Results are listed below with links to match reports, arranged by venue

* Birmingham, at Edgbaston

Saturday, 3 Aug – Birmingham Phoenix 137/7 beat Southern Brave 121/10 by 16 runs – match 13@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/03/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-13-phoenix-vs-brave/

Tuesday, 6 Aug – Northern Superchargers 115/5 beat Birmingham Phoenix 54/10 by 61 runs – match 19@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/08/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-19-phoenix-vs-superchargers/

Monday, 12 Aug – Trent Rockets 114/7 beat Birmingham Phoenix 112/6 by three wickets – match 28@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/13/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-28-phoenix-vs-rockets/

Thursday, 15 Aug – Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals – abandoned without result – match 32 @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/15/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-32-phoenix-vs-originals/

* Cardiff, at Sophia Gardens

Sunday, 28 July – Oval Invincibles 118/4 beat Welsh Fire 116/5 by six wickets – match 6@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/28/52772/

Monday, 5 Aug – Welsh Fire 88/3 beat Southern Brave 84/10 by seven wickets – match 17@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/06/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-17-fire-vs-brave/

Thursday, 8 Aug – Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers – abandoned without result – match 21@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/09/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-21-fire-superchargers/

Saturday, 10 Aug – Birmingham Phoenix 121/7 beat Welsh Fire 112/8 by 9 runs – match 25@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/15/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-25-fire-vs-phoenix/

* Leeds, at Headingley 

Friday, 26 July – Trent Rockets 123/5 beat Northern Superchargers 103/10 by 20 runs – match 4@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/26/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-4-superchargers-vs-rockets/

Tuesday, 30 July  – Northern Superchargers 100/7 tied with Southern Brave 100/8 points shared – match 8@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/30/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-8-superchargers-vs-brave/

Sunday, 4 Aug  – Northern Superchargers 138/4 beat Manchester Originals 92/10 by 46 runs – match 16@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/05/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-16-superchargers-vs-originals/

Tuesday, 13 Aug  – London Spirit 105/3 beat Northern Superchargers 99/7 by seven wickets – match 29@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/13/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-29-superchargers-vs-spirit/

* London (North), at Lord’s (St John’s Wood)

Saturday, 27 July  – London Spirit 147/9 beat Birmingham Phoenix  127/5 by 20 runs – match 5@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/27/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-5-spirit-vs-phoenix/

Thursday, 1 Aug  – Welsh Fire 151/4 beat London Spirit 150/5  by six wickets – match 10@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/01/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-10-spirit-vs-fire/

Sunday, 4 Aug   – London Spirit 113/9 tied with Oval Invincibles 113/8 Points shared – match 15@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/04/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-15-spirit-vs-invincibles/

Friday, 9 Aug  – London Spirit  115/2 beat Manchester Originals 112/7 by eight wickets – match 23@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/09/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-23-spirit-vs-originals/

Sunday, 18 Aug – London Spirit 118/6 beat Welsh Fire 115/8 by four wickets – match 34  @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/19/the-hundred-trophy-final-2024-match-34-fire-vs-spirit/

* London (South), at The Kia Oval

Tuesday, 23 July  – Oval Invincibles 150/5 beat Birmingham Phoenix 105/10 by 45 runs – match 1@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/23/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-1-invincibles-vs-phoenix/

Friday, 2 Aug  – Northern Superchargers 146/4 beat Oval Invincibles 64/10 by 82 runs – match 12@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/02/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-12-invincibles-vs-superchargers/

Thursday, 8 Aug – Southern Brave 85/3  beat Oval Invincibles 79/4  by seven wickets (DLS method) – match 22@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/12/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-22-invincibles-vs-brave/

Sunday, 11 Aug  – Oval Invincibles 121/2 beat London Spirit 120/8 by eight wickets – match 26@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/11/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-26-invincibles-vs-spirit/

Saturday, 17 Aug – Women’s Eliminator -London Spirit 116/2 beat Oval Invincibles 113/9 by eight wickets – match 33 @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/17/the-hundred-trophy-2024-eliminator-match-32/

* Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford

Thursday, 25 July – Welsh Fire 117/3 beat Manchester Originals 113/7 by seven wickets – match 3@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/25/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-2-originals-vs-fire/

Monday, 29 July – Manchester Originals 137/6 beat Trent Rockets 136/4 by 1 run – match 7@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/29/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-7-originals-vs-trent-rockets/

Tuesday, 6 Aug – Oval Invincibles 127/3 beat Manchester Originals 125/4 by seven wickets – match 18@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/08/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-18-originals-vs-invincibles/

Sunday, 11 Aug – Manchester Originals 151/3 beat Northern Superchargers 134/8 by 17 runs – match 27@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/11/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-27-originals-vs-superchargers/

* Nottingham, at Trent Bridge

Wednesday, 31 July – Birmingham Phoenix 139/3 beat Trent Rockets 136/7 by 3 runs – match 9@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/31/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-9-rockets-vs-phoenix/

Saturday, 3 Aug – Welsh Fire 131/4 beat Trent Rockets 130/5 by six wickets – match 14@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/03/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-14-rockets-vs-fire/

Wednesday, 7 Aug – Trent Rockets 158/5 beat London Spirit 127/7 by 31 runs – match 20@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/08/52972/

