London Spirit claimed their second win of The Hundred with a 21-run victory over Trent Rockets.

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith scored a half century for the hosts at Lord’s as they reached a total of 162 for five and Joe Root’s Rockets, who had won their opening two matches, were unable to keep pace in reply.

Smith was eventually caught by his England team-mate Root off the bowling of Sam Cook for 52 but captain Kane Williamson maintained the pace with 45, while Ollie Pope and Ashton Turner also contributed valuable runs.

Openers Tom Banton and Root got London Spirit off to a strong start in their reply, putting on 73 for the first wicket, but Marcus Stoinis , who smashed four sixes, was the only other batter to make an impression.

There was a painful end to his innings after onl

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