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The 20th match of The Hundred Women 2024 saw a clash between Trent Rockets Women and London Spirit Women at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The Rockets showcased their dominance throughout the match, ultimately securing a comfortable 31-run victory.
Ashleigh Gardner removes Georgia Redmayne with a beauty
During London Spirit’s chase, Ashleigh Gardner, the star Australian all-rounder for the Rockets, delivered a brilliant bowling performance that significantly hampered the Spirit’s efforts. She began her impactful spell by dismissing Spirit opener Georgia Redmayne with a remarkable delivery.
On the 22nd ball of the Spirit’s innings, Gardner came round the wicket and bowled a seemingly innocuous delivery targeting the leg stump. Redmayne misjudged the length, giving herself room to play on the back foot. However, the ball sharply came back in from the angle and dismantled the stumps, leaving Redmayne and the Spirit stunned.
Here is the video:
Ash Gardner has taken two wickets in two balls! 🤯#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/uPnViD9zOg
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 7, 2024
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Match summary
Speaking about the game, the Spirit won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rockets. The Rockets put up a competitive total of 158/5 in their allotted 100 balls. Grace Scrivens led the charge with a solid 55, providing the backbone for the Rockets’ innings. Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for the Spirit, claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs, managing to contain the Rockets’ scoring to some extent.
Chasing 159 for victory, London Spirit Women struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Trent Rockets bowling attack. Deepti fought valiantly, remaining unbeaten on 30, but her efforts were not enough to steer her team to victory.
Gardner and Alana King were exceptional with the ball, both taking 3 wickets for 23 runs, effectively dismantling the Spirit’s batting lineup. Ultimately, the Trent Rockets Women secured a convincing 31-run victory, showcasing a balanced performance in both batting and bowling departments.
