Image: Northern Superchargers Women won the Hundred Women championship title / © ESPNCricinfo
Being the Finals of the tournament, the Women’s Hundred Final at Lord’s on August 31, 2025, was a thrilling showdown between Southern Brave and Northern Superchargers. Northern Superchargers won by 7 wickets, chasing down Brave’s 115/6 in just 88 balls, finishing at 119/3.
Southern Brave went out to bat first after Northern Superchargers chose to bowl, hoping to put up a big score in the final. The innings kicked off with Maia Bouchier and Danni Wyatt-Hodge at the crease, ready to set the tone. Bouchier came out swinging, smashing 13 runs off 11 balls with a four and a six. She looked confident, but her stay was cut short when Hollie Armitage caught her off Kate Cross’s bowling on the 23rd ball. Brave were at 28/0, and things were looking good. But then, disaster struck. Laura Wolvaardt, a key batter, was bowled by Cross for a duck on the very next ball. In just two balls, Brave went from cruising to 28/2, and the pressure was on.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge took it upon herself to steady the ship. She played some lovely shots, scoring 25 runs off 20 balls, including two fours and a six. Her aggressive approach kept the scoreboard ticking, but Annabel Sutherland got her out in the 40th ball, leaving Brave at 43/3. It was a big blow, as Wyatt-Hodge was looking dangerous. Sophie Devine, the experienced all-rounder, stepped up next. She played a calm and collected innings, making 23 runs off 28 balls with two fours. Her job was to rebuild, and she did it well, forming a solid partnership with Freya Kemp.
Kemp was the spark Brave needed. She smashed 26 runs off just 16 balls, hitting four boundaries with real power. Together, Devine and Kemp pushed Brave to 90/4 by the 74th ball, giving hope for a strong total. But just when it seemed like the Brave were finding their groove, Kemp got caught by Nicola Carey off Sutherland’s bowling in the 81st ball. The score was 92/5, and Brave were wobbling again. Things got worse when Georgia Adams, the captain, was run out for just 1 run off 3 balls in the 86th ball. At 94/6, Brave were in trouble, and it was up to Chloe Tryon and Mady Villiers to salvage the innings.
Tryon played cautiously, staying not out on 5 runs off 10 balls, while Villiers brought some late fireworks, scoring an unbeaten 17 off 11 balls with three crisp fours. Their efforts helped Brave reach 115/6 by the end of their 100 balls. The extras added 5 runs, 1 bye, 3 leg byes, and 1 wide, which gave a small boost. The final total was decent but not massive, and Brave knew they needed to bowl well to defend it.
Northern Superchargers’ bowlers were on point. Kate Cross was brilliant, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs in her 20 balls. Annabel Sutherland matched her, also grabbing 2 wickets for 23 runs. Grace Ballinger was super tight, giving away just 6 runs in 10 balls, though she didn’t get a wicket. Nicola Carey and Linsey Smith kept things under control, conceding 25 and 23 runs respectively in their 20 balls each. Lucy Higham chipped in with 1 wicket for 11 runs in her 10 balls. The Superchargers’ attack never let Brave run away with the game, keeping the scoring rate in check and striking at key moments.
Brave’s innings had its ups and downs. They started strong with Bouchier and Wyatt-Hodge, but quick wickets hurt them. Devine and Kemp’s partnership was a highlight, but losing wickets stopped them from building big partnerships. The total of 115/6 was something to fight for, but it felt like Superchargers had the edge going into the chase.
Northern Superchargers needed 116 runs in 100 balls to win the title, and they approached the chase with focus. Davina Perrin and Alice Davidson-Richards opened the batting, looking to get off to a quick start. Perrin played with freedom, scoring 17 runs off 16 balls with three fours. She gave Superchargers a solid start, but Sophie Devine got her out, caught by Maia Bouchier, in the 24th ball. The score was 28/1, and the power play ended with 33 runs on the board.
