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London Spirit Women: Know All About Players, Owners, Captains, Coaches, Records, and More

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London Spirit Women is one of the eight city-based franchises competing in The Hundred, England’s innovative 100-ball cricket competition. Their squad for the 2025 season blends international pedigree and domestic talent, featuring global stars such as Sarah Glenn, Heather Knight, and Deepti Sharma. They will be looking to defend their title in 2025 and establish an unreal dominance in the tournament.

Team Information

Established in 2019, London Spirit plays its home matches at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground and represents Middlesex, Essex, and Northamptonshire. Co-owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) with a 51% stake and a US-based tech consortium led by Nikesh Arora holding 49%.

Full NameLondon Spirit Women
Nick NameSpirit
Founded2019
Current OwnersMarylebone Cricket Club (51%), Cricket Investor Holdings Limited (49%) led by Nikesh Arora and Satyan Gajwani
Head CoachChris Liddle
CaptainCharlie Dean
Winning RecordBest finish: Winners (2024)
Home GroundLord’s Cricket Ground, London
Secondary Home GroundNone

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The London Spirit jersey for 2025 (Image credits: The Hundred official X account/@thehundred)

The London Spirit jersey has a cool design with one side blue and the other black, making it stand out on the field. It's made from recycled materials and uses special fabric that helps players stay dry and comfortable. The front shows the Tyrrells logo, with the team badge and New Balance logo on the chest, and Toyota on the sleeve. There’s also a fun special edition jersey inspired by the London Underground, with patterns from the Tube. For now, the team sticks with blue and black, but there might be a colour change to red and yellow after 2025.

London Spirit Women Captain, Details

Charlie Dean is a talented cricketer who also performs the role of London Spirit Women captain. She’s an all-rounder; she bowls off-spin and bats right-handed. Charlie stepped up as captain in 2025 after Heather Knight got injured and has been a key part of the team since The Hundred started. She also plays for England and has taken lots of important wickets in international matches. Under her captaincy, London Spirit won their first women’s title in 2024, with Charlie playing a big role in that victory.

London Spirit Women History

London Spirit was established in 2019 as one of the eight founding franchises of The Hundred, England’s innovative 100-ball cricket competition. Representing the historic counties of Middlesex, Essex, and Northamptonshire, the team is based in North London and plays home matches at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The men’s and women’s teams made their debut in the inaugural 2021 season. The women’s side achieved their best finish in 2024, laying their hands on the trophy for the first time.

London Spirit Women Owner

Let’s break down who owns London Spirit. It’s quite an interesting mix. On one hand, you’ve got the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the historic heart of cricket, holding a 51% controlling stake. On the other hand, stepping in with fresh energy and global ambition is a tech-driven consortium called Cricket Investor Holdings Limited. In 2025, they picked up a 49% share with a £145 million investment, valuing the franchise at £295 million. Now here’s where it gets even more exciting, this group isn’t just any investors. It’s led by Nikesh Arora and Satyan Gajwani, and includes some of the biggest names in global tech: Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen, and Egon Durban. That’s a serious powerhouse lineup.

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London Spirit Women Administration & Support Staff

London Spirit women players, administration, and support staff feature a blend of international experience and English cricketing pedigree. The women’s team is led by head coach Chris Liddle, a former England player, who joined London Spirit in 2025 after successful stints with the England National Women's side.

Team OwnersMarylebone Cricket Club (MCC) (51%), Cricket Investor Holdings Ltd. (49%)
Team & Cricket Operations ManagerFraser Stewart
Head CoachChris Liddle
MentorN/A
Batting CoachN/A
Bowling CoachN/A
Fielding CoachN/A
Strength & Conditioning CoachN/A
PhysiotherapistN/A

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Head Coach

Chris Liddle serves as the head coach of the London Spirit Women. A former England player and successful coach, Liddle brings tactical expertise and leadership experience from his time with the England Women's national team and various T20 franchises. He is responsible for overall team strategy, player development, and match preparation.

Mentor

London Spirit has not appointed a formal mentor for the 2025 season. The mentor role typically involves providing guidance, motivation, and off-field support to players, especially younger squad members, drawing on extensive cricketing experience to foster team culture and resilience.

Batting Coach

A dedicated batting coach has not been officially named for the London Spirit women in 2025. This role is crucial for working with players on technical skills, shot selection, and mental approach, helping batters adapt to different match situations and improve their overall performance.

Bowling Coach

The bowling coach is responsible for developing bowlers’ technical skills, tactics, fitness, and mental strength. They analyse performance, plan strategies, prevent injuries, and motivate players, ensuring consistent improvement and team success. The London Spirit is yet to officially announce a bowling coach for this season.

Fielding Coach

No specific fielding coach has been appointed for the London Spirit in 2025. The fielding coach’s role is to enhance players’ fielding skills, agility, and coordination, ensuring high standards in catching, ground fielding, and throwing, which are vital in the fast-paced Hundred format.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

A strength and conditioning coach has not been named for the London Spirit in 2025. This specialist is responsible for players’ physical fitness, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, designing training programs to optimise athletic performance.

Physiotherapist

The physiotherapist position for London Spirit has not been officially announced for 2025. The physiotherapist plays a key role in managing player health, treating injuries, and overseeing recovery protocols, ensuring that the squad remains fit and available for selection.

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London Spirit Women Sponsorships

London Spirit Women, a team in The Hundred, is currently sponsored through a central deal, with KP Snacks as the main sponsor and Citizen also supporting the team. The KP Snacks logo is clearly seen on their jerseys, while Citizen’s branding appears on parts of the kit and online content. However, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is thinking about letting each team get its own sponsors in the future. This means London Spirit could have its own unique sponsors and kit design. Any big changes to sponsors or kit colours are expected to happen from the 2026 season.

London Spirit Women Social Media

The London Spirit women players know how to keep fans excited, both on and off the field. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen their posts, from match updates and team news to fun behind-the-scenes clips and game highlights from The Hundred. No matter where you are, their social media makes you feel like you’re right there with them.

London Spirit Instagram

The official Instagram handle for London Spirit is @londonspirit. The account features player signings, training sessions, match highlights, fan events, and exclusive glimpses into team life at Lord’s.

London Spirit Twitter

As of now, London Spirit does not have an official X (formerly Twitter) handle. We will update it as soon as the team goes live with an X account. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates.

London Spirit Facebook

As of now, London Spirit does not have an official Facebook page. We will update it as soon as the team goes live with a Facebook page. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates.

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London Spirit Women Stats

The London Spirit women matches had great excitement around them in the 2024 season. They finished the league stage with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, placing third overall. They went on to win the eliminator match against Oval Invincibles by 8 wickets and then lifted their first-ever Hundred title by beating Welsh Fire in the final. Deepti Sharma sealed the win with a six, while Georgia Redmayne played a key innings in both knockout games. Sarah Glenn was the team’s top bowler with 13 wickets.

London Spirit Batting Stats

London Spirit Women
Image Credits: Official Instagram Account of London Spirit/@londonspirit

The London Spirit women matches have seen strong performances from key players over the seasons. Heather Knight leads the charts with 597 runs in 23 matches, averaging 33.16. Danielle Gibson has played the most matches (30), scoring 411 runs at a strike rate of 147.31, known for her aggressive batting and seven sixes. Deepti Sharma has been remarkably consistent, scoring 289 runs in just 12 innings with an impressive average of 57.80. Amelia Kerr also made solid contributions during her time with the team, scoring 252 runs across two seasons.

PlayerSpanMatchesInningsNot OutsRunsHigh ScoreAverageBalls FacedStrike Rate100s50sDucks (0s)4s6s
HC Knight2021–20242323559765*33.16459130.06010765
DR Gibson2021–2024302754114118.68279147.31006627
DB Sharma2021–20241612728946*57.80228126.75001246
AC Kerr2022–20231212325260*28.00203124.13011300

London Spirit Bowling Stats

The London Spirit women’s team has had some great bowling performances over the seasons. Sarah Glenn has been a key player, taking 24 wickets in 16 matches with best figures of 4 for 22 and a solid average of just over 14. Amelia Kerr also made a big impact, picking up 19 wickets in only 12 games, with her best being 4 for 13 and taking a wicket almost every 11 balls. Deepti Sharma has been steady and reliable, taking 18 wickets while keeping things tight with an economy rate of just over 6 runs per over.

PlayerSpanMatchesBallsOversMaidensRuns ConcededWicketsBest BowlingAverageEconomyStrike Rate4W
S Glenn2023–20241631563.0340244/2214.166.4713.121
DR Gibson2021–20243040480.41567202/1028.358.4220.200
AC Kerr2022–20231221042.0263194/1313.847.5111.051
DB Sharma2021–20241631062.01313183/1817.386.0517.220

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London Spirit Women Performance Over the Years

The London Spirit women’s team has had its ups and downs over the years. In 2021, with Heather Knight as captain, they had a solid season, finishing 4th, with Knight scoring the most runs and Deepti Sharma doing well with the ball. Things were a bit tougher in 2022 and 2023 under Charlie Dean, as the team finished near the bottom, although Beth Mooney, Amelia Kerr, and Sarah Glenn had some good individual performances. But in 2024, the team really turned things around. With Knight back as captain, they went all the way and won their first title. Knight led from the front with the bat, and Sarah Glenn was brilliant with the ball, helping the team finish the season on a high note.

YearCaptainResultTop BatterRunsTop BowlerWickets
2021Heather Knight4th in groupHeather Knight214Deepti Sharma10
2022Charlie Dean7th in groupBeth Mooney205Amelia Kerr9
2023Charlie Dean6th in groupHeather Knight263Sarah Glenn11
2024Heather KnightChampionsHeather Knight271Sarah Glenn13

London Spirit Women 2025 Squad: Players to Watch Out For

For the 2025 season, keep an eye on Heather Knight, the experienced captain who helped London Spirit win their first title. Sarah Glenn is a key bowler who can really make a difference with her spin. Danielle Gibson is a strong all-rounder, good with both bat and ball. Also, new player Charli Knott from Australia brings fresh energy and skill to the team. These players will be important for the London Spirit’s success this year.

  • Heather Knight: Heather Knight was initially one of the key players to watch out for, but she recently suffered a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the 2025 season. She will now be involved in the coaching and mentoring role.
  • Sarah Glenn: Sarah Glenn earned a lot of praise for her performances as a leg-spin bowler. She finished the 2024 season with the second-highest wickets and played a crucial role in London Spirit's triumph.
  • Danielle Gibson: She had a strong show in The Hundred. Gibson was the leading run scorer for the team while also contributing on the bowling front with four wickets.

London Spirit Women Full Squad

Heather Knight, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Gibson, Deepti Sharma, Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Georgia Redmayne, Issy Wong, Cordelia Griffith, Tara Norris, Sophie Munro, and Rebecca Tyson.

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FAQs

Who is the current captain of the London Spirit women?

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Charlie Dean is the current captain of the London Spirit women.

Who is the owner of London Spirit women?

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London Spirit is co-owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and a consortium of US-based tech leaders, including Nikesh Arora and Satyan Gajwani.

Which players are in the current squad of London Spirit women?

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Heather Knight, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Gibson, Deepti Sharma, Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Georgia Redmayne, Issy Wong, Cordelia Griffith, Tara Norris, Sophie Munro, and Rebecca Tyson.

How many The Hundred titles have London Spirit women won?

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 London Spirit women have won one title in 2024.

What is the home ground of London Spirit?

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The home ground of London Spirit is Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Who is the head coach of London Spirit women?

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Chris Liddle is the head coach of London Spirit women.

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