Women's Hundred Competition: Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers claim victories

Women’s Hundred Competiton: Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles Match Report

In the 18th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition held at Old Trafford, Manchester, the Oval Invincibles emerged victorious against the Manchester Originals, winning by 7 wickets with 7 balls to spare.

The Manchester Originals, having elected to bat first, set a target of 126 runs. Their innings started on a steady note with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 38 off 29 balls, supported by Beth Mooney with a solid 22 from 20 balls. However, the team struggled to maintain momentum against the disciplined bowling attack of the Invincibles.

The Originals managed to post a total of 125/4 from their allotted 100 balls. Key contributions came from Sophie Ecclestone, who remained unbeaten on 26 from 15 balls, and Kathryn Bryce with 11 not out. Amanda-Jade Wellington was the standout bowler for the Invincibles, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in her 20 balls.

The Invincibles’ chase started with a strong performance from Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 33 off 36 balls before falling to Kathryn Bryce. Lauren Winfield-Hill added a quick 20 off 15 balls. Despite a brief stutter with the dismissals of Alice Capsey and Athapaththu, Marizanne Kapp (19* off 11 balls) and Player of the Match Paige Scholfield (48* off 27 balls) guided the Invincibles to victory, reaching the target in 93 balls. Scholfield’s explosive batting, featuring seven boundaries, was pivotal in sealing the win.

The Originals’ bowlers had a challenging task, with Alice Monaghan being the most effective, claiming 2 wickets for just 7 runs in her 10 balls. Despite the efforts, the Originals could not contain the strong batting lineup of the Invincibles.

Women’s Hundred Competiton: Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers Match Report

a dominant display at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the Northern Superchargers Women’s team secured a convincing 61-run victory over the Birmingham Phoenix in the 19th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition on August 6, 2024. This match saw outstanding performances, particularly from Alice Davidson-Richards, who was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 49 off 42 balls.

The Northern Superchargers elected to bat first after winning the toss. Their innings, though shaky at the start, was stabilized by the efforts of Annabel Sutherland (30 off 23 balls) and a remarkable knock from Alice Davidson-Richards. Despite losing early wickets, including captain Hollie Armitage for a duck and opener Davina Perrin for 2, the middle order managed to steer the team to a competitive total of 115/5. Davidson-Richards played a crucial role, hitting five boundaries and anchoring the innings through challenging phases.

Ellyse Perry and Emily Arlott were the pick of the bowlers for Birmingham Phoenix, each claiming two wickets. Perry’s figures of 2/13 from 10 balls highlighted her efficiency, while Arlott contributed with 2/22 from her 20 balls.

Chasing a target of 116 runs, Birmingham Phoenix’s batting line-up crumbled under the pressure exerted by the Northern Superchargers’ bowlers. The Phoenix were all out for a mere 54 runs in 86 balls. Sophie Devine was the only batter to show some resistance, scoring 20 off 25 balls, including a six and a four. However, she found little support from the other end as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.

Georgia Wareham and Linsey Smith led the charge with the ball for the Superchargers, both claiming three wickets each. Wareham’s spell was particularly lethal, taking 3/12 in 16 balls, while Smith’s 3/12 in 20 balls ensured there was no comeback for the Phoenix. Grace Ballinger and Kate Cross also chipped in with two and one wickets, respectively, tightening the noose around the Phoenix batters.