The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Northern Superchargers v Oval Invincibles

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

Joe Turner | 10/08/2023 at 06:49

What's the match?

Northern Superchargers host Oval Invincibles in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Friday, August 11.

Where is the match taking place?

Northern Superchargers' home ground is Headingley in Leeds.

Who's got the form?

Northern Superchargers were desperate to bounce back against Trent Rockets on Wednesday, following their loss to the Southern Brave at the weekend.

Rockets' Bryony Smith seemed to be leading her side to victory after she hit an impressive 70 for 44 balls; however, Superchargers managed to come from behind thanks to the brilliance of Lucy Higham's bowling, taking three wickets to win them the match.

Linsey Smith and Georgia Wareham also contributed with the ball, both picking up two wickets. The Superchargers posted a total of 134 runs to defend, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Phoebe Litchfield providing most of the runs, 33 and 38, respectively. It's now two wins from three for them.

On the other hand, Oval Invincibles picked up their first victory of the season on Wednesday against Manchester Originals.

Invincibles narrowly avoided their second loss of the campaign as they defeated Originals by five runs. Alice Capsey's fifty and Dane Van Niekerk's 42 helped the South London side post a total of 128.

Ryana Macdonald-Gay was extremely impressive with the ball, claiming 4 for 16, including the crucial wicket of Deandra Dottin, who was building a good innings at the time.

What's the key matchup?

It's pivotal that the likes of Capsey and Van Niekerk build on their good innings and reproduce it throughout the remainder of the tournament, to avoid repeating their battling collapse against the Welsh Fire.

Superchargers possess a tremendous amount of quality in their bowling attack, and how the Invincibles top order fairs against players like Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham, and in-form Higham will be interesting.

If MacDonald-Gay can carry her form from Wednesday into the game, then she will be crucial.

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Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match but availability is described as limited.

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A bright and sunny day in Leeds. Temperatures topping out at 23 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

Northern Superchargers: Phoebe Litchfield, Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Davidson-Richards, Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone, Leah Dobson, Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall

Oval Invincibles: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Hannah Rainey, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper

What's the team news?

No fresh injury concerns for either side.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Northern Superchargers: Marie Kelly, Phoebe Litchfield, Jemimah Rodrigues, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bess Heath, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger

Oval Invincibles: Suzie Bates, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Dane van Niekerk, Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Mady Villiers, Sophia Smale, Lizzie Scott, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Eva Gray