Spirit Women, Invincibles Men Win Opening Hundred Matches

The opening matches of The Hundred 2025 at Lord's featured contrasting results, with defending champions Oval Invincibles men beginning their title defense by crushing London Spirit for just 80 runs and securing a dominant six-wicket win, powered by Rashid Khan's 3-11 and Sam Curran's 3-18. The match also saw notable debuts from Kane Williamson and David Warner. In the women's match, London Spirit defended their title with a strong start, as Grace Harris smashed an unbeaten 89 off 42 balls and Cordelia Griffith added a quick 50, leading to a formidable 176-5. Despite a valiant 85 from Meg Lanning, the Invincibles women fell short by 17 runs, with Harris named player of the match. Both games showcased international talent, particularly from Australia. The Spirit women claimed early bragging rights, while Invincibles men reaffirmed their dominance.