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

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Deandra Dottin – 51* (26)
• Best Batter: Deandra Dottin – 51* (26)
• Best Bowler: Kathryn Bryce – 2/9 (20)