London Spirit Clinches First Win of the Season Against Welsh Fire

The Hundred Men's Competition, Lord's

Welsh Fire 94-9 (100 balls): Wells 23 (8); Dawson 3-10  

London Spirit 96-7 (87 balls): Hetmyer 30 (21); Henry 3-19  

London Spirit won by three wickets

Scorecard

London Spirit secured their first victory of the season in The Hundred men's competition, defeating Welsh Fire by three wickets at Lord's.

Although Luke Wells' quick-fire 23 off eight balls provided some entertainment, Welsh Fire lost wickets consistently, ending their innings at 94-9. Spirit's spinner Liam Dawson delivered an exceptional performance with figures of 3-10, and seamer Daniel Worrall set a record by bowling 10 consecutive dot balls at the start of the innings.

London Spirit also faced challenges with the bat, finding themselves at 38-4, with Matt Henry taking 3-19. However, Shimron Hetmyer (30 not out off 21) and Dan Lawrence (29 off 27) stabilised the innings with a 46-run partnership, alleviating some of Spirit's nerves. Haris Rauf provided Welsh Fire a glimmer of hope by taking two wickets in consecutive balls.

Ultimately, Hetmyer sealed the win for London Spirit with a massive six over square leg.