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 charged to their fifth victory of the season and enhanced their playoff prospects with a comfortable 7-wicket win against Oval Invincibles Women at Headingley. Oval Invincibles women, batting first, never really found their groove, finishing at 125/6 from a possible 100 balls. Lauren Winfield-Hill’s take-it-or-leave-it 37 was a lone bright spot after a number of batters had started promisingly but failed to capitalize. Annabel Sutherland and Kate Cross kept it tight with their disciplined spells of bowling. Superchargers, in reply, always looked in control as Alice Davidson Richards scored a fluent 50 off 32 balls, and Phoebe Litchfield clocked a quick 29. Nicola Carey’s 25 not out saw the team home at 127/3 from a possible 100 balls.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Points Table

Key Stats

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)

Oval Invincibles Women had a challenging match against the Northern Superchargers Women in match 25 of The Hundred Women's 2025. Batting first, The top order of the Invincibles failed to ignite their innings and were restricted to just 125/6 in 100 balls. The Superchargers reached the target with an easy 7 wickets in hand with 5 balls to spare, getting 127/3 in 95 balls. The loss by seven wickets exposed the three departments of the Invincibles—batting, bowling, and overall execution—where they were lacking. Here are the main reasons why Oval Invincibles Women lost the match.

1. Batting Failure and Missing Partnerships

Oval Invincibles’ innings never managed to get off the ground because early wickets stalled the innings. Lauren Winfield-Hill’s 37 (30) and Meg Lanning’s 21 (25) provided starts, but no big stand developed. With Joanne Gardner’s cameo of 19 (14), the total of 125/6 was well below par.

2. Superchargers’ Disciplined Bowling

The Superchargers’ bowlers kept things tight and struck at regular intervals. Kate Cross starred with 2/16 (20), while Annabel Sutherland supported with 2/26 (20). Grace Ballinger also chipped in, ensuring Invincibles never accelerated.

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3. Davidson-Richards’ Match-Winning Knock

Chasing 126, Alice Davidson-Richards powered the Superchargers with a brilliant 50 (32). Phoebe Litchfield scored a steady 29 (21), while Nicola Carey finished unbeaten on 25 (15). They reached 127/3 in 95 balls, sealing an easy win.

The Northern Superchargers Women have had an excellent tournament so far, winning four out of their six matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with 16 points. They won their last match by eight wickets against the London Spirit Women. 

On the other hand, Oval Invincible Women have secured two victories and currently stand in sixth position in the points table with eight points. They lost their last match by six wickets against the Trent Rockets Women. 

NOS W vs OVI W Match Details

Date: 23rd August, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Live Streaming: Fancode  

NOS W vs OVI W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters NOS W vs OVI W

• Meg Lanning (OVI W) - 247 runs in this tournament 

• Phoebe Litchfield (NOS W) - 176 runs in this tournament 

• Alice Capsey (OVI W) - 168 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler NOS W vs OVI W

• Marizanne Kapp (OVI W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Kate Cross (NOS W) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Eva Gray (NOS W) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

NOS W vs OVI W Recent Performance

NOS W vs OVI W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If OVI W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS W is expected to score 145-165 runs

• Result prediction- NOS W will win the match by 10-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If OVI W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- OVI W is expected to score 125-135 runs.

• Result prediction- NOS W will win the match by 5 wickets 

NOS W vs OVI W Predicted Playing XI

Northern Superchargers Women (NOS W) Playing XI 

Davina Perrin, Alice Davidson Richards, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Hollie Armitage (c), Nicola Carey, Bess Heath (wk), Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Grace Ballinger.

Oval Invincible Women (OVI W) Playing XI

Davina Perrin, Alice Davidson Richards, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Hollie Armitage (c), Nicola Carey, Bess Heath (wk), Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Grace Ballinger.

NOS W vs OVI W Complete Squad

Northern Superchargers Women - 

Hollie Armitage, Grace Ballinger, Ella Claridge, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Katherine Fraser, Bess Heath, Lucy Higham, Phoebe Litchfield, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Linsey Smith, Annabel Sutherland, Sophia Turner, Georgia Wareham.

Oval Invincible Women -

Alice Capsey, Tash Farrant, Phoebe Franklin, Jo Gardner, Daisy Gibb, Marizanne Kapp, Kalea Moore, Meg Lanning, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Rebecca Odgers, Paige Scholfield, Rachel Slater, Sophia Smale, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Lauren Winfield-Hill.

NOS W vs OVI W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Northern Superchargers Women To win

We predict that Northern Superchargers Women will be winning this Hundred Women's match. The likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland and Linsey Smith will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers Women face off against Oval Invincibles Women in Match 25 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Headingley. Northern Superchargers is in good form with four wins in six matches. They sit second on the table and are coming off an eight-wicket victory over London Spirit. On the other hand, Oval Invincibles Women have had little success with just two wins in six matches and are in the lower half of the table. They lost to the Trent Rockets, which showed their problems in the batting unit needed to be corrected to stay relevant for the playoffs.

NOS-W vs OVI-W: Match Details

• Match: Northern Superchargers Women vs Oval Invincibles Women
• Date: August 23, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 25

NOS-W vs OVI-W: Live Streaming Details

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NOS-W vs OVI-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers Women (NOS W): Davina Perrin, Davidson Richards, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Hollie Armitage (C), Nicola Carey, Bess Heath (WK), Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, and Grace Ballinger.

Oval Invincibles Women (OVI W): Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Joanne Gardner, Phoebe Franklin, Kalea Moore, Daisy Gibb, Sophia Smale.

Northern Superchargers (NOS W) will face Oval Invincibles (OVI W) in Match No. 25 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday, August 23. The Superchargers are enjoying a strong season with four wins in six games and currently sit second on the table. Hollie Armitage’s side is full of confidence after their dominant eight-wicket win over London Spirit.

On the other hand, the Oval Invincibles Women have had a hard time maintaining their form throughout the current season. They have won only two out of six matches and are in the bottom half of the table. Their last match against the Trent Rockets has shown their batting weaknesses, and they have to fix this issue quickly if they want to be in the playoffs race.

NOS-W vs OVI-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Northern Superchargers Women – 3
  
• Oval Invincibles Women – 1
  
• Tied – 0
  

The Superchargers have a better record compared to the Invincibles in their encounters, having won three out of four clashes with the latter. Moreover, they will have the advantage of the current form on their side and thus will be the ones to look out for in this match.

NOS-W vs OVI-W: Pitch Report

Headingley has produced balanced contests so far this season with an average first-innings score of 129. Pacers get assistance early on, but spinners could become crucial as the game progresses, making batting partnerships even more valuable.

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NOS-W vs OVI-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers Women (NOS W): Davina Perrin, Davidson Richards, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Hollie Armitage (C), Nicola Carey, Bess Heath (WK), Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, and Grace Ballinger.

Oval Invincibles Women (OVI W): Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Joanne Gardner, Phoebe Franklin, Kalea Moore, Daisy Gibb, Sophia Smale.