• Marizanne Kapp got rid of Natasha Wraith with a beauty in The Hundred Women 2024.

  • Oval Invincibles defeated Trent Rockets by 5 wickets.

WATCH: Marizanne Kapp cleans up Natasha Wraith with a brilliant in-swinger in The Hundred Women 2024
Marizanne Kapp gets rid of Natasha Wraith in The Hundred Women 2024

The 31st match of The Hundred Women 2024 tool place between Trent Rockets and Oval Invincibles at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The contest turned out to be a low-scoring affair where Oval Invincibles Women won by 5 wickets.

Marizanne Kapp dismisses Natasha Wraith

During the match, South African ace Marizanne Kapp produced a remarkable delivery to dismiss wicketkeeper-batter Natasha Wraith. This crucial moment unfolded on the 44th ball of the Trent Rockets’ innings. Kapp, known for her precision and skill, bowled a perfectly pitched good-length ball that sharply curved inwards. The ball’s sudden movement was too much for Wraith to handle, and it crashed into the stumps, leading to a dramatic and decisive dismissal that showcased Kapp’s exceptional bowling prowess.

Here is the video:

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Kapp shines with the ball

Batting first, the Trent Rockets Women struggled to build a substantial innings and were restricted to 91/8 in their allotted 100 overs. Ashleigh Gardner provided a bright spot with a resilient 43, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup.

Kapp was the standout bowler for the Oval Invincibles, claiming 3 crucial wickets to stifle the Trent Rockets’ progress and keep them to a modest total.

Oval Invincibles falters in chase

In response, the Oval Invincibles Women chased down the target with determination, finishing at 92/5 in 94 overs. Kapp and Paige Scholfield played pivotal roles in the successful run chase, both remaining unbeaten on 26 runs. Their calm and composed batting ensured a smooth finish for the Invincibles.

Gardner, who had earlier been a key player for the Trent Rockets, picked up 2 wickets but could not prevent the Oval Invincibles from sealing the win. The victory for the Oval Invincibles Women highlights their all-round performance, with crucial contributions in both bowling and batting to secure a well-earned win by five wickets.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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