Wednesday, 14 Aug – Trent Rockets W vs Oval Invincibles W – match 31 @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/15/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-31-rockets-vs-invincibles/

* Southampton (East), at The Utilita Bowl

Wednesday, 24 July – London Spirit 153/4 beat Southern Brave 151/6 by six wickets – match 2@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/24/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-2-brave-vs-spirit/

Thursday, 1 Aug – Manchester Originals 140/4 beat Southern Brave 136/5 by six wickets – match 11@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/02/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-11-brave-vs-originals/

Saturday, 10 Aug – Trent Rockets 155/7 beat Southern Brave 131/6 by 24 runs – match 24@url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/10/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-24-brave-vs-rockets/

Wednesday, 14 Aug – Welsh Fire 106/1 beat Southern Brave 103/10 by nine wickets – match 30 @url  http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/15/the-hundred-trophy-2024-match-30-brave-vs-fire/

* London Spirit Women are Title holders (2024); Title previously held by Oval Invincibles (2021 & 2022); & Southern Brave (2023)

Beefed-up as a ‘winner-takes-all’ match, commentators later confirmed that Superchargers were eliminated by their defeat on their home ground. Spirit as visitors ‘won in good style,’ thanks mainly to a decisive 71-run partnership between skipper Heather Knight and international player Deepti Sharma (India) who made 37*not out (from 32 balls) and when bowling, also took star-batter Annabel Sunderland’s key wicket. Receiving POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal from Eoin Morgan, Deepti Sharma (pictured) said she excelled in ‘challenging situations’ and became ‘used to’ (favourable playing) conditions. Commentators added that some uncertainty remains whether Spirit can ‘keep their hopes alive’ to qualify for the Eliminator stage, until other results are known. Commentators for SKY Sports, also via ‘YouTube’ social media (for explanatory text, please see below) were Nick ‘Knighty’ Knight, Lydia Greenway OBE & Nasser Hussain OBE, (all three broadcasters & former England internationals), with Eoin Morgan CBE (former England international), and Michael ‘Mike’ Atherton OBE (broadcaster, sports journalist  & former England international.) Weather was hot, humid with dense grey cloud-cover and inclement weather expected during the afternoon 20-22C.

Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *With Marie Kelly for Davina Perrin; *[Georgia Redmayne keeping wicket for Spirit]; *After a ‘poor start’ with Spirit conceding five ‘wides,’ Marie Kelly was bowled by Tara Norris’ next ball that ‘nipped-back’ to middle (stump), with ‘perfect line-and-length,’ for a golden duck; *Said to be ‘undecided’ which shot to play and missing a ‘nudge’ to ‘leg-side,’ Hollie Armitage was bowled by Eva Gray; *Phoebe Litchfield was bowled ‘down-the-middle’ by Danni Gibson coming round-the-wicket; *Low ‘power-play’ score 19/3;  *Annabel Sutherland went aerial, caught ‘in-the-deep’ by Cordelia Griffith from Deepti Sharma; *At mid-way (50 balls) 44/3; *‘Strategic-time-out’ was taken after 75 balls, on 68/4; with 25 balls remaining, at which point floodlights were switched-on; *Breakthrough came when Georgia Wareham was caught ‘in-the-deep’ by Charlie Dean, from Eva Gray; *Followed by Bess Heath next ball, who was bowled by Eva Gray for a golden duck; *Finally, Alice Davidson-Richards missed a leg-side ‘swing’ and was  bowled by Danni Gibson’s final innings ball; Between innings, Danni Gibson gave a short interview and explained how she’d shortened her approach when bowling to Phoebe Litchfield; *Superchargers’ batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 33 (39), Annabel Sutherland 24(17), Georgia Wareham 18(22); *Spirit’s bowling: Eva Gray 3/17, Danni Gibson 2/17, Tara Norris 1/6, Deepti Sharma 1/19;

*Spirit’s innings *skipper Heather Knight with international players Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma (replacing Erin Burns) and Georgia Redmayne  (Australia); *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers]; *Disaster struck during the ‘power-play’ when two wickets fell in two balls, from Linsey Smith’s bowling, coming wound-the-wicket; *’Big wicket’ when Meg Lanning was caught by ‘in-the-covers’ by Georgia Wareham; *Next ball Cordelia Griffith was bowled ‘through-the-gate’ for a golden duck; Linsey Smith bagged a 3-fer when Georgia Redmayne was caught-and-bowled;  *After 25 balls ‘power-play’ 28/3 (vs 19/3); *Midway after 50 balls, 47/3 (vs 44/3) with Superchargers’ hopes of qualification ‘drifting away’ unless bowlers took wickets; *Deepti Sharma and Heather Knight staged a 71-run partnership (from 62 balls) to take Spirit over the line; *With tied scores, Heather Knight struck a match-winning ’six’ to ’finish in style;’ *Spirit’s batting: Heather Knight,43*not out (35), Deepti Sharma 37*not out (31), Meg Lanning 20(11); *Superchargers’ bowling: Linsey Smith  3/20;

Match result: London Spirit 105/3 (1.2 runs-per-ball, target 100/100 from 86/100) beat Northern Superchargers 99/7 (1 r-p-b, from 100/100) by seven wickets (and with 14 balls remaining)

