Northern Superchargers Women are all set to take on Welsh Fire Women Third match of The Hundred 2025 . This exciting clash will take place at Headingley , Leeds on Thursday August 7. Ahead of this humdinger of a have a look at the preview, probable playing XI and pitch report of the NOS-W vs WEF-W match.
NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Preview
The Superchargers narrowly missed out on Top three finish at last Season , while Welsh Fire were Table Toppers in the 2024 Women's Hundred, but fell short in final . Both teams come into this game with strong squads and high expectations making this a match to watch.
The Northern Superchargers Women hold a good record at Headingley, where they have won 10 of the 15 matches played. The Welsh Fire Women, however, are winless against the Northern Superchargers Women at Headingley, having lost both matches played there.
Northern Superchargers Women
The Northern Superchargers Women's team finished fifth in 2024 with three wins in eight matches. Despite having a healthy run rate, they missed the playoffs by just one point. This season, they've added depth with overseas stars like Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland.
Sutherland, the player of the tournament last year, scored 212 runs and picked up 10 wickets, proving her all-around value. Linsey Smith was the highest wicket-taker in 2024, and her left-arm spin will be vital. The Superchargers' squad looks well-balanced, and they're keen to start with a home win.
Welsh Fire Women
Welsh Fire had a fantastic 2024 season, winning five out of eight matches to finish at the top of the table. However, they couldn't cross the final hurdle, losing to London Spirit in the title clash. The Fire boast a powerful batting lineup.
Tammy Beaumont and Hayley Matthews both have a strike rate of over 130 in the tournament and can change the game in just a few overs. In the bowling department, Jess Jonassen and Shabnim Ismail provide reliability and aggression. The Fire will look to build on their momentum from last season.
NOS-W vs WEF-W Probable XI
Northern Superchargers Women Probable XI: Phoebe Litchfield, Hollie Armitage, Annabel Sutherland, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bess Heath (wk), Georgie Wareham, Lucy Higham, Linsey Smith, Kate Cross, Grace Potts, Grace Ballinger.
Welsh Fire Women Probable XI: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews , Sophia Dunkley , Jess Jonassen , Sarah Bryce (wk) , Georgia Elwiss , Emily Windsor , Shabnim Ismail , Freya Davies , Georgia Davis , Katie Levick
Pitch Report - Headingley, Leeds
Headingley is a batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce. Teams bowling first have had more success here, winning 6 out of 12 matches played in the Women's Hundred. The average first innings score is 135, while a winning score is usually around 135-150 runs. Spinners may play a key role in the middle overs. Weather could be a factor, with a 55% chance of rain in the forecast.
- Matches Played: 12
- Won Batting 1st: 5
- Won Batting 2nd: 6
- Average 1st Innings Score: 135 runs