Alice Davidson-Richards, however, couldn’t quite get going. She scored 7 runs off 9 balls with one four before Mady Villiers had her stumped by Rhianna Southby in the 30th ball. At 48/2, Superchargers were still in control, but they needed someone to take charge. Enter Phoebe Litchfield, the Player of the Series. She lit up Lord’s with a cracking 26 runs off 13 balls, smashing four fours and a six. Her quickfire knock pushed Superchargers to 50 runs in 36 balls, but Chloe Tryon got her out, caught by Lauren Bell, in the 44th ball. At 59/3, the game was in the balance.
Rain paused the game at 55/2 after 38 balls, with Annabel Sutherland and Nicola Carey at the crease. When play resumed, the pair took control. Sutherland played a steady hand, finishing unbeaten on 28 off 25 balls with a four and a six. Carey, the Player of the Match, was the star, scoring an unbeaten 35 off 25 balls with five fours. Their unbroken 60-run partnership for the fourth wicket was the game-changer. They reached 100 runs in 79 balls and finished the chase in 88 balls, scoring 119/3 to win with 12 balls left.
Southern Brave’s bowlers tried hard but couldn’t stop the flow of runs. Lauren Bell was economical, giving away 19 runs in 20 balls, but she didn’t take a wicket. Sophie Devine picked up 1 wicket for 21 runs in 15 balls, while Mady Villiers and Chloe Tryon each took 1 wicket, conceding 29 and 19 runs respectively. Tilly Corteen-Coleman bowled 15 balls for 16 runs, and Georgia Adams gave away 15 runs in 8 balls. The 6 extras, all wides, didn’t help Brave’s cause.
The chase was smooth for Superchargers, thanks to Perrin’s start, Litchfield’s burst, and the calm finishing by Sutherland and Carey. The strategic timeout at 97/3 in 75 balls helped them plan the final push, and their 50-run stand in 40 balls sealed the deal. With 22,542 fans cheering at Lord’s, Northern Superchargers celebrated their 2025 Women’s Hundred title, with Carey’s all-round brilliance leading the way.
For the Southern Brave (Women) in their 100-ball match, Kate Cross delivered the TCNI Magic Moment of the Game with two wickets in consecutive balls, turning the tide. Batting first, Southern Brave reached 115/6, with Freya Kemp’s quickfire 26 off 16 (4 fours) and Mady Villiers’ unbeaten 17 off 11 (3 fours) providing late momentum. Maia Bouchier (13 off 11) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (25 off 20) started well, but Cross’s double strike derailed them. She dismissed Bouchier (caught) and Laura Wolvaardt (bowled for 0) in balls 23 and 24, leaving Brave at 28/2.
Cross finished with 2/23 in 20 balls, her pace, and accuracy proving vital. Annabel Sutherland also claimed 2/23, removing Wyatt-Hodge and Kemp, while Sophie Devine’s 23 off 28 offered resistance. The innings saw 5 extras and a run-out of captain Georgia Adams. Despite a shaky middle phase, Brave’s lower order fought back, but Cross’s back-to-back wickets remained the game’s defining moment.
Despite the tensions in the Finals, Phoebe Litchfield shone brightly for Northern Superchargers (Women) in their chase of 116 runs from 100 balls. The young batter delivered a standout performance, earning her the title of TCNI’s Hero of the Day. Litchfield smashed an impressive 26 runs off just 13 balls, showcasing her aggressive intent with a strike rate of 200.00. Her knock included four boundaries and a six, thrilling the crowd and giving her team a strong push.
Coming in early after Davina Perrin’s dismissal at 28 runs, Litchfield attacked the bowling, particularly dominating with her crisp shot-making. Although she fell for 26, caught off Chloe Tryon’s bowling at 59/3 after 44 balls, her quickfire contribution set a solid platform. Her ability to accelerate against a disciplined attack, including bowlers like Lauren Bell and Sophie Devine, was crucial. The Superchargers ultimately reached 119/3 in 88 balls, with Annabel Sutherland (28* off 25) and Nicola Carey (35* off 25) finishing unbeaten. Litchfield’s fearless batting under pressure highlighted her growing reputation as a game-changer in high-stakes matches.