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Southern Brave Dominate Northern Superchargers to Claim Top Spot in Women’s Hundred 2025
Southern Brave powered their way to the summit of the Women’s Hundred 2025 standings with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Northern Superchargers at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The home side’s disciplined bowling attack bundled the visitors out for just 102, before a calm and calculated chase sealed their third consecutive win of the tournament.
This result handed the Superchargers their first defeat of the season after two straight wins, while underlining Brave’s growing dominance in the competition.
Northern Superchargers Struggle with the Bat
Early Breakthroughs Put Visitors on the Back Foot
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Northern Superchargers were rocked almost immediately by Southern Brave’s clinical new-ball bowling. Alice Davidson-Richards departed in the second over, followed shortly by the dangerous Phoebe Litchfield.
By the end of the powerplay (25 balls), the Superchargers had managed only 22 runs, a sign of the mounting pressure. Skipper Hollie Armitage provided a lone resistance, scoring a composed 36 off 29 balls with four boundaries, but lacked support from the other end.
Sophie Devine Leads Ruthless Bowling Performance
Sophie Devine once again proved why she’s among the most valuable players in the format. The New Zealand all-rounder dismantled the Superchargers’ middle and lower order, claiming 3 for 15 in her 20 balls. Her double strike to remove Lucy Higham and Linsey Smith in consecutive deliveries effectively sealed the visitors’ fate.
Georgia Adams backed up Devine with 2 for 20, while Lauren Bell and Mady Villiers each chipped in with a wicket to complete a superb collective effort. The Superchargers’ innings eventually folded at exactly 102, a score that looked well below par on a good batting surface.
Brave’s Chase: Wyatt-Hodge and Wolvaardt Shine
Despite the early dismissal of Maia Bouchier for just 5, Brave never looked troubled in their pursuit of the modest target.
62-Run Partnership Steers the Ship
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (43 off 31) and Laura Wolvaardt (33* off 27) stitched together a fluent 62-run stand off just 45 balls. Wyatt-Hodge played with her characteristic aggression, finding the boundary five times, while Wolvaardt anchored the innings with elegance and precision.
When Wyatt-Hodge was stumped by Bess Heath off Katherine Fraser, Brave were just a few hits away from victory. Devine, fittingly, finished the job, striking the only six of the match to secure the win with 17 balls to spare.
Table Implications and What’s Next
With this win, Southern Brave have leapfrogged into first place in the Women’s Hundred standings, showcasing a blend of bowling discipline and batting fluency that will make them hard to stop. For Northern Superchargers, the defeat serves as a wake-up call as they prepare for their next fixture.
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Brief Scores
Northern Superchargers: 102 in 100 balls (Hollie Armitage 36, Annabel Sutherland 20; Sophie Devine 3-15, Georgia Adams 2-20)
Southern Brave: 103/2 in 83 balls (Danni Wyatt-Hodge 43, Laura Wolvaardt 33*; Katherine Fraser 1-11)
Result: Southern Brave won by 8 wickets
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