The Hundred Women’s: Full match highlights and top performers—match 17
Deandra Dottin’s explosive unbeaten 51 powered Manchester Originals Women to a tense 5-run win over Northern Superchargers Women in a low-scoring thriller.
Match Details
- Match: Manchester Originals Women vs Northern Superchargers Women
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- Toss: Northern Superchargers Women (Bowl)
- Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
Manchester Originals Women beat Northern Superchargers Women by 5 runs in a nail-biting finish in a low-scoring contest in Manchester. After Northern Superchargers Women invited the Originals to bat first, the Originals made a reluctant start, going under the speed limit, but were saved by Deandra Dottin, who smashed an explosive 26-ball 51 in the final stages of the innings, lifting the Originals to 117/5 in 100 balls. In response, the Superchargers chased with a steady pace, but a disciplined bowling performance from the Originals, led by Kathryn Bryce and Sophie Ecclestone, contained the Superchargers to 112/7 for the Originals to secure a narrow but vital victory.
Manchester Originals Women Innings: 117/5 in 100 balls
Captain Beth Mooney fell early with the Originals on 22/2 inside 25 balls. Kathryn Bryce (5 not out) and Amelia Kerr (21 runs from 26 balls) steadied the innings before Deandra Dottin flew into action with a belligerent innings of 51 runs off 26 balls at a strike rate of 196.15 off a poor over from Northern Superchargers Women. Along with Alice Monaghan's partner (8 from 7 balls), paired with Dottin at the end of their innings, contributed enough runs thanks to the excellent bowling of Kate Cross and Annabel Sutherland.
MCR-W Batting Highlights
- Deandra Dottin – 51* (26)
- Amelia Kerr – 21 (26)
- Beth Mooney – 8 (9)
NOR-W Bowling Highlights:
- Kate Cross – 2/10 (20 balls)
- Annabel Sutherland – 1/25 (20 balls)
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Northern Superchargers Women Innings: 112/7 in 100 balls (Target: 118)
The run chase was spearheaded by Phoebe Litchfield (31 off 27) and Alice Davidson-Richards (29 off 26), but in crucial periods, they lost wickets too regularly to build any momentum. Kathryn Bryce (2 from 9) managed to take 2 wickets, one in each of her first 2 overs. Sophie Ecclestone (2/9) and Amelia Kerr (2/10) restricted the Northern Superchargers with tight spells, and just when it appeared that Nicola Carey would see them over the line, she was removed, and despite a courageous innings, the Superchargers fell 5 runs short in a tense finish to the match.
NOR-W Batting Highlights:
- Phoebe Litchfield – 31 (27)
- Alice Davidson-Richards – 29 (26)
- Nicola Carey – 8* (7)
MCR-W Bowling Highlights:
- Kathryn Bryce – 2/9 (20 balls)
- Sophie Ecclestone – 2/9 (20 balls)
- Amelia Kerr – 2/10 (20 balls)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Originals Women | 117/5 | 100 | Won by 5 runs |
| Northern Superchargers W | 112/7 | 100 | Lost by 5 runs |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Deandra Dottin – 51* (26)
- Best Batter: Deandra Dottin – 51* (26)
- Best Bowler: Kathryn Bryce – 2/9 (20)
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