Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025: Dominates London Derby to Trump Meg Lanning in Opening Clash
Grace Harris Women’s Hundred 2025 campaign began with a bang as the Australian all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 89 to lead London Spirit to a convincing 17-run win over Oval Invincibles in the opening game of the tournament. In a match billed as a London derby and a high-profile start to the women’s edition of The Hundred 2025, Harris outclassed her Australian teammate Meg Lanning, who hit a valiant 85 during the chase but couldn’t take her team over the line. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
Spirit Start Slow, Harris Ignites the Innings
After being sent in to bat at Lord’s, London Spirit were rocked early as opener Georgia Redmayne fell for a six-ball duck, dismissed by Marizanne Kapp. The early pressure was short-lived as Cordelia Griffith came in and counter-attacked, hitting a six and a four in the same over off Tash Farrant. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
Kira Chathli added quick runs with a short cameo but was dismissed by Sophia Smale, bringing Harris to the crease. From there, the game changed dramatically. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
100-Run Stand: Harris Unleashes Mayhem
Harris combined with Griffith for a commanding 100-run partnership. Harris was particularly brutal against Amanda Jade-Wellington, scoring 37 of the 38 runs the leg-spinner conceded. Her innings featured clean hitting, powerful strokes down the ground, and clever placement. She targeted the leg side and was unrelenting in attack, hitting five sixes and several boundaries. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
When Farrant removed Griffith right after her fifty, and Charli Knott shortly after, Harris kept going. She launched a late assault, smashing three sixes in her last nine balls, ending unbeaten on 89 off just 47 balls. Spirit posted a formidable 176/5 in 100 balls — a total that set a steep challenge for the Invincibles.
Lanning Fights Back in Lone Battle
The Invincibles’ chase was dented early when Lauren Winfield-Hill was trapped LBW by Tara Norris. The early setback was followed by a brief spark from Alice Capsey, who struck 22 off 13 and helped build a 37-run stand with Meg Lanning. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
After Sarah Glenn removed Capsey, the onus was on Lanning to carry the innings. She found an able partner in Marizanne Kapp, and together they stitched a 77-run stand, bringing the game back into balance.
However, just when things seemed to tilt in Invincibles’ favor, Issy Wong bowled a crucial spell, dismissing Kapp and then later taking the prized wicket of Lanning. Lanning had scored a fluent 85 off 51 balls, with 7 boundaries and 5 sixes, but her dismissal on the 93rd ball turned the tide decisively in Spirit’s favor.
Final Result: London Spirit Triumph by 17 Runs
Despite Lanning’s brilliance, the Invincibles fell short, finishing on 159/4 in 100 balls, handing London Spirit a 17-run win in the Women’s Hundred 2025 opener. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
Match Summary
🏏 London Spirit 176/5 in 100 balls
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Grace Harris 89* (47)
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Cordelia Griffith 50 (36)
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Marizanne Kapp 2/23
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Tash Farrant 2/39
🏏 Oval Invincibles 159/4 in 100 balls
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Meg Lanning 85 (51)
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Marizanne Kapp 33 (27)
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Tara Norris 1/3
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Sarah Glenn 1/23
🟢 Result: London Spirit won by 17 runs
Key Takeaways from the London Derby
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Grace Harris Women’s Hundred 2025 campaign off to a perfect start with a match-winning 89*
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Meg Lanning’s 85 goes in vain as Invincibles fail to chase 176
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Cordelia Griffith provided stability with a well-paced 50
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Tash Farrant and Marizanne Kapp among the wicket-takers, but lacked support
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Issy Wong’s double strike helped clinch victory for Spirit
What’s Next?
London Spirit have stamped their authority early, and with Harris in such scintillating form, they will be eyeing another deep run this season. For the Invincibles, regrouping and finding middle-order consistency will be key if they are to bounce back in their next fixture. Grace Harris Women Hundred 2025
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