Davina Perrin Scores Record 42-Ball Century in Women's Hundred Eliminator

Davina Perrin, an 18-year-old English cricketer, delivered a record-breaking and electrifying century to lead the Northern Superchargers to a commanding victory over London Spirit in the women's Eliminator of The Hundred. She scored 101 runs off just 43 balls, including 15 fours and five sixes, making it the fastest century in the women's competition and the second fastest in The Hundred overall. Perrin's innings was marked by remarkable composure and precision, earning her a standing ovation at The Kia Oval and setting a new record for the highest women's total in the tournament's history at 214-5. Her achievement is historically significant as she became the first black British woman to score a professional T20 century, emerging from the ACE programme aimed at increasing diversity in cricket. This outstanding performance helped the Superchargers secure a place in the final against the unbeaten Southern Brave at Lord's. Despite a valiant batting effort from London Spirit, they fell short by 42 runs, with Perrin's century being the highlight of the match.