*Full match courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket for ‘The Hundred’ (Women) free-to-air via YouTube [03h31m05s] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF-F-8j3fO8

*Results with link to match centre for edited highlights courtesy of The Hundred (Women) @url https://www.thehundred.com/results?year=2024

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

A ‘comprehensive win’ for the home side (Originals) who ‘took the game away’ from Roses Rivals (Superchargers) when Kathryn Bryce (pictured) took a ‘hat-trick’ from the last set-of-five balls. Record attendance for watching Women’s cricket at Old Trafford witnessed records tumble. Firstly, Beth Mooney posted the 2nd highest score in the Women’s Hundred’s four-year history Beth Mooney [99*not out (from 54 balls).] That beat her previous record (97*not out from 2022) by 2 runs; and  thus holds record-scores for 2nd and 3rd place. Secondly, Kathryn Bryce posted the 3rd hat-trick in the Women’s Hundred. Thirdly in doing so, Kathryn Bryce ‘finished the job’ by taking 5 wickets for 13 runs:- only the second occasion that any bowler had taken five wickets in the Women’s Hundred. Receiving POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for making top-score by a wide margin, also when keeping wicket, for taking a ‘catch and stumping’ from Kathryn Bryce’s final set-of-five balls, Beth Mooney emphasised her main aim was to get Originals into a winning position as opposed to scoring her ‘ton.’ Summing-up, commentators lauded Beth Mooney for helping her team ‘to a great win,’ having seen a ‘glimpse’ of what she can do.

Separately, it may have escaped attention that earlier doubts whether Kathryn Bryce ‘could defend 20 runs from the final set-of-five’ were without foundation. Commentators had to eat their words less than ten minutes later, when Kathryn Bryce took a hat-trick (dismissing batters Alice Davidson-Richards, Kate Cross and Georgia Wareham): with four balls; conceding just two runs for a ‘tight finish’ to ’finish the job:’ Despite their comprehensive win, Originals are unable to qualify beyond the group stage; whereas Superchargers have a battle on their hands to stay in the competition. Introduced for SKY Sports by Melanie ‘Mel’ Jones (broadcaster & former Australian international) – gaffed once as ‘Nat’(Germanos who was elsewhere); with Michael ‘Mike’ Atherton OBE (broadcaster, sports journalist & former England international), Katherine Sciver-Brunt OBE (former England international.) Also with Nick ‘Knighty’ Knight (broadcaster & former England international) and Simon Doull (NZ broadcaster & former NZ international.) Weather was hot and sunny 22-25C.

*Originals’ innings: *skipper Sophie Ecclestone with international players  Beth Mooney & Kim Garth (Australia); & Laura Wolvaardt (Rep South Africa); *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers]; *After 25 balls power-play 30/0; *Going down-wicket to the spinner, Laura Wolvaardt was stumped by Bess Heath, from Linsey Smith; *Midway after 50 balls, 62/1; *After 90 balls, Kathryn Bryce retired out ‘gracefully,’ replaced for the last ten balls by skipper Sophie Ecclestone who was run-out from the final ball; *Graceful retirement said to have happened only once before; *With 3 ’sixes’ and 14 ‘fours’ commentators cursed Beth Mooney’s ‘magnificent’ innings for ‘eyeing 100’ and falling short by one run, despite commentators desire for ‘a fair wind’; *Originals’ batting: Beth Mooney 99*not out (54), Laura Wolvaardt 26(20), Kathryn Bryce 13(21); *Superchargers’ bowling: Linsey Smith 1/32;

*Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *[Beth Mooney keeping wicket for Originals, in place of Ellie Threlkeld]; *Davina Perrin was caught by at ‘mid-on’ by Kathryn Bryce from Kim Garth; *After 25 balls power-play 28/1 (vs 30/0); *With ‘pressure building’, Hollie Armitage was caught ‘behind square’ by Laura Wolvaardt from Kathryn Bryce; *Level-pegging at midway after 50 balls, 61/2 (vs62/1); *Phoebe Litchfield was bowled by Kim Garth, deceived by slower ball delivery via ‘back-of-hand’; *Bess Heath was caught by Danielle ‘Dani’ Gregory from Sophie Ecclestone; *Three wickets during Kathryn Bryce’s death set-of-five *Alice Davidson-Richards was caught by keeper Beth Mooney, from Kathryn Bryce; *Next ball, Kate Cross was was stumped by keeper Beth Mooney, from Kathryn Bryce; *Hat-trick (as mentioned above) when Georgia Wareham was caught at ‘deep-mid-wicket’ by Fi Morris, from Kathryn Bryce; *Superchargers’ batting: Phoebe Litchfield 45(29), Annabel Sutherland 26(21), Georgia Wareham 25(18); *Originals’ bowling: Kathryn Bryce 5/13, Kim Garth 2/17, Sophie Ecclestone 1/32

Match result: Manchester Originals 151/3 (1.5 runs-per-ball, from 100/100) beat Northern Superchargers 134/8 (1.3 runs-per-ball, target 152 from 100/100) by 17 runs

*Full match with edited highlights courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket free-to-air via YouTube [03h06m05s] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nvntRoMP9c

*Results with link to match centre for edited highlights courtesy of The Hundred (Women) @url https://www.thehundred.com/results?year=2024

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

Two special SKY Sports features were aired during the rain delay, optimistically awaiting the moment when players might make their way to the pitch.

