Kerr's unbeaten 69 lifts MI London past London Spirit

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Kerr's unbeaten 69 lifts MI London past London Spirit
Summary

MI London secured their first win of the 2026 women's Hundred, defeating London Spirit by three runs at Lord's on August 6. Melie Kerr’s outstanding 69 not out from 41 balls helped MI London recover from a poor start, finishing with 122-9. London Spirit, chasing 123, needed 15 runs off the last over but fell short, finishing at 119-8. The victory keeps MI London's slim hopes for qualification alive, although they will rely on other results.

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  • Kerr's 69 not out included four sixes and five fours.
  • MI London slumped to 23-5 before Kerr's rescue.
  • Spirit was reduced to 51-4 before a recovery effort.
  • MI London must win both remaining games to qualify.
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  • 5:22 PMBBC SportKerr stars as MI London overcome early trouble to defeat London Spirit
  • 5:01 PMYahoo SportsKerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive
  • 5:01 PMBBC SportKerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive
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Melie Kerr plays a magnificent lone hand with the bat to keep struggling MI London's faint qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.

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Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.

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Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.

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