London Spirit Women and MI London Women meet at Lord’s in a crucial Women’s Hundred 2026 clash, with both sides looking to revive their campaigns.
Spirit remain in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages despite an inconsistent run of results, while MI London are still searching for their first victory of the season after a difficult start to the tournament. With valuable points on the line, both teams will be desperate to produce a strong performance.
This preview covers both squads, the pitch conditions at Lord’s, and our prediction for Match 23 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026.
London Spirit Women vs MI London Women Match 23 – Details
London Spirit have won just once in five matches this The Hundred 2026 season, but that is still one more win than MI London, who remain the competition’s only winless side.
| Match | 23rd Match, London Spirit Women vs MI London Women |
| Tournament | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Friday, 7 August 2026 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM local / BST, 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for LS-W vs MI L-W Match 23
| Platform | LS-W Win Odds | MI L-W Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.91 | 2.35 |
| 4rabet | 1.95 | 2.41 |
| BetVibe | 1.86 | 2.30 |
| Stake | 1.92 | 2.37 |
London Spirit Women & MI London Women Squads for The Hundred 2026
Charlie Dean’s London Spirit have relied heavily on Grace Harris and Nadine de Klerk with the bat and Marizanne Kapp across both disciplines, but have struggled to convert good positions into wins.
MI London, rebuilt from the champion Oval Invincibles squad under new captain Hollie Armitage, have talent throughout the order in Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Amelia Kerr but are yet to find a settled combination.
London Spirit Women
Charlie Dean (c), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Marizanne Kapp, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale.
MI London Women
Hollie Armitage (c), Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli, Chinelle Henry, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Eleanor Threlkeld.
London Spirit Women vs MI London Women Match 23 – Pitch & Weather Report
Lord’s has been one of the more bowler-friendly venues on the Hundred circuit, with low, tight totals typical of matches played here.
Pitch Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A bowler-friendly surface with good pace and bounce for the seamers; the average first-innings score across the last 24 Hundred matches here is just 151. |
| Batting Conditions | Boundaries have been relatively hard to come by, with singles and twos dominating the scoring pattern at this venue. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seam bowlers have taken the majority of wickets historically, though spinners have also found joy through the middle overs. |
| Toss Factor | Teams batting first at Lord’s have won 60% of matches since 2021, giving a clear advantage to the side winning the toss. |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A high of around 24°C (76°F), dropping to roughly 12°C (54°F) later in the day. |
| Weather | Largely clear conditions are forecast for Friday in London. |
| Precipitation | No meaningful chance of rain, with a dry evening expected. |
| Conditions | Cool and calm, favouring the bowlers early on a ground that already rewards them. |
London Spirit Women vs MI London Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
The London derby has been one of the most closely contested rivalries in the Women’s Hundred. London Spirit Women and MI London Women (formerly Oval Invincibles Women) have faced each other 10 times, with MI London Women winning five matches, London Spirit Women winning four, while one match ended in a tie.
The first meeting between the sides in the 2026 season finished level after both teams posted 151.
| Matches | London Spirit Women Won | MI London Women Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The rivalry remains finely balanced despite MI London Women holding a slight overall edge. Their first encounter of the 2026 season ended in a tie, adding another memorable chapter to this fixture after several close contests in previous editions.
Players to Watch for London Spirit Women vs MI London Women Match 23
- Grace Harris (LS) — Her explosive 51 off 25 balls against Sunrisers Leeds was the standout innings of Spirit’s recent form, even in defeat.
- Marizanne Kapp (LS) — The leading wicket-taker for London Spirit this season, and a genuine threat with both bat and ball.
- Charlie Dean (LS) — The captain’s economical off-spin has been a rare bright spot in a difficult campaign.
- Hollie Armitage (MI) — Leading a rebuilt MI London side and desperate to turn talent into results.
- Hayley Matthews (MI) — The West Indies captain offers genuine power at the top of the order whenever she clicks.
- Amelia Kerr (MI) — A dangerous leg-spinning all-rounder capable of turning a match in a handful of overs.
Winner Prediction
Both sides arrive at Lord’s with plenty to play for and little form to show for it, making this one of the more unpredictable fixtures left on the calendar.
London Spirit’s tied result against this same opponent suggests there’s little between the two sides, but Grace Harris’s recent form and home conditions that have generally favoured London Spirit give them a narrow edge.
MI London have the individual quality to end their winless run at any point, and this looks as good a chance as any.