*First feature marked the first anniversary Fire’s skipper Tammy Beaumont’s (pictured) century [118 runs (from 61 balls)] played between Fire vs Rockets at Sophia Gardens during mid-August last year. Commentators added that Tammy Beaumont’s ‘first ton’ was an outstanding achievement in the Women’s Hundred, albeit in the relatively short history of this format. Please see fellow correspondent Bruce Perkins’s report @ http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/08/laughter-and-tears-welsh-fire-v-northern-superchargers/

*Second feature publicised the ‘African Caribbean Engagement Programme’ (ACE Programme) Charity’s three-year’ Blaze Her Trail’ initiative that seeks to: identify, recruit and develop female athletic talent from African and Caribbean backgrounds, with the ultimate goal of producing professional cricketers who can bowl exceptionally fast (75mph +) with the potential to represent Team GB at the Olympics 2028 @url https://aceprogramme.com/blaze-her-trail/

No result. Match abandonded without a solitary ball bowled on account of rain. Points shared.

*Both features courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket free-to-air via YouTube [03h06m10s] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndxjtsxuHeA

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

*Results with link to match centre for edited highlights courtesy of The Hundred (Women) @url https://www.thehundred.com/results?year=2024

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Superchargers openers found it ‘difficult to get started’ with commentators noting possibly the second lowest competition power play-score. After Strategic-time-out was taken past mid-way, POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ Alice Davidson-Richards (pictured) made top-score [49*not out runs (from 42 balls)], with Superchargers recovering to close on a half-decent score. Between innings, world-class players described batting conditions as ‘quite tough.’ Thereafter, statisticians scrambled to confirm the match will be remembered for Phoenix’s producing the lowest-ever score (to date) in the Women’s Hundred. Receiving the commemorative cap-and-medal from Eoin Morgan, ‘A D-R’ confirmed the pitch was ‘quite hard to bat on,’ and ‘difficult to find the middle’ (of the bat’s face) to ‘build an innings.’ Introduced for SKY Sports by Michael ‘Mike’ Atherton OBE (broadcaster, sports journalist & former England international) with Lydia Greenway OBE (broadcaster & former England international) Eoin Morgan CBE (former England international); Also with Stuart Broad (former England international): plus guest Superchargers’ players 1) Kate Cross; replaced by 2) Annabel Sutherland for last 25 balls.

Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *With Davina Perrin for Marie Kelly; *[Amy Jones keeping wicket for Phoenix]; *Hollie Armitage feathered an edge and played-on for a golden duck, bowled by fellow skipper Ellyse Perry;  *Phoebe Litchfield was caught by keeper Amy Jones from Ellyse Perry; *Six balls later, Davina Perrin steepled a catch from a ‘thick inside edge,’ taken by Ellyse Perry from Emily Arlott *Second-lowest ‘power-play’ score 25/3; *At mid-way (50 balls) 57/3;  *‘Strategic-time-out’ was taken with commentators urging to ‘get a move-on’ (to make a reasonable score) ‘to bowl at’; *’Shift in momentum’ gave bowlers ‘something to bowl at;’ *Breakthrough came when Annabel Sutherland was from the underside, caught skilfully by keeper Amy Jones from Emily Arlott; *Bess Heath was caught aerial at ‘mid-on’ by Emily Arlott from Charis Pavely ‘who didn’t have to move;’ ’Facing 19 balls without a boundary facing spinners Katie Levick and Charis Pavely’ *One run short of ‘fifty’ Alice Davidson-Richards finished at the non-striker’s end;  Georgia Wareham struck ‘four’ from the final ball; *Superchargers’ batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 49*not out (42), Annabel Sutherland 30(23), Phoebe Litchfield 14(11); *Phoenix’s bowling: Ellyse Perry 2/13, Emily ‘Em’ Arlott 2/22, Charis Pavely 1/22;

*Phoenix’s innings: *skipper Ellyse Perry (Australia), with other international players Sterre Kalis (NL), Sophie Devine (New Zealand) & Richa Ghosh replacing Suzie Bates NZ; *Without *Issy Wong; *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers]; *Sterre Kalis played-on from bottom bat-edge to leg-stump, from Grace Ballinger’s ball ‘that kept low, for a fifth-ball duck;’ *Ellyse Perry hit a dead-straight ball, caught-and-bowled by Linsey Smith; *Lowest ever ‘power-play’ score 13/2 (vs 15/3) after 25 balls; *Amy Jones was caught low by Annabel Sutherland, from Kate Cross; *Second-lowest mid-way score (for 50 balls) 23/4;  *Upon review, Richa Ghosh went ‘leg-before’ to Georgia Wareham for a fifth ball duck; *Sophie Devine was caught at ‘extra cover’ by Hollie Armitage, from Annabel Sutherland’s ‘full-toss’; *Fran Wilson caught at ‘mid-off’ by Kate Cross, from Grace Ballinger;  *One of two batters who scored double-figures, Seren Smale was bowled by Georgia Wareham; *Emily ‘Em Arlott’ was caught by Kate Cross from, Linsey Smith; *Next ball Hannah Baker was bowled  beneath her bat to ‘middle stump’ for a golden duck, from Linsey Smith; *Two balls later, Katie Levick was caught by Linsey Smith’s sprawling catch for a second-ball duck, from Georgia Wareham; *Phoenix’s  batting: Sophie Devine 20(25), Seren Smale 16(20); *Superchargers’ bowling: Linsey Smith 3/12, Georgia Wareham 3/12, Grace Ballinger 2/15, Annabel Sutherland 1/5, Kate Cross 1/9;

