Nathan Ellis and Jordan Thompson’s powerplay heroics helped London Spirit claim a three-run win over city rivals Oval Invincibles in a thrilling Hundred derby clash.
Australian fast bowler Ellis (three for 28) and Thompson (two for 31) wrecked the Invincibles top order as they reduced the home side to 12 for four chasing 172 to win at The Oval.
That looked to have ended the Invincibles’ hopes of winning but Hilton Cartwright (42), Jordan Cox (39) and Danny Briggs (29 not off off 11 balls) almost pulled off the unlikeliest of wins, only for Thompson to keep his cool amid a breathless finish.
Earlier Eoin Morgan proved the mainstay of Spirit’s 171 for six, the former England skipper making 47 off 29 balls with five fours and three sixes.
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