• Ollie Pope pulled off a perfect reverse ramp shot during the 10th match of The Hundred 2024.

  • London Spirits secured victory over Welsh Fire by 3-wickets.

WATCH: Ollie Pope executes a flawless reverse ramp shot for a six off Matt Henry in The Hundred 2024
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The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London played host to a thrilling match between London Spirit and Welsh Fire on Thursday, August 1. The game was marked by exceptional performances and exciting moments, culminating in a three-wicket victory for London Spirit.

Ollie Pope pulls off a perfect reverse ramp shot

In a dazzling display of skill, Ollie Pope electrified the crowd with a stunning six off Matt Henry. Demonstrating the flair typically seen in T20 cricket, Pope reversed his stance and deftly used the ball’s pace to lap it over the keeper’s head, sending it sailing over the ropes.

Here is the video:

Pope’s quickfire innings saw him score 12 runs off nine balls, including one four and one six, boasting a strike rate of 133.33.

Also WATCH: Joe Root unleashes the Helicopter shot in a thrilling The Hundred 2024 match

London Spirit triumphs at Lord’s in a thrilling contest 

Welsh Fire, batting first, struggled to build momentum and managed to set a target of 95 runs, finishing at 94/9 in their 100 balls. The standout performers for Welsh Fire were Henry, who took three wickets in 20 balls while conceding only 19 runs and bowling 11 dot balls, and Haris Rauf, who also claimed three wickets in 17 balls, giving away 20 runs with ten dot balls.

In response, London Spirit chased down the target with relative ease, reaching 96/7 in 87 balls. Liam Dawson was the star of the show for London Spirit, taking three crucial wickets in his 20-ball spell, conceding just ten runs and delivering 13 dot balls. Nathan Ellis matched Dawson’s wicket tally, also taking three wickets in 20 balls while giving away 16 runs with 10 dot balls.

Dawson’s all-around excellence earned him the Man of the Match award. His pivotal contributions with the ball ensured London Spirit’s victory, as they secured the win by three wickets.

Also WATCH: Liam Livingstone hits a massive 103 meter six off Sam Cook in The Hundred 2024

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