LONDON Spirit got their women’s Hundred campaign off to the perfect start after they managed to eke out a three-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
In front of 6,317 people –a record for a women’s domestic match outside London – Spirit had to overcome impressive performances from Phoenix’s Joneses, Eve (47) and Amy (33).
Only Shafali Verma (13) managed to add double digits to Phoenix’s total, leaving London to chase 129 from their 100 deliveries to claim their maiden Hundred win.
Despite the early loss of West Indies opener Deandr...