76 partnership made the win look easy with plenty of ball remaining to complete it.

Top 3 reasons why Welsh Fire Women lost to Southern Brave Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 21

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:12:16 GMT

Welsh Fire Women once again struggled as they fell to Southern Brave Women in Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. Batting first, Fire could only post 111/6 in 100 balls, despite Georgia Elwiss (35 off 36) and Sophia Dunkley (31 off 25) showing some fight. Southern Brave’s bowlers, especially Lauren Bell and Sophie Devine, kept the pressure on throughout. In reply, Brave chased down the target of 112/7 in 99 balls, led by Maia Bouchier’s steady 35 off 30. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire Women lost the match.

1. Underwhelming Batting from Welsh Fire

The Fire batters failed to build a big total, ending on just 111/6. Georgia Elwiss (35) and Sophia Dunkley (31) battled but it was the lack of support from the middle and lower order batters that left them short, as they could not build meaningful partnerships for a challenging total.

2. Dominant Bowling from Southern Brave

Lauren Bell (2/20) and Sophie Devine (2/23) were excellent with the ball, striking at crucial moments. Chloe Tryon (1/6) also chipped in, ensuring no batter could break free. Their disciplined performance restricted Fire and left the Brave with a modest chase.

3. Brave’s Composed Chase Despite Pressure

While Brave lost seven wickets, Bouchier's 35 and Sophie Devine's 25 steadied the innings. Jess Jonassen (4/10) tried her best to pull Fire back into the contest and produced a brilliant spell but the depth for Brave saw them across the line. Their experience and calmness under pressure proved decisive.

Top 3 reasons why North Delhi Strikers Women lost to Central Delhi Queens in the WDPL 2025 match 4

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:49:39 GMT

North Delhi Strikers Women were defeated by one wicket in a nail-biting finish by Central Delhi Queens in Match 4 of the WDPL 2025 played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Strikers-W, batting first, were restricted to 117/4 in 20 overs. Chasing, the Queens batted steadily to reach 120/9 in 19.5 overs with some valuable late-order runs. With this loss, the Strikers remain winless in the season. Here are the main reasons why the North Delhi Strikers Women lost the match.

1. Early Top-Order Collapse

The Strikers started poorly, losing Upasana Yadav (6 off 8) and Armeet Kaur (8 off 12) cheaply, and at 14/2, they weren't able to establish a strong opening platform, which put the Strikers' middle order under pressure from the beginning.

2. Slow Going in Middle Overs

Although Ayushi Soni (27 off 19) and Nazma Khan (40 off 30) did their best to rebuild the innings, the Strikers struggled to find the boundary regularly. Dot balls mounted up and after holding their innings together, they limped to 117/4 with a respectable but well under par score in T20 times.

3. Queens’ Gritty Lower-Order Chase

Despite losing wickets regularly, the Queens’ lower order showed remarkable composure. Monika (36 off 39) and Deeksha Sharma (25 off 21) steadied the innings before Parunika Sisodia (17 off 8) and Priya Mishra (4* off 1) sealed the chase at 120/9. Their calm and composure in high-pressure circumstances denied the Strikers the chance of a comeback.

Top 3 reasons why Purani Dilli 6 lost to East Delhi Riders in the DPL 2025 match 27

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:29:16 GMT

Purani Dilli 6 lost to the East Delhi Riders by 22 runs in DPL 2025 Match 27 on August 19. EDR got 172/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of a powerful top-order contribution. The PD's batting was explosive; however, they could not create enough partnerships at important moments. PD6's bowling was also inconsistent at key periods and failed to stop the EDR momentum. Eventually, PD6 lost. Here are the main reasons why Purani Dilli 6 lost the match.

1. East Delhi Riders’ explosive top-order batting

Arpit Rana smashed 64 runs off 47 balls and Anuj Rawat stayed undefeated with 59 runs off 36 balls which in turn set the stage for a big score by the Riders. Their attacking strategy effectively chewed up PD6’s tactics in the powerplay overs. The partnership was the platform for the EDR to reach 172/6 and by so doing, they took the game in their stride.

2. PD6’s inconsistent bowling and lack of breakthroughs

The bowlers were not successful in tightening their grip and as a result, Dev Lakra and Aayush Singh gave away runs, though they did pick up two wickets each. Udhav Mohan and Rajneesh Dadar were marginally better but nobody could come up with a game-changing spell. The lack of penetration meant the EDR was free to score at will in the innings.

3. PD6’s chase: strong hitters but poor partnerships and middle-order collapse

Vansh Bedi (48 off 26) and Samarth Seth (41 off 30) powered PD6 to a good contribution, but the team went off track, getting out cheaply. Manjeet was run out, and Kush Nagpal and Dev Lakra were also dismissed, which stopped the flow of runs. The middle order and lack of partnerships led to the downfall of PD6 in the chase despite hitting hard in the end.

Top 3 reasons why Trent Rockets Women lost to Manchester Originals Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 20

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:11:05 GMT

In The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 20, the Trent Rockets Women suffered a dominating defeat by 10 wickets to the Manchester Originals Women. Batting first, the Rockets women got to 111/7 in 100 balls. The top performers were Natalie Sciver 34 (26), Bryony Smith 17 (12), and Natasha Wraith 17 (14). Manchester Originals’ bowlers, led by Lauren Filer (3/23), Sophie Ecclestone (2/12), and Kathryn Bryce (2/19), kept them in check. In reply, Manchester Originals cruised to 113/0 in 82 balls, thanks to Kathryn Bryce’s unbeaten 61 (45) and Beth Mooney’s 47* (37). Here are the main reasons why the Trent Rockets Women lost the match.

1. Standout all-round and tight bowling from Manchester Originals

Manchester’s bowling attack was spot on, with Lauren Filer (3/23) striking crucial blows up front. Sophie Ecclestone (2/12) and Kathryn Bryce (2/19) maintained pressure throughout, ensuring Rockets never settled into a rhythm.

2. Ineffective batting from Trent Rockets’ top order

Apart from Natalie Sciver’s 34, no batter took responsibility to anchor the innings. With Smith and Wraith adding cameos but lacking partnerships, the Rockets stumbled to just 111/7, far below a winning total.

3. Dominant, unbroken opening chase

The Originals' openers didn't give the Rockets a sniff of victory when Kathryn Bryce's 61* and Beth Mooney's 47* meant they built an unbeaten 113-run partnership from just 82 balls, putting their team comfortably in charge, in particular given the Rockets' very poor effort in the bowling department.

Top 3 reasons why Southern Brave Men lost to Oval Invincibles Men in the Hundred 2025 match 19

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:34:36 GMT

In match 19 of the Hundred 2025, Southern Brave Men were bowled out for 133 from 98 balls, and the only highlights for them were Hilton Cartwright’s fighting 42 (30) and Jordan Thompson’s quick 24 (13). Oval Invincibles chased their target down comfortably with 134/3 from 89 balls, highlighted by Jordan Cox’s 56 (37), Sam Curran’s unbeaten 50 (32), and a comprehensive 7-wicket victory. Here are the main reasons why Southern Brave Men lost the game.

1. Rashid Khan's Early Breakthroughs

Rashid has taken apart Southern Brave’s innings, finishing with a brilliant 3/20 from 20 balls by dismissing the Brave batters at key stages of the game. His variations made it difficult for the Brave batters to settle, and with Rapid wickets early on, the Brave were never able to gain momentum.

2. Sam Curran's All-Round Class

Sam Curran was clearly the best performer of the match, starting with the ball, where he took 3/21 from 18 balls, taking numerous middle-order wickets. Then he anchored the chase passingly swiftly with an effortless-looking 50 not out (32) and controlled the innings without any issue, ensuring Invincibles passed their target with relative ease.

3. Cox's Composed Match-Winning Innings

Jordan Cox flourished at the top of the order, scoring 56 (37) using an array of classy strokes balanced with some big shots. His partnership with Curran settled the innings and provided control without any real distress throughout the chase, enabling them to score 100+ and put all of Brave’s hopes of victory out of sight.

Top 3 reasons why Oval Invincibles Women lost to Southern Brave Women in the Hundred Women's 2025 match 19

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:09:32 GMT

The Oval Invincibles Women lost the plot and were dominated by the Southern Brave Women in Match 19 of the Hundred Women's 2025, as they suffered a heavy 89-run defeat. Chasing 162, they were bundled out for just 72 in 83 balls as Brave’s bowlers dominated throughout. Sophie Devine (19 off 14 & 2/15) and Mady Villiers (3/17) starred with all-round brilliance, while Laura Wolvaardt (36 off 19) and Maia Bouchier (34 off 23) set up the total. The Invincibles never recovered from early setbacks and suffered a crushing defeat. Here are the main reasons why Oval Invincibles Women lost the game.

1. Ruthless Early Wicket-taking by Southern Brave

Batting for Oval Invincibles was a disaster early on as Sophie Devine took out top-order batsmen while Lauren Bell (2/11) then struck with back-to-back deliveries from the other end. Lauren Winfield-Hill (10) and Marizanne Kapp (10) failed to convert starts, leaving the side struggling at 28/4. The lack of stability put them under immense pressure.

2. Dominant Bowling by Southern Brave

Southern Brave's bowling was on point, with Mady Villiers spearheading the assault with 3/17 in 4 overs. Devine (2/15) and Georgia Adams (2/8) effectively squeezed the batting gradually and no bowler was left to clean up the wickets of the Invincibles. Those who played for so long were brought down by their rigorous petty mistakes.

3. Poor Batting Response Under Pressure

The Invincibles' chase fell apart easily and they finished with 72 all out in 83 balls chasing 162—losing by a massive 89 runs. They never seemed to get any real partnerships going, as they were consistently losing wickets early and under constant pressure from the bowlers. The lack of a recovery period to eventually rotate the strike under the increasing levels of pressure conducted them to their end.