By Jon Batham

RAVI BOPARA went from villain to hero as London Spirit beat Northern Superchargers by 13 runs at Lord’s to keep alive their hopes of a place in the knockout stages. The veteran all-rounder dropped a sitter of a catch early in the Superchargers’ attempt to chased down 161 but atoned and then some with ball in hand taking 4-21, including the prize wicket of Harry Brook for 44 (from 24), the youngster having played like a man scorned following his omission from England’s World Cup squad earlier this week. Earlier, Adam Rossington made his second 50...