The Hundred Women’s 2024 season wrapped up with a thrilling finale on Sunday, August 18, as London Spirit claimed the championship at Lord’s. The month-long tournament was filled with impressive bowling displays.
we’re highlighting five standout bowling performances from the competition.
5. Hayley Matthews 4-14 vs Southern Brave
Hayley Matthews celebrating a wicket
In match 30, Welsh Fire’s off-spinner Hayley Matthews dominated the Southern Brave’s batting in Southampton, taking four wickets in rapid succession. She first dismissed opener Danni Wyatt for just one run, then removed a solid Maia Bouchier as the Brave stumbled to 34-4 at one point in their innings.
The West Indies all-rounder went on to take the wickets of Naomi Dattani and Kalea Moore in just three balls, achieving remarkable match-winning figures of 4-14 from 20 deliveries.
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4. Marizanne Kapp 4-11 vs London Spirit
Marizanne Kapp mobbed by Invincibles teammates
At the midpoint of The Hundred Women’s 2024 season, Marizanne Kapp, the fast bowler from South Africa playing for the Oval Invincibles, put a stop to London Spirit’s hopes at Lord’s with an impressive four-wicket performance. Partnering with Rachel Slater, Kapp took early wickets and dismissed Cordelia Griffith and Georgia Redmayne within just four balls.
Kapp’s four-wicket haul included the top four batters from London Spirit, and she ended with outstanding figures of 4-11 from 20 balls. Additionally, Kapp contributed significantly in the run-chase, scoring 47 runs to complete a superb all-round display.
3. Annabel Sutherland 4-11 vs Oval Invincibles
Annabel Sutherland rejoicing after a wicket
In Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2024 on August 2 at The Oval, Annabel Sutherland of the Northern Superchargers struggled initially but eventually helped defend a target of 147 against the Oval Invincibles, who were at 64-6 in 60 balls.
However, Sutherland soon turned the game around. She dismissed the Invincibles’ number seven batter with a brilliant delivery and then took out the last three batters in quick succession. Her impressive spell of four wickets for 11 runs came from just six balls. Earlier in the match, Sutherland had also made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 off 40 balls and guiding the Superchargers to a total of 146-4.
2. Lauren Bell 4-11 vs Northern Superchargers
Lauren Bell bowled a tight last over against Northern Superchargers
On July 30, Southern Brave’s Lauren Bell shone in the Women’s The Hundred 2024, defending a modest 101 runs against Northern Superchargers in Leeds. Captain Georgia Adams turned to Bell after initial overs from Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Lauren Cheatle.
She also took the crucial wicket of Annabel Sutherland and bowled a tight final over, limiting the Superchargers to 100-7 in a thrilling finish. Bell’s impressive figures of 4-11 from 20 balls earned her the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
1. Kathryn Bryce 5-13 vs Northern Superchargers
Kathryn Bryce celebrating a wicket against Superchargers
On August 11, Kathryn Bryce of the Manchester Originals took the only five-wicket haul of the Women’s The Hundred 2024 season against the Northern Superchargers in Manchester.
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