*Match result: Northern Superchargers 115/5 (1.1 runs-per-ball, from 100/100) beat Birmingham Phoenix 54/10 (0.6 r-p-b, target 116 from 86/100) by 61 runs

*Results with link to match centre for edited highlights courtesy of The Hundred (Women) @url https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/womens/birmingham-phoenix-vs-northern-superchargers-6-august-2024/

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

Speaking after the north-south derby, Superchargers skipper Hollie Armitage (pictured)was congratulated for a ‘massive win,’ that followed a ‘heart-breaking’ tie with the defending champions (on 30 July.) By contrast, Invincibles skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill conceded that her team ‘weren’t at the races,’ as wickets were thrown away too easily. The match reached its climax when Annabel Sutherland took four wickets with six balls 4-fer (4/11); to win the match. Receiving POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal from Dinesh Karthik, Annabel Sutherland was complemented for making top-score from ‘power-hitting’ with her bat [unbeaten top-score 63*not out (from 40 balls).]  Annabel Sutherland was also congratulated for best bowling performance, taking four wickets with six balls as mentioned above. Invincibles fell from top to fourth place (4 points.) Superchargers’ lifted from last to fifth place (3 points.) Commentators for SKY Sports were Natalie Germanos (broadcaster & actress from Rep. South Africa TV); Dinesh Karthik (former India international), Nasser Hussain OBE (broadcaster & former England international), with guest Stuart Broad (former England international.) Weather was hot and humid following an overnight storm, 25C.

*Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *Debutante Davina Perrin, without Marie Kelly; *[Lauren Winfield-Hill keeping wicket for Invincibles] *Davina Perrin was caught by Amanda-Jade Wellington diving to her right, from Rachel Slater’s seam; *After 25 balls ‘power-play’ 33/1; *Playing across-the-line, Hollie Armitage was bowled by Rachel Slater; *At mid-way (50 balls) 62/2; *Phoebe Litchfield was caught at ‘long-on’ by Ryana MacDonald-Gay diving forward (upon review) from Mady Villiers; *Bess Heath was caught at ‘mid-off’ by Mady Villiers, from Sophia Smale; Top-scorer Annabel Sutherland was undefeated; *Superchargers’ batting: *Only three batters made double figures; Annabel Sutherland 63*not out(40), Phoebe Litchfield 44(30),Bess Heath 15(11); *Invincibles’ bowling: Rachel Slater 2/11, Ryana MacDonald-Gay 1/11, Mady Villiers 1/21, Sophia Smale 1/22;

*Invincibles’ innings: *skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill, with international players: debutante Chamari Athapathatu (Sri Lanka); Amanda-Jade Wellington (Australia); Also Marizanne Kapp (Rep. South Africa); *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers]; *Lauren Winfield-Hill went ‘leg-before’ to Kate Cross for back-to-back ducks; *Alice Capsey was bowled by Linsey Smith; *Marizanne Kapp was ‘run-out’ by Phoebe Litchfield’s throw to keeper Bess Heath at the striker’s end; *Chamari Athapathatu was caught by Kate Cross from Linsey Smith; Mady Villiers was bowled by Kate Cross ;*After 25 balls ‘power-play’ 25/5 (vs 33/1) *At mid-way (50 balls) 55/6 (vs 62/2); *Paige Scholfield was bowled by Georgia Wareham; *Amanda-Jade Wellington was bowled by Annabel Sutherland; *Ryana MacDonald-Gay went for a golden ‘duck’ from Annabel Sutherland; *Sophia Smale went for a second-ball ‘duck from Annabel Sutherland; *Rachel Slater went for a second-ball ‘duck’, bowled by Annabel Sutherland; *Invincibles’ last three wickets fell for ‘ducks,’ that curtailed the match somewhat prematurely. *Invincibles’ batting: *Only three batters made double figures: Amanda-Jade Wellington 26(21), Paige Scholfield 24(19), Alice Capsey 10(5); *Superchargers’ bowling: Annabel Sutherland 4/11, Linsey Smith 2/10, Kate Cross 2/15, Georgia Wareham 1/12;

*Match result: Northern Superchargers 146/4 (1.4 runs-per-ball from 100/100) beat Oval Invincibles 64/10 (target 147 from 66/100 balls) by 82 runs

*Full match courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket free-to-air via YouTube [03h27m35s] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtcJFBdAPbk

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

North-South Derby that will be remembered for a remarkable last-ball tied-match, the first time such an event has happened (to-date.) Lauren Bell (pictured) received POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for restricting Superchargers batters, taking most wickets [4-fer] (4/11.) When batting, Lauren Bell also chalked-up 10*not out at top strike-rate of two runs-per-ball. When bowling the final ‘death’ over that tied the match, Lauren Bell mentioned her ideal ball was the ‘straight yorker.’ Commentators mentioned that each team arrived at Headingley without any points, played a ‘tie’ that came down to the final ball; and departed happily, having shared one point each. Noted separately that 100 runs was by no means Brave’s lowest score, that was 73/10 when they played against Invincibles, winners of the first women’s final (2021.) Introduced by Nick ‘Knighty’ Knight (broadcaster & former England international) with Ebony Rainford Brent MBE (broadcaster & former England international – director Women’s cricket at Surrey); Natalie Germanos (broadcaster & actress from Rep. South Africa TV); Charles Dagnall (broadcaster & former county player), Dominic Cork (Head Coach at Derbyshire Falcons & former England international.) Also with Dinesh Karthik (former India international) who interviewed Linsey Smith (Superchargers) pitch-side, between innings. Weather was cloudy but dry 20C.

*Brave’s innings *skipper Georgia Adams with international players Lauren Cheatle & Charlie Knott (Australia) replacing Smriti Mandhana for first two matches; Also with Chloe Tryon (Rep. South Africa); *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers];*Maia Bouchier was’ bowled’ (gaffed as  ‘stumped’) from Linsey Smith’s slower ball; *Danni Wyatt was caught by Georgia Wareham between ‘square’ and ‘midwicket,’ from Linsey Smith; *Charli Knott was caught at ‘mid-off’ by Alice Davidson-Richards (‘who hardly had to move’) from Kate Cross *After 25 balls ‘power-play 34/3;  *Georgia Adams was ‘run-out’ from  ‘mid-off,’ Hollie Armitage direct hot to the non-striker’s end; *Freya Kemp was chopped straight to ‘extra cover,’ caught by Hollie Armitage from Georgia Wareham; *Midway, after 50 balls, 50/5; *Naomi Dattani played across-the-line, bowled by Annabel Sutherland’s straight ball; *’Strategic-time-out’ was taken on 73/6 after 75 balls bowled with 25 remaining; *Described as an ‘absolute shocker,’ Chloe Tryon was ‘run-out,’ by Georgia Wareham’s direct hit upon review at the striker’s end, from Annabel Sutherland; *Lauren Cheatle was ‘run-out’ by Georgia Wareham, from Linsey Smith;*Lauren Bell tipped two ‘fours;’ *Finally, Rhianna Southby  kept running after launching her bat to score by touching the ground (bat-less), from the final ball; *Brave’s batting: Chloe Tryon 25(24), Maia Bouchier 22(14), Rhianna Southby 16*not out(19), Freya Kemp 14(17), Lauren Bell 10*not out(5); *Superchargers’ bowling: Linsey Smith 2/24,  Annabel Sutherland 1/10, Georgia Wareham 1/12, Kate Cross 1/24;

*Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *[Rhianna Southby keeping wicket for Brave]; *Hollie Armitage was caught at ‘midwicket’ by Naomi Dattani, from Lauren Bell; *Marie Kelly was bowled by Lauren Bell; *Level-pegging for the entire match: after 25 balls ‘power-play 25/2 vs 34/3; *At mid-way (50 balls) 46/2 (vs 50/5); *Breakthrough came when Annabel Sutherland was caught by Georgia Adams from Chloe Tryon; *Phoebe Litchfield was caught by Georgia Adams from Lauren Bell; *‘Strategic-time-out’ was taken on 77/4 (vs 73/6) after 75 balls with 25 balls remaining; *Bess Heath was unfortunately ‘run-out’ at the non-striker’s end from Lauren Cheatle’s return touch to break the stumps; *Georgia Wareham was bowled by Georgia Adams; *’Batting beautifully’, Alice Davidson-Richards was bowled by Lauren Bell; *Needing ‘four’ to win, Kate Cross scored a ’tie’ from the final ball, *Superchargers’ batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 27(22), Phoebe Litchfield 24(28), Kate Cross 10*not out(11), Annabel Sutherland 10(15); *Brave’s bowling: Lauren Bell 4/11, Chloe Tryon 1/11, Georgia Adams 1/19;

*Match result: Northern Superchargers 100/7 (@1.0 run-per-ball, target 101 from 100/100 balls) tied with Southern Brave 100/8  (1.0 r-p-b from 100/100 balls): points shared

*Full match courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket free-to-air via YouTube  [03h32m15s] @url https://www.youtube.com/live/mzLTDHgU5ZI Edited highlights [11h40] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFdJHIH7YVI

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

Rockets Alana King (Australia) received POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for taking two key wickets (Georgia Wareham & Bess Heath); and also took one catch. Bess Heath’s dismissal drew parallels with the late Shane Warne’s ‘ball-of-the-century’ (1993) – please see short video below. Alana King’s tally stands at 14 wickets from 16 matches (at time of writing.) During the match, Rockets were said to stay ‘well on top’ but as Superchargers lost more wickets they faced ‘real problems.’ Speaking to commentators post-match, top-scorer Nat Sciver-Brunt (pictured) [36*not out (from 34 balls)] was congratulated as winning skipper for Rockets’ ‘commendable performance.’ Separately, never before had SKY’s match outcome predictor given any team 100% total certainty to win, as happened when ‘strategic-time-out’ was taken. Introduced for SKY Sports Cricket by Nick ‘Knighty’ Knight (broadcaster & former England international), Lydia Greenway OBE (broadcaster & former England international), Simon Doull (NZ broadcaster & former NZ international), Alex Tudor (former England international) & Dinesh Karthik (former India international); later joined by Dominic Cork (Head Coach at Derbyshire Falcons & former England international.) Patches of blue sky until Superchargers’ final 45 balls when floodlights were switched-on.

*Rockets’ innings: skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, with international players: Ashleigh ‘Ash’ Gardner, Heather Graham & Alana King (all Australia); *[Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers]; *After 25 balls ‘power-play 42/0; *’Playing really straight,’ Grace Scrivens was caught ‘in-the-deep’ by Linsey Smith, from Annabel Sutherland; At mid-way (50 balls) 71/1; *’Much needed breakthrough’ when Bryony Smith was caught at ‘deep-square’ by Marie Kelly from Annabel Sutherland; *Ash Gardner chipped-up a return-catch, caught comfortably by Linsey Smith; *Next ball, Heather Graham was caught by Lucy Higham from Linsey Smith for a golden duck; *Choosing ‘not to’ review with nine balls remaining, Katie George went ‘leg-before’ to Annabel Sutherland; *Rockets batting: Nat Sciver-Brunt 36*not out (34), Grace Scrivens 32(22), Bryony Smith 23(21), Ash Gardner 10(9); *Superchargers’ bowling: Annabel Sutherland 3/14, Linsey Smith 2/23;

*Superchargers’ innings: skipper Hollie Armitage, with international players: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham (all Australia); *[Natasha ‘Nat’ Wraith keeping wicket for Rockets];*Commentators curse struck when Marie Kelly ‘who liked to sweep,’ went ‘leg-before’ to Kirstie Gordon; *Attempting a second ‘reverse sweep,’ Phoebe Litchfield went ‘leg-before’ to Ash Gardner, upon review for a third-ball duck; *Hollie Armitage was caught comfortably at ‘mid-on’ by Grace Scrivens from Nat Sciver-Brunt’s pace-off ball; *After 25 balls ‘power-play 32/5 (vs 42/0); *Next ball, (and as noted above), Bess Heath was bowled ‘off-stump’ by Alana King for a second-ball duck, with comparisons made to Warne’s so-called ‘ball-of-the-century’ (1993); *Four balls later, Georgia Wareham was caught by keeper Natasha Wraith (misreported elsewhere as ‘Smith’) from Alana King -’a big wicket;’ *Alice Davidson-Richards was’ run-out’ by Katie George’s throw to Nat Wraith (misreported elsewhere as ‘Smith’) at the striker’s end, when going for a second run to retain strike, from Heather Graham; *Two balls later, Annabel Sutherland was caught ‘at deep square’ by Alana King from Heather Graham;*At mid-way (50 balls) 57/7 (vs 71/1); *Kate Cross was caught low down at ‘long-on’ by Nat Sciver-Brunt, from Heather Graham; *When ‘strategic-time-out’ was taken on 84/8, with ‘work to do,’ Superchargers needed 40 runs from 22 balls with 2 wickets remaining. *Coming round the wicket, Linsey Smith was bowled by Heather Graham;  *Finally, Lucy Higham was bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s ’nip-backer.’ *Superchargers’ batting: Lucy Higham 26(22), Marie Kelly 15(12), Hollie Armitage 14(9), Linsey Smith 13(14); *Rockets’ bowling Heather Graham 3/13, Alana King 2/17, Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/19, Ash Gardner 1/18, Kirstie Gordon 1/22;

*Match result: Trent Rockets 123/5 (@1.2 runs-per-ball from 100/100 balls) beat Northern Superchargers 103/10 (@1.0 r-p-b from 97/100 balls) by 20 runs (with 3 balls remaining)

*SKY Sports scorecard @url https://www.skysports.com/cricket/northern-superchargers-women-v-trent-rockets-women/scorecard/dcff4ea6-95e4-54d1-a977-8cfe90141e89

*Match highlights courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket free-to-air via YouTube [11m50s] @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWgNWxJMBWg

*’King’s stunning delivery earns Shane Warne comparisons’ courtesy of SKY Sports Cricket<00m41s> @url https://www.skysports.com/the-hundred/video/36891/13185485/that-is-the-ball-of-the-hundred-alana-kings-stunning-delivery

*Fixtures @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/3801564/the-hundred-2024-fixtures

An astonishing match unfolded, where ‘Superchargers’ posted a defendable score that ‘Rockets’ openers made light work of chasing-down. Cruising home’ on 92/1 with 9 wickets in hand, ‘Rockets’ reportedly ‘threw the match away’ from (what should have been) their winning position. ‘Good’ spin-bowling from ‘Superchargers’ spinners took five ‘Rockets’ wickets from just 15 deliveries. ‘Scoreboard pressure’ left ‘Rockets’ 9 runs short. Receiving her POTM Meerkat Match Hero award for taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, bowling ‘off-breaks;’ Lucy Higham (pictured) also caught both ‘Rockets’ openers who made top-score. Lucy Higham was ‘pretty nervous’ to begin with, but was ‘proud’ for the girls. Winning skipper Hollie Armitage ‘couldn’t have asked for more’ from her spinners (at closure.) Introduced by Nick Knight, Charles Dagnall and Dominic Cork (ex-England) with Natalie Germanos (Rep. South Africa), & Kumar Sangakkara (ex-Sri Lanka skipper.) Guest commentator Stuart Broad (England Ashes series.) Match highlights courtesy of Sky Sports (please see below.) Weather at Trent Bridge had improved after recent rain. ‘Warm afternoon,’ but still cool for August.

