Oval Invincibles made the lowest women’s total in The Hundred’s history as they were bowled out for 64 in a heavy defeat to Northern Superchargers.
Annabel Sutherland laid the foundation for the visitors with an unbeaten 63 as they won 146-4 after losing the toss and being made to bat first in Friday afternoon’s match at The Oval.
The Australian all-rounder then did a lot of damage with the ball as his team claimed their first win in this year’s competition, taking 4-11 – four wickets coming in the space of six balls – as the Invincibles collapsed to a record low 64 all out in pursuit of the target.
The Superchargers didn’t get off to the best of starts with the bat as two early wickets for left-arm medium-pacer Rachel Slater to clear opener Davina Perrin (8) and Hollie Armitage (2) reduced them to 35-2.
Sutherland led the way for the Superchargers as they crushed the Invincibles
Phoebe Litchfield’s quickfire 44 from 30 balls, including nine fours, was part of a half-century stand with Sutherland seeing the away side get the innings back on track before she was caught by Ryana MacDonald-Gay off Mady Villiers’ bowling.
Sutherland held firm, however, clattering five fours and three sixes as she remained unbeaten, with Bess Heath putting on 15 off 11 balls before Georgia Wareham (5no) joined her in the Superchargers’ final innings.
The Invincibles’ 100 per cent record in the competition so far will give them hope of reaching their target of 147, and will also introduce Chamari Athapaththu, the Sri Lankan captain who is making his first appearance in this year’s competition after his country. Asian Cup success.
But Athapaththu made just one before being caught smartly by Kate Cross off the bowling of Linsey Smith. Two balls later, the Invincibles were five down when Cross bowled Villiers, the second of the two wickets he had earlier trapped Lauren Winfield-Hill in front.
Smith also accounted for Alice Capsey, with Marizanne Kapp undone by a run-out, and at 23-5 the contest was excellent.
Paige Scholfield (24) and Amanda Jade-Wellington (26) provided some resistance for the Invincibles, but Sutherland came back to run through the tail and put the Superchargers on the board with a comprehensive win.
Player of the match – Annabel Sutherland
“It’s great to get a win on the board. I don’t think we went too far in the last game with a draw.
“I think we’ve been feeling good as a group, playing well and haven’t been able to get together with the bat, so it’s great to do everything there.
“It’s just that some people have to think with the bat and stay positive.”
What’s next?
Hundreds continue with four matches on Saturday. Birmingham Phoenix and Brave South The women get the day started at 11am followed by the men at 2.30pm, with both matches live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Rocket Trent and Welsh Fire the women’s clash at 14.30 on Sky Sports Mix as well, followed by the men’s on Sky Sports Cricket at 18.00. Stream The Hundred and other sports with NOW.
