Half-century props up the innings on a rain-affected day
London Spirit W · ScoreBlink
The attack made early inroads but the middle order battled through with a series of useful partnerships either side of the interval.
What it means
The side's recent form has been shaped as much by conditions as by selection, and London Spirit W will take confidence from the way the order has adapted between formats.
We back the group. The preparation has been good and the rest takes care of itself.
The management have been consistent in public about wanting continuity, and the balance of the XI reflects that — a settled top order, with the flexibility to lengthen the batting when the surface demands it.
What comes next
Attention now turns to the remainder of the schedule, where London Spirit W face a run of fixtures that will test the depth of the squad more than any single result has so far.
