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Ellyse Perry finished The Women’s Hundred 2024 among the top ten highest scorers (X)
The Hundred 2024 Women’s competition showcased a scintillating array of batting talents, culminating in a dramatic finale where London Spirit Women lifted their first trophy at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Throughout the tournament, several players stood out with their exceptional batting displays, turning matches with their brilliance at the crease.
As we look back on the exciting The Hundred 2024 Women’s tournament, here are the top five batting performances that not only entertained crowds but also had a significant impact on their teams’ fortunes:
Paige Scholfield (Twitter)
Paige Scholfield turned in a match-defining performance in the inaugural match of The Hundred Women’s 2024 at The Oval, leading Oval Invincibles Women to a commanding 45-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix.
Scholfield’s explosive 71 off 40 balls, which included 12 boundaries, was instrumental in propelling the Invincibles to a competitive total of 150/5. Her aggressive approach not only set a challenging pace but also laid a solid foundation that ultimately put the Phoenix under pressure early in the chase.
Scholfield’s innings stood out for its impactful hitting and timely execution, making it a critical factor in the Invincibles’ substantial win as they bowled out the Phoenix to just 105 in 92 balls.
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Heather Knight (Instagram)
In a thrilling display at Southampton, Heather Knight led London Spirit to a nail-biting victory over Southern Brave by six wickets in the Match 2 of The Hundred 2024 Women’s competition.
Leading from the front, Knight’s outstanding unbeaten innings of 65 runs from just 31 balls, which included nine fours and a six, was vital in chasing down the target of 152.
Her explosive batting, highlighted by a strike rate of 209.67, not only anchored her team’s innings but also injected momentum at critical junctures, allowing London Spirit Women to reach 153/4 with three balls to spare.
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Hayley Matthews (Twitter)
Hayley Matthews shone brilliantly in the Match of The Hundred 2024 Women’s competition, steering Welsh Fire Women to a gripping six-wicket victory over London Spirit Women at Lord’s.
Her outstanding unbeaten 78 from 46 deliveries, filled with 11 boundaries and 2 sixes, was crucial in chasing down the challenging target of 151 set by London Spirit Women.
Matthews’ innings stood out for its aggressive yet controlled approach, maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 169.56, which was central to her team finishing the chase with five balls to spare.
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Ellyse Perry (Twitter)
Ellyse Perry delivered a standout performance in Match 9, powering Birmingham Phoenix Women to a thrilling victory over Trent Rockets by three runs at Nottingham.
Perry blazed her way to an impressive 66 runs off just 34 balls, featuring six fours and four sixes, which anchored Birmingham Phoenix Women’s innings, pushing the score to 139/3. Her remarkable strike rate of 194.11 not only showcased her dominance but also placed significant pressure on the Rockets’ bowling lineup.
Alongside her batting exploits, Perry also contributed effectively with the ball, securing 1/10, which was crucial in curtailing the Rockets to 136/7 and thus helped her side win a nail-biting clash.
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Beth Mooney (Twitter)
In Match 27 of The Hundred 2024 Women’s at Manchester, Beth Mooney delivered an exceptional performance that was central to Manchester Originals’ victory over Northern Superchargers Women.
Mooney’s nearly flawless knock of 99 not out from 54 balls, adorned with 14 fours and 3 sixes, was a display of both aggression and finesse, scored a strike rate of 183.33. Her innings single-handedly carried Manchester Originals Women to a competitive total of 151/3.
Mooney’s ability to anchor the innings provided stability and set a challenging target that the Superchargers Women struggled to meet, ultimately falling short by 17 runs.
