Overview
- Spirit chased 109 with 38 balls to spare after a 106-run opening stand from Kira Chathli (53 off 29) and Georgia Redmayne (42 off 30).
- Captain Charlie Dean delivered 2-12 from 20 balls and pulled off a one-handed catch to dismiss Marizanne Kapp.
- Oval Invincibles were limited to 108 for 8 at the Kia Oval, with Meg Lanning making 19 as Spirit’s bowlers, including Eva Gray, kept control.
- The victory opens a four-point cushion over fourth-placed Manchester Originals and eliminates Trent Rockets from contention.
- Originals play Northern Superchargers on Tuesday at Headingley, a result that could confirm Spirit’s place or leave qualification to net run-rate.