The Hundred Women’s: Full match highlights and top performers—match 25
Alice Davidson Richards’ quickfire fifty powered Northern Superchargers Women to a 7-wicket win over Oval Invincibles Women at Headingley.
Match Information:
- Match: Northern Superchargers Women v Oval Invincibles Women (Match 25)
- Ground: Headingley - Leeds
- Toss: Oval Invincibles Women (batted)
- Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
Northern Superchargers Women won by 7 wickets after chasing down 126 with 5 balls remaining. The Superchargers' bowlers Kate Cross and Annabel Sutherland did well to restrict the Oval Invincibles Women to a subpar score of 125 before Alice Davidson-Richards and Nicola Carey orchestrated a successful chase with an assured batting performance.
Oval Invincibles Women Innings - 125/6 in 100 balls
The Oval Invincibles struggled for momentum throughout the innings with far too many wickets falling too quickly. Captain Winfield-Hill led with a top score of 37 (30), whilst Joanne Gardner added a late flourish with *19 (14)**. Meg Lanning added a slow 21 (25), but none could find a solid partnership with any of their teammates. The Superchargers' bowlers kept things straight, with Kate Cross (2/16) and Annabel Sutherland (2/26) sparking the demise of the Invincibles.
Batting Highlights:
- Lauren Winfield-Hill – 37 (30)
- Meg Lanning – 21 (25)
- Joanne Gardner – 19* (14)
Bowling Highlights:
- Kate Cross – 2/16 (20)
- Annabel Sutherland – 2/26 (20)
- Linsey Smith – 1/28 (20)
Northern Superchargers Women Innings: 127/3 in 95 balls (Target 126)
During their chase, Alice Davidson Richards was in commanding form, hitting 50 (32) and hitting 9 fours, while Phoebe Litchfield added a steadying 29 from 21 balls. Nicola Carey was then in a hurry, finishing on 25 (15) as the Superchargers eased to victory. The Invincibles bowled well and claimed a few wickets but never created pressure, with Amanda-Jade Wellington (1/19) taking the best figures on the day.
Batting:
- Alice Davidson Richards - 50 (32)
- Phoebe Litchfield - 29 (21)
- Nicola Carey - 25* (15)
Bowling:
- Amanda-Jade Wellington - 1/19 (20)
- Sophia Smale - 1/32 (20)
- Phoebe Franklin - 1/15 (10)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval Invincibles Women | 125/6 | 100 | Lost by 7 wickets |
| Northern Superchargers Women | 127/3 | 95 | Won by 7 wickets |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Alice Davidson Richards – 50 (32)
- Best Batter: Nicola Carey – 25* (15)
- Best Bowler: Kate Cross – 2/16 (20)
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