In the ongoing Women’s Hundred 2024, Northern Superchargers are set to face London Spirit in a crucial match at Leeds. Both teams, coming off losses in their last matches, are currently positioned third and fourth on the points table, making this clash vital as they vie for a top-three finish. The Superchargers will be hoping to capitalize on their home advantage, but can London Spirit pull off an upset?
Teams and Players to Watch:
For the Northern Superchargers, Phoebe Litchfield has been instrumental this season with key performances at the crease, scoring 449 runs over 15 innings at an impressive strike rate of 133.23. Similarly, Kate Cross has been a standout in the bowling department, picking up 35 wickets in 29 innings, including a memorable four-wicket haul.
The London Spirit, on the other hand, will be relying on the consistency of Georgia Redmayne and Sarah Glenn. Redmayne recently scored an unbeaten 66 off 59 balls, helping her team chase down a target with ease. Meanwhile, Sarah Glenn has taken 30 wickets in 27 innings, proving to be a reliable bowler for her side.
Key Performers:
Annabel Sutherland has shined for the Superchargers, taking 10 wickets in six matches and contributing valuable runs lower down the order. Linsey Smith has also been in top form, with 12 wickets in six matches at a strike rate of 9.58. For London Spirit, Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance, including a gritty 46 in their last match, and Heather Knight’s crucial 168 runs this season, make them players to watch.
Head-to-Head Record: In their previous three encounters, Northern Superchargers have the upper hand with two wins, while London Spirit has managed to secure one victory.
Venue and Pitch Report: Headingley in Leeds has seen mixed results with the average first innings score being 131. The highest score recorded at this venue in the Women’s Hundred is 161, while the lowest is 92. Teams winning the toss often choose to field first.
Match Prediction: With home advantage, Northern Superchargers are slightly favored to win, holding a 60% chance of victory.
Fantasy XI:
- Wicketkeeper: Georgia Redmayne
- Batters: Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Meg Lanning
- All-rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson, Deepti Sharma, Charlie Dean
- Bowlers: Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith
Backup Players:
- Batter: Hollie Armitage
- Bowler: Grace Ballinger
- All-rounder: Eva Gray
