Match tied after Jones, Kelly shine in Spirit chase
Honours even in London derby as MI London's win drought goes on
Honours even in London derby as MI London's win drought goes on
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
5:52pm That will be a wrap from us for this game. And what a game it was. But action in the Hundred is not done for the day. We still have a contest from the men's comp coming. Do join us for that as well, but until next time, from all of us here at Cricinfo, it is goodbye!
Marie Kelly, Player of the Match: (Feeling) Pretty nervous watching, you are more nervous sat on the side. Feel a bit flat (to tie) but credit to them. Strange feeling (on the result). Bit tricky to start with, needed to get used to the extra bounce. Strong wind as well. In a chase like that, you want to get off to a good start. (On the target) Too many (runs conceded) from the last 10-15 balls but here (at The Oval), you are never out of the game.
5:46pm Phew. What a game. it went one way, and then it swayed the other. London Spirit had it, especially when de Klerk and Dottin had reduced the equation to 12 off 11. But then, neither could find the big hits, meaning MI London clawed their way back. Matthews largely held her nerve at the end, dismissing de Klerk to give the hosts a real shot at a win. But LS had done just enough prior to it to ensure they do not walk back empty-handed.
A stunning game of cricket nevertheless, even if it did not quite produce a winner. MI London, for what it is worth, do break their duck, although given their circumstances, they would have probably wanted two more points from a home fixture against their cross-town rivals.
3 off 1. No tie-breaker for the league games, meaning that if LS manage a brace, points will be shared
Captain Dean strides out, with her side needing 4 off 2
N de Klerk c Kerr b Matthews 13 (19m 10b 1x4 0x6) SR: 130
4 off 3 now. de Klerk on strike. Matthews stays around the wicket
Now then. LS have given MI London more than a sniff here. 9 off 5. Matthews to bowl. Dottin on strike. Fascinating match-up
Honours even in London derby as MI London's win drought goes on