Pretorius strikes 64 as Spirit secure win over MI London
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
London Spirit achieved their first win of the season in The Hundred, beating MI London by seven wickets at The Oval. After MI London set a target of 164 runs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 64 runs off 28 balls, leading the Spirit to 165-3 in 89 balls. After a strong start from MI London, with a 91-run opening partnership, the Spirit's bowling attack, led by Jamie Overton's three wickets, turned the game around. With this win, Spirit moves to sixth place in the standings, while MI London sits in fourth.
- •London Spirit scores 165-3 to chase MI London's 164-5.
- •Lhuan-dre Pretorius contributes 64 runs in 28 balls.
- •Jamie Overton takes 3 wickets for 30 runs.
- •Spirit's win elevates them to sixth in the standings.
- •MI London falls to fourth place with two wins.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London
- 8:58 PMBBC Sport — Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London
- 8:57 PMBBC Sport — Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London
"Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.
"Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.
"London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:03 PMPretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London
Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 8:58 PMPretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London
Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 8:57 PMPretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London
London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.
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