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Ferreira’s Late Show Not Enough as Oval Invincibles Fall to Northern Superchargers
Northern Superchargers Maintain Dominance at Headingley
A blistering late cameo by Donovan Ferreira went in vain as Oval Invincibles suffered a 16-run defeat against Northern Superchargers in a high-octane clash at Headingley on Saturday in The Hundred 2025. Ferreira’s lightning-quick 15-ball 41 reignited hopes for the visitors, but the task proved too steep as they fell short of the mammoth target of 199 runs.
The result marked only Invincibles’ second loss of the season, though they continue to top the table. Meanwhile, the Superchargers’ comprehensive display boosted their playoff credentials, led by brilliant knocks from Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, and Harry Brook.
Superchargers Pile on the Runs with Fiery Batting
Crawley and Malan Lay the Foundation
Put into bat, the Superchargers seized momentum right from the start. Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan stitched together a blistering 76-run opening stand in just 39 balls. Crawley dismantled the experienced Sam Curran, hitting him for three consecutive boundaries in the fifth set, while Malan joined in by launching attacks on Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter.
The Invincibles managed to break the partnership soon after, but the damage was already done.
Harry Brook and David Miller Accelerate
The middle order picked up where the openers left off, with Harry Brook smashing his way to a scintillating 27-ball 56. He particularly targeted Gus Atkinson, dispatching him for two sixes and a boundary. Brook’s innings ensured the tempo remained high even after Crawley and Malan’s dismissals.
To make matters worse for Invincibles, David Miller capped off the innings in style with an unbeaten 16-ball 37, hammering three sixes in a row off Tom Curran. The Superchargers finished with a commanding 198/4 in 100 balls, setting Invincibles a mountainous task.
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Invincibles’ Chase Falters Despite Late Fightback
Early Momentum but Quick Setbacks
Chasing 199, the Invincibles began promisingly with Will Jacks playing aggressively, cracking three boundaries and a six. However, partner Tawanda Muwyeye struggled to keep up with the scoring rate before being dismissed, halting their early surge.
Although Jordan Cox and Sam Curran attempted to rebuild, a sudden flurry of wickets, combined with skipper Sam Billings’ slow progress, left Invincibles in deep trouble at 115/4 after 71 balls. With 84 runs required from the final 29 balls, the Superchargers appeared well in control.
Ferreira’s Blazing Knock Revives Hopes
Enter Donovan Ferreira, who injected much-needed firepower into Invincibles’ innings. The South African showcased his power by smashing Samit Patel for three boundaries and a six in one set, before dismantling Jacob Duffy with another aggressive burst.
By the time Ferreira got out for 41 off just 15 balls, Invincibles had slashed the equation down to 40 runs off 12 balls. Unfortunately, the task proved too steep even for Billings and Tom Curran, as disciplined Superchargers bowling sealed the victory.
Brief Scores
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Northern Superchargers: 198/4 in 100 balls (Zak Crawley 59, Harry Brook 56, David Miller 37*; Will Jacks 1/25)
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Oval Invincibles: 182/7 in 100 balls (Donovan Ferreira 41, Sam Curran 30; Tom Lawes 2/22)
Result: Northern Superchargers won by 16 runs.
Key Takeaways from the Contest
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Zak Crawley and Malan gave Superchargers a flying start.
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Harry Brook’s explosive half-century was pivotal in maintaining high scoring rate.
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David Miller’s fiery finish pushed Superchargers near the 200-mark.
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Donovan Ferreira’s heroic late cameo almost swung momentum but fell short.
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The Superchargers victory shakes up the top-four race, while Invincibles remain top despite the defeat.
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