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The 29th match of The Hundred Women‘s 2023 witnessed a nail-biting encounter between Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets, with the Invincibles emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 3 runs. In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats at Kennington Oval, Oval Invincibles won the toss and elected to bat. Their batting lineup showcased moments of brilliance, led by Alice Capsey‘s explosive knock of 35 runs off 24 balls, including 5 fours and a six.
Cordelia Griffith‘s aggressive display added 23 runs off 16 balls, which included a couple of big sixes. However, the highlight of the innings was Nadine de Klerk, who smashed a remarkable half-century. De Klerk’s powerful hitting saw her score 51 runs off just 25 balls, featuring 8 boundaries and a six. Oval Invincibles managed to post a competitive total of 155/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Trent Rockets’ bowlers put up a valiant effort to contain the opposition’s batting onslaught. Alexa Stonehouse‘s disciplined bowling yielded 2 crucial wickets, conceding 39 runs in her 4-over spell. Kirstie Gordon and Bryony Smith both claimed 2 wickets each, while Naomi Dattani and Cassidy McCarthy chipped in with vital wickets as well.
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De Klerk continued to impress with her all-round show
Trent Rockets faced a challenging target of 156 runs to win. Lizelle Lee was the standout performer with the bat for Trent Rockets, smashing a fiery 61 runs off just 33 balls. Her innings included 6 fours and 3 sixes and kept the Rockets’ hopes alive.
However, Oval Invincibles’ bowlers showcased their skill in a tight contest. Marizanne Kapp, Sophia Smale, and Eva Gray combined forces to put Trent Rockets under pressure. Kapp took 1 wicket for 27 runs, Smale claimed 2 wickets for 26 runs, and Gray picked up 1 wicket for 12 runs.
As the match neared its climax, the crowd witnessed an intense battle between bat and ball. Trent Rockets fought hard, with contributions from Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Natalie Sciver, but the tight and disciplined bowling from Oval Invincibles proved decisive. In the end, Trent Rockets fell just short of the target, managing to score 152/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
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The thrilling encounter ultimately belonged to Oval Invincibles, who showcased both batting prowess and disciplined bowling to secure a tense victory. De Klerk’s all-round excellence, including her impactful half-century and a crucial wicket, earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
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