Northern Superchargers Secure Playoffs with Sutherland Masterclass

Annabel Sutherland's outstanding all-round performance propelled the Northern Superchargers into the 2025 Hundred Women playoffs with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Manchester Originals. Sutherland took 3/15 to dismantle the Originals' batting lineup, which was limited to 94 runs, before scoring an unbeaten 30 runs to guide her team to an emphatic win with 35 balls to spare. Her efforts were well-supported by Australian teammates Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 26 not out, and Nicola Carey, who claimed 2/13, highlighting the strong Australian influence on the Superchargers' success. The Originals, despite a promising start from Beth Mooney and Alice Monaghan, were unable to build momentum against disciplined bowling led by Sutherland and Carey. This victory secured the Superchargers second place in the group stage and a spot in the Eliminator against the London Spirit, while the Southern Brave, undefeated and without Australian players, await the winner in the final. The Superchargers' Australian trio has been pivotal throughout the tournament, with the team showing increasing dominance heading into the knockout stages.