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The 30th match of The Hundred Women 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, witnessed a commanding performance by the Northern Superchargers as they demolished Manchester Originals by eight wickets to secure their place in the Eliminator. In a match where every moment mattered for qualification hopes, Linsey Smith‘s sharp reflex catch to dismiss New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr became a defining moment that epitomized the Superchargers’ clinical display on August 26, 2025.
Linsey Smith grabs a sharp reflex catch to dismiss Amelia Kerr
The drama unfolded in the 13th set of balls when Kerr, desperate to break free from the mounting pressure, charged down the track against Smith’s generously flighted delivery on the off-stump line. Kerr’s attempt to loft the ball straight with the toe end of her bat resulted in a sharp return catch that Smith pouched with remarkable reflexes, dismissing the dangerous all-rounder for just 6 runs off 10 balls. This caught and bowled dismissal came at a crucial juncture with Manchester Originals struggling at 44/4, and Smith’s alertness effectively ended any hopes of a meaningful recovery from the visitors.
Smith, who finished with figures of 1/17 from her 20 balls, played a pivotal role in restricting the Originals to a paltry 94 all out in 95 deliveries. Her economical bowling and that crucial catch of Kerr showcased the all-round brilliance that has made the Northern Superchargers such a formidable unit at their Headingley fortress.
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Northern Superchargers’ clinical chase completes comprehensive victory over Manchester Originals
The Northern Superchargers’ response to the modest target of 95 runs was nothing short of clinical dominance. Despite losing Davina Perrin early for 5 runs, Alice Davidson-Richards (30 off 18 balls with six boundaries) and Phoebe Litchfield (26* off 20 balls) launched a counterattack that put the result beyond doubt. The real exclamation point came from Player of the Match Annabel Sutherland, who remained unbeaten on 30 runs from just 17 balls, including a six off Deandra Dottin that summed up the Superchargers’ authority.
Sutherland’s all-round masterclass included match-best bowling figures of 3/15 from 20 balls, dismantling the Originals’ batting lineup alongside Nicola Carey (2/13) and Kate Cross (1/6). The Australian’s performance highlighted why she’s currently the world’s highest-ranked T20I bowler. The Superchargers sealed their eight-wicket victory with 35 balls to spare, setting up an Eliminator clash against London Spirit while ending Manchester Originals’ tournament hopes in emphatic fashion.
This comprehensive victory marked the Superchargers’ sixth win of the campaign and demonstrated their readiness for the knockout stages, with Smith’s reflex catch serving as the perfect symbol of their sharp fielding and collective determination.
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