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)

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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

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Alice Davidson Richards – 50 (32)
• Best Batter: Nicola Carey – 25* (15)
• Best Bowler: Kate Cross – 2/16 (20)