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The Hundred: London Spirit finish Trent Rockets’ successful run as Jamie Smith hits half-century
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The Hundred: London Spirit finish Trent Rockets’ successful run as Jamie Smith hits half-century

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By Tycoon Herald 4 Min Read Published August 15, 2025
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London Spirit claimed their second win of The Hundred with a 21-run victory
over Trent Rockets.

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith scored a half-century for the hosts at Lord’s as they reached a complete of 162-5 and Joe Root’s Rockets, who had received their opening two matches, had been unable to maintain tempo in reply.

Smith was finally caught by his England team-mate Root off the bowling of Sam Prepare dinner for 52 however captain Kane Williamson maintained the tempo with 45, whereas Ollie Pope and Ashton Turner additionally contributed invaluable runs.

Openers Tom Banton and Root bought London Spirit off to a robust begin of their reply, placing on 73 for the primary wicket, however Marcus Stoinis, who smashed 4 sixes, was the one different batter to make an impression.

There was a painful finish to his innings after solely three balls, in the meantime, for Tom Alsop, who left the sector with blood streaming from his nostril after a bouncer from Jamie Overton discovered a approach by.

Former Australia batter David Warner, making his debut in The Hundred this 12 months, was caught by Marcus Stoinis off a ball from Lockie Ferguson after simply six runs.

The Rockets although finally got here up properly quick, ending their innings on 141 for six.

Smith stated: “It’s been difficult at times at home for us, so to come out here and get a win here in front of a fantastic crowd is really important and steps us on for the next few games we’ve got coming up here.

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Liam Dawson of London Spirit celebrates victory with crew mate Kane Williamson

“Our seamers took the pace off, and we used the ground dimensions really nicely, and most importantly we kept taking wickets, which stemmed the flow for them.

“It is good to get some runs, particularly on a brand new floor and enjoying for a brand new crew. It is good to begin properly, and we have a high quality crew. I simply must preserve constructing the relationships with the blokes on the prime of the order, David Warner and Kane Williamson, and the gamers we have all through.”

Spirit join the Rockets on eight points in the standings, in a five-way tie also including the Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave and Northern Superchargers.

How do matches work?

  • One hundred balls a side, the team with the most runs wins. It is as simple as that.
  • Five bowlers can bowl up to 20 balls in an innings, including five or 10 in a row.
  • The traditional six-ball overs seen in other forms of cricket are not used in The Hundred, with 10 balls bowled before a change of ends.
  • The powerplay is for the first 25 balls of an innings, with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
  • A 25-ball-a-side game is the minimum length that can be played in the event of wet weather.

What’s next?

The Hundred continues on Friday with Northern Superchargers back in action on Friday against Birmingham Phoenix, with Brave playing Rockets and Fire up against Oval Invincibles on Saturday.

London Spirit are next in action against Birmingham Phoenix on Sunday.

Watch every match across the women’s and men’s competitions live on Sky Sports until August 31. Not got Sky? Stream The Hundred and extra with no contract.

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