A high-stakes clash at The Oval concluded in a tie as MI London successfully restricted London Spirit. Needing nine runs from the final five deliveries, Spirit were held back by Hayley Matthews, who conceded only three runs to secure the draw.
MI London, batting first, reached a total of 151-4. Melie Kerr led the scoring with an unbeaten 49, supported by a rapid 33 from Chinelle Henry. In response, London Spirit opener Amy Jones also recorded 49, but the momentum shifted after she and Marizanne Kapp were dismissed in quick succession.
This result provides MI London with their first points of the tournament, lifting them off the bottom of the table. London Spirit now hold fourth place in the standings following their victory, loss, and this latest stalemate. The match mirrored a similar finish between the two sides from two years ago.
