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Litchfield, Sutherland Shine as Northern Superchargers Outclass London Spirit in The Hundred 2025
Superchargers Continue Strong Form With Fourth Win
Northern Superchargers produced a commanding display in The Hundred 2025 as Phoebe Litchfield’s explosive half-century and Annabel Sutherland’s all-round brilliance powered them to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord’s. The win, completed with 34 balls to spare, marked Superchargers’ fourth triumph of the season, taking them to second spot on the points table and firmly placing them among the tournament’s front-runners.
London Spirit Struggle to Post Competitive Total
Early Wickets Derail the Innings
London Spirit, opting to bat first, were pegged back immediately by disciplined new-ball bowling from Kate Cross and Grace Ballinger. Both seamers struck early to remove top-order batters, leaving Spirit searching for stability. Georgia Redmayne attempted to anchor the innings with a composed knock, but consistent breakthroughs at the other end ensured Spirit never gathered momentum.
Superchargers’ Bowling Dominance
Annabel Sutherland showcased her versatility with the ball, returning figures of 3 for 20, while Ballinger maintained the pressure with an economical 2 for 12. Nicola Carey also chipped in, dismissing set batters at crucial stages. Izzy Wong and Charlie Dean stitched together a 33-run partnership — the highest stand of the innings — but the lack of acceleration in the final overs restricted Spirit to a below-par 90/8 in their allotted 100 balls.
For context, The Hundred has often seen teams push totals past 130–140 to stay competitive, making Spirit’s effort fall significantly short of the expected benchmark.
Litchfield and Sutherland Seal the Chase
Tyson’s Double Strike Offers Brief Hope
London Spirit had a glimmer of hope when Rebecca Tyson struck twice early, dismissing both openers cheaply and finishing with impressive figures of 2 for 6. However, that was as good as it got for Spirit as Litchfield and Sutherland came together to take full control of the chase.
Litchfield’s Aggression and Sutherland’s Composure
Phoebe Litchfield stamped her authority on the game almost immediately, cracking three boundaries off Izzy Wong in the second set after Tyson’s breakthrough. She maintained the aggressive tempo throughout the partnership, punishing Charlie Knott with back-to-back boundaries as Superchargers raced ahead in the chase.
Annabel Sutherland played the perfect supporting role, mixing caution with calculated aggression. Her standout moment came when she dispatched Wong for a six over backward square leg, underlining her ability to balance anchoring with attacking stroke play.
Match-Winning Partnership
The duo’s unbeaten third-wicket stand took Superchargers home comfortably. Litchfield, who finished with a sparkling 55* off just 38 balls, fittingly struck the winning boundary off the 66th delivery of the innings. Sutherland remained unbeaten on 29, capping off a near-perfect all-round performance that underlined her importance to the Superchargers’ campaign.
Brief Scores
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London Spirit: 90/8 in 100 balls (Georgia Redmayne 21, Izzy Wong 24; Annabel Sutherland 3-20, Grace Ballinger 2-12)
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Northern Superchargers: 93/2 in 66 balls (Phoebe Litchfield 55*, Annabel Sutherland 29*; Rebecca Tyson 2-6)
Northern Superchargers won by 8 wickets.
Key Takeaways from the Match
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London Spirit failed to capitalize despite wickets in hand, hitting very few boundaries in the final overs.
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Annabel Sutherland’s match-winning all-round performance proved decisive.
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Phoebe Litchfield’s aggressive stroke play highlighted the difference between the two sides.
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With this victory, Northern Superchargers have established themselves as serious contenders for the playoff stages.
For more in-depth coverage of women’s cricket and domestic tournaments, you can also check our detailed analysis of The Hundred 2025 fixtures and results.
