Northern Superchargers Strengthen Second Place With Victory Over Oval Invincibles

Northern Superchargers secured a strong position in The Hundred Women’s 2025 with a seven-wicket victory over Oval Invincibles at Headingley, thanks to Alice-Davidson Richards' aggressive 50 from 32 balls and a crucial unbeaten 25 from Nicola Carey. The Invincibles were hampered by injury setbacks to bowlers Tash Farrant and Alice Capsey, which impacted their bowling attack, while seamer Kate Cross took 2-16 despite being recently dropped from England’s World Cup squad. This win moved the Superchargers to 20 points, placing them second behind unbeaten Southern Brave and keeping them on track for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Oval Invincibles remain sixth and out of contention for the top three, with their campaign adversely affected by key player injuries and below-par batting totals. The match also featured impressive fielding from Manchester Originals, whose bowling depth has kept them competitive in the tournament. Upcoming matches include Northern Superchargers facing Manchester Originals, with the Superchargers aiming to secure a playoff berth.