Heather Knight won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that initially seemed questionable as Oval’s openers, Lauren Winfield-Hill and Paige Scholfield, got off to a solid start.
However, Charlie Dean’s breakthrough, followed by quick dismissals of Marizanne Kapp and Alice Capsey by Danielle Gibson and Sarah Glenn, shifted the momentum in their favor.
Despite efforts from Laura Harris and Amanda-Jade Wellington, Oval’s side struggled in the final overs. Gibson further showcased her brilliance in the field by dismissing Mady Villiers during the second-to-last set.
On the 95th delivery, Charlie Dean bowled a fuller ball to Villiers, who attempted a slog sweep but mistimed it, sending the ball high but short towards the deep mid-wicket area.
MIND-BOGGLING CATCH ALERT! 🤯
— Akshay Tadvi 🇮🇳 (@AkshayTadvi28) August 17, 2024
DANI GIBSON takes an absolute stunner! 🤩
Is this the catch of #TheHundred Tournament ? 🤔#CatchOfTheSeason #TheHundred #DaniGibson #Cricket #StunningCatch #Cricket #LeaguesCuppic.twitter.com/M3kctDoU3p
Gibson sprinted from deep mid-wicket and made a sensational sliding catch on one of the practice pitches. The London crowd erupted in celebration as her teammates rushed to congratulate her, and the stunning catch quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.
