A fox unexpectedly stole the show during the opening clash of The Hundred 2025 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, creating a moment of wild amusement amid the high-octane action. The unusual interruption came during the match between defending champions Oval Invincibles and London Spirit, as the fox sprinted across the outfield, drawing laughter and applause from fans and commentators alike.

As the drama unfolded off the pitch, the on-field story wasn’t too different. Batting first, the London Spirit struggled to find momentum. Keaton Jennings (5 off 9) and David Warner (9 off 10) both fell to Jordan Clark, while Kane Williamson (9 off 7) couldn’t make an impact before losing to Jason Behrendorff.

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The middle order also failed to fire, with Wayne Madsen (10), John Simpson (1), and Liam Dawson (1) departing cheaply. Rashid Khan and Nathan Sowter made light work of the Spirit’s batting, with Rashid claiming three wickets.

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Ashton Turner top-scored with a fighting 21 off 14, but once he fell to Sam Curran, the tail collapsed quickly. London Spirit were bowled out for a modest 81.

In reply, Oval Invincibles chased down the target comfortably. Will Jacks (24 off 24) and Tawanda Muyeye (18 off 20) laid the platform before Liam Dawson struck twice. Jordan Cox managed just 5 before falling to Dan Worrall. Curran added a brisk 14 but was dismissed by Turner.

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However, Sam Billings and Donovan Ferreira ensured no further hiccups, guiding the Invincibles to victory with 31 balls remaining. While Oval’s dominance with bat and ball stood out, it was the fox’s surprise cameo that became the talk of the town—proving once again that cricket never fails to deliver the unexpected.