🏏 About London Spirit
The London Spirit represent North London in The Hundred, playing their home matches at the world-famous Lord’s Cricket Ground. The team brings together elite international talent, strong England representatives, and a fast-growing supporter base.
The Spirit’s identity blends tradition (Lord’s as the venue) with modern innovation, appealing to fans who want high-energy cricket in a historic setting.
🏟️ Home Stadium – Lord’s Cricket Ground
Known globally as “The Home of Cricket,” Lord’s is one of the most prestigious sporting venues in the world.
Key features:
- Capacity: 31,000
- Modern Compton & Edrich stands
- Exceptional sightlines and acoustics
- Heritage-rich pavilions & museum
- World-class hospitality options
During The Hundred, Lord’s hosts vibrant, family-focused matchdays — a modern twist on a venue rooted in tradition.
📚 Extended History of London Spirit
The Spirit were formed in 2021 with the start of The Hundred. While a newer franchise, they have experienced strong progress.
Milestones:
- 2022: Men’s team finishes runners-up after a breakthrough campaign
- Women’s team: Consistently competitive despite injuries and squad changes
- The Spirit have fielded some of the biggest names in global cricket, drawing large crowds to Lord’s
The franchise’s development reflects The Hundred’s balance between innovation and history.
⭐ Star Players & Playing Identity
London Spirit have featured top-tier talents:
- Zak Crawley – Dynamic top-order bat
- Dan Lawrence – Stylish middle-order hitter
- Eoin Morgan (retired) – Former England captain & tactician
- Glenn Maxwell – Power hitter and spinner
- Sophie Luff – Women’s team cornerstone
- Amelia Kerr – Elite all-rounder
Playing style:
- Pace-heavy bowling
- High-risk, high-reward batting
- Strong death-overs specialists
- Tactical match-ups suited to Lord’s unique pitch dimensions
🔥 Competitions
London Spirit compete in:
- The Hundred (Men’s & Women’s competitions)
The competition runs across late July to August, with Spirit hosting some of London’s highest-attended fixtures.
🧭 Rivals
Key rivalries:
- Oval Invincibles – The London Derby
- Trent Rockets – Multiple dramatic matchups
- Welsh Fire – Regional rivalry growing each season
Derbies at Lord’s routinely attract families, tourists, and neutral cricket fans.
🎟️ Ticket Guide – London Spirit
Lord’s Hundred tickets are in extremely high demand.
Typical prices:
- Adults: £14–£40
- Kids: £5
- Premium hospitality: £150–£450+
- Family packages: Strong availability on early-bird windows
Derby matches vs Oval Invincibles sell out earliest.
🎉 Matchday Experience
Lord’s transforms for The Hundred:
- Music and entertainment between balls
- Lightning-fast gameplay
- Food markets and street vendors
- Kid zones and autograph areas
- Modern scoreboards & lighting
A unique blend of cricket tradition and modern sport entertainment.
📊 Franchise Records
- Best Finish (Men): Runners-up (2022)
- Best Finish (Women): Top-four contention in multiple seasons
- Top Run-Scorers: Zak Crawley, Adam Rossington
- Top Wicket-Takers: Mason Crane, Amelia Kerr