Birmingham Phoenix’s winless run was extended to 12 matches as they lost by 20 runs to London Spirit in The Hundred women’s competition at Lord’s.
The 2023 bottom side haven’t won since mid-way through the 2022 season, and struggled to contain Spirit’s Meg Lanning, who struck 53 from the top of the order.
The former Australia captain enjoyed partnerships with Cordelia Griffith (21 from 10) and Heather Knight (26 from 18), before falling to the 97th delivery of the innings as Spirit posted 147-9.
The Phoenix opened their reply poorly, reaching 27-2 from 30 balls, losing openers Suzie Bates and Sterre Kallis for single-figure scores.
Their wickets brought the experienced pair of Ellyse Perry (65) and Sophie Devine (31) to the crease, and they struck 12 boundaries in an 89-run third-wicket partnership.
Despite that, Phoenix were behind the rate and the pair were both dismissed by Sarah Glenn in the final ten balls of the innings as they desperately swung for the fence.
Glenn then dismissed Emily Arlott to finish with impressive figures of 4-22, wrapping up a second win for the Spirit and ensuring the Phoenix’s dismal run continued.