NSC-W *Skipper Hollie Armitage [*Lizelle Lee keeping wicket for Rockets] *International players Phoebe Litchfield & Georgia Wareham (Australia) & Jemimah Rodrigues (India) replacing Alyssa Healy (Australia.) *With Kate Cross & Alice Davidson-Richards (England) Bess Heath (England ‘A’) & Grace Ballinger (England u-19’s) *Marie Kelly 5(4) ballooned a catch to ’short-third,’ taken by Fran Wilson from Kirstie Gordon’s spin (1/25) *After 25 balls ‘Power-play,’ Superchargers were 24/1. *Jemimah Rodrigues & Phoebe Litchfield 2nd-wicket partnership banked 53 runs until Jemimah Rodrigues 33(32), was bowled by Alexa Stonehouse (1/10) missing a short between ‘short-fine’ and ‘backward-square.’ *Georgia Wareham 13(15) was caught behind by Lizelle Lee from Naomi Dattani’s ‘bouncer.’ *Skipper Hollie Armitage played anchor role to Phoebe Litchfield 38(27), who was caught at ‘deep-mid-wicket’ by Jo Gardner, from Alana King 1/3. *Hollie Armitage 12*not out(12); *Bess Heath 23*not out(10) played an entertaining cameo hitting 3 ‘fours’ and 1 ’six’ and scoring what turned out to be ten winning runs from the last 2 balls.*Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield 38 runs (from 27 balls) top-scored for ‘Superchargers.’ *Best Rockets’ bowler was Alexa Stonehouse 1/10, whom commentators ‘would liked to have seen more (use) of.’

TR-W *Skipper Natalie ‘Nat’ Sciver-Brunt [*Bess Heath keeping wicket for Superchargers] *International players Harmanpreet Kaur (India), Alana King (Australia) & Lizelle Lee (ex Rep. South Africa) *With Natalie Sciver-Brunt (England); Bryony Smith & Kirstie Gordon (England ‘A’) & Linsey Smith, Katherine Sciver-Brunt & Fran Wilson (ex England) *Also, Alexa Stonehouse (England u-19’s) *After 25 balls ‘Power-play,’ Rockets were 33/0 (vs 24/1.) *Lizelle Lee 16(16) was caught ‘against the spin’ at ‘deep mid-wicket’ by Lucy Higham, from Georgia Wareham. *’Strategic-time-out’ was called after 55 balls with ‘Rockets’ on 79/1 *Bryony Smith 70(44) who hit 3 ‘sixes’ and 9 ‘fours,’ wet for a carbon-copy dismissal, also caught by Lucy Higham at ‘mid-wicket,’ from Georgia Wareham (2/24.) *Disaster struck firstly when Nat Sciver-Brunt 4(9) ‘played-on’ from Lucy Higham; followed by Fran Wilson who was skittled ‘middle-and-off’ for a 2nd ball ‘duck.’ *Jo Gardner 1(4) lost her off-stump to Linsey Smith (2/17.) Having said that ‘Superchargers’ ‘needed to get some discipline back,’ ‘commentator’s curse’ struck when three balls later, Harmanpreet Kaur 11(12) ’a quality batter who was dangerous’ was bowled by Linsey Smith: a ‘huge’ wicket. *Commentators became animated when after a change of ends, when Naomi Dattani 1(3) lost her middle-stump to Lucy Higham (3/29); with 28 runs needed from 9 balls remaining. *Katherine Sciver-Brunt 15*not out(6), showed spirited resistance, hitting ‘four’ & ’six’ from the last 2 balls, matching Bess Heath’s earlier knock, closing 9 runs short. *Rockets best batter was Bryony Smith 70(44), who hit top score. ‘Superchargers’’ best best bowler was Lucy Higham (3/29.)

Match summary Internationals Phoebe Litchfield 38 runs (from 27 balls) top-scored for ‘Superchargers;’ with Jemimah Rodrigues close behind on 33 from 32 balls. Bess Heath’s entertaining cameo included 3 ‘fours’ and 1 ’six:’ scoring ten runs from the last 2 balls. Rockets openers Lizelle Lee and Bryony Smith first-wicket partnership banked 61 runs. Once another 31 runs were added for ‘Rockets” second wicket, commentators curse struck as the match was though to be ‘dead and buried,’ on 92/1 with 9 wickets in hand. ‘Superchargers’ ‘found their way back into the game’ when ‘Superchargers” spinners bowlers took 5 (gaffed elsewhere as ‘all 7’) wickets with 15 balls (balls 78-91 plus ‘extras.’) Commentators were adamant that ‘Rockets’ had been ‘cruising home,’ until they ‘threw the match away:’ left stranded 9 runs short. Receiving her POTM Meerkat Match Hero I from Charles Dagnall for her match-winning ‘3-fer