Nat Sciver-Brunt fifty shapes Rockets' first win
Kirstie Gordon's miserly four wickets help break Spirit's winning streak
Kirstie Gordon's miserly four wickets help break Spirit's winning streak
Scorer: Thilak Ram | Commentator: Rvel Zahid
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Match Hero: It feels brilliant! We were really excited to play at Lord's Cricket Ground. I feel like we did well in patches. I'm happy to come in whenever I'm needed and I got a good chance to put together an innings. All-rounders are key in any team; she's massively important and a brilliant leader
Slow powerplay, and they always seemed under scoreboard pressure -- never really getting the momentum in the chase, as the Trent Rockets kept pushing them back with regular wickets. Trent Rockets have finally put in a concerted effort and a complete performance, collecting their first win in clinical fashion. They've moved up one place to sixth while London Spirit lose their first game in four and still remain in second spot. Earlier, Bryony Smith thwacked 42 off 33, Natasha Wraith held her end of the bargain but Nat Sciver-Brunt made the difference with a fast-paced half-century, well supported by her captain, Ashleigh Gardner. In reply, Spirit capitulated; only three batters got into double figures but none could push on for a big innings. They got a few chances (dropped catches) but couldn't capitalize. Kirstie Gordon showed her class, picking up four key wickets while Ashleigh Gardner and Heather Graham took two apiece. Cassidy McCarthy along with Alana King - who bowled much better with her leg-breaks - chipped in with one wicket each, knitting together a complete bowling performance. They were helped by an above-par total, which gave them the freedom to bowl more uninhibitedly
That's it from the second game of today's double-header! You may now switch over to the men's match and enjoy more Hundred action. For now, it's goodbye from me, Rvel Zahid, and Thilak Rama. Babye!
CR Knott st †Wraith b Gordon 33 (37m 25b 3x4 1x6) SR: 132
E Gray c Gardner b Gordon 9 (9m 8b 1x4 0x6) SR: 112.5
Kirstie Gordon's miserly four wickets help break Spirit's winning streak