Oval Invincibles Dominate London Spirit Opening The Hundred 2025

The 2025 season of The Hundred men's cricket competition opened with a London derby between London Spirit and the reigning champions Oval Invincibles at Lord's. Oval Invincibles, aiming for a third consecutive title, showcased their dominance by comfortably defeating London Spirit by six wickets. London Spirit struggled early in their innings, losing key batsmen quickly and being bowled out for just 80 runs, with Sam Curran and Rashid Khan leading the bowling attack effectively. Rashid Khan, making his debut for the Invincibles, praised the team's performance and highlighted the benefits of a recent break in his schedule. The Invincibles' strong lineup, including stars like Sam Billings, Will Jacks, and the Curran brothers, underscored their status as tournament favorites. Meanwhile, London Spirit, despite a change in ownership and leadership under Kane Williamson, will need to regroup after this heavy opening loss.