On August 1, 2026, the London Spirit suffered their second defeat of The Hundred tournament against the Southern Brave. However, even after delivering an impressive individual performance, Marizanne Kapp could not take her team over the line. Breaking her silence after the disappointing defeat, the South African all-rounder shared a major statement.
Marizanne Kapp Gives Candid Verdict on London Spirit’s Performance
Chasing a target of 116 runs set by Spirit Women, Southern Brave crossed the finish line comfortably with minimal trouble to secure a convincing victory. Despite the loss, Kapp was the standout performer for the London Spirit. She contributed 34 runs off 27 balls with the bat and also picked up 2 wickets while conceding just 16 runs in 20 balls with the ball.
Although their journey in the tournament is far from over, the road to the qualifiers has certainly become more challenging, something Marizanne Kapp understands well.
Kapp wrote, “Not been playing our best cricket, but its not over yet! Love playing at Lord’s 🧡💙 #LondonSpirit”
The experienced all-rounder’s comments clearly suggest that she accepts the fact that the London Spirit have not played their best cricket so far. However, that does not mean the team is ready to give up. Instead, Kapp believes the side is prepared to fight back in the upcoming matches.
With four games still left, all eyes will be on how the London Spirit responds to this setback and whether Marizanne Kapp can continue her impressive form in the matches ahead.
The South African all-rounder has proved to be a valuable asset for the London Spirit so far, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball. In four matches, Kapp has picked up nine wickets and scored 78 runs, showcasing her importance to the team’s campaign.
London Spirit will be hoping that Kapp continues her excellent form in the upcoming fixtures and plays a key role in helping the team secure convincing victories in their remaining matches.