In Match 29 of The Hundred Women’s 2024, Tara Norris made an immediate impact with a remarkable delivery that dismissed Marie Kelly on the very first ball of the match. This wicket was pivotal in setting the tone for London Spirit’s dominance throughout the game against the Northern Superchargers.

Tara Norris sets the tone with a stunning ball in The Hundred 2024

Norris delivered a full-length inswinger, pitching just outside the off-stump and sharply moving inward. Aimed at the batter’s pads, Kelly, the Superchargers opener, tried to drive the ball through the covers but mistimed her shot. The inswinger angled towards her pads and came back sharply, sneaking through the gap between her bat and pad. As Kelly attempted a straight drive, she missed, and the ball clipped the off-stump, dislodging the bails for a clean bowled dismissal. This precise delivery provided the Spirit with a crucial early breakthrough.

Here’s the video:

STRAIGHT THROUGH 😱

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Northern Superchargers’ struggles

Norris’s wicket was just the beginning of a challenging day for the Superchargers. With Norris, Eva Gray and Danielle Gibson all making early breakthroughs, the Superchargers found themselves in trouble, collapsing to 14/3 within the first 21 balls. The Superchargers, having won the toss and chosen to bat, struggled against the tight bowling attack. They were eventually restricted to 99/7, with Annabel Sutherland (24), Alice Davidson-Richards (33) and Georgia Wareham (18) providing some resistance. Gray was particularly effective, securing three wickets.

London Spirit’s chase led by Heather Knight and Deepti Sharma

The Spirit showcased their batting prowess by chasing down a modest target in just 86 balls. Meg Lanning provided a brisk start with 20 runs off 11 balls, setting a solid foundation for the innings. The chase gained momentum thanks to an impressive unbeaten partnership between Heather Knight and Deepti Sharma. Knight anchored the innings with a composed 43*, while Sharma supported with a vital 37*. Their combined effort ensured London Spirit secured a comfortable victory with seven wickets to spare, demonstrating both skill and strategic execution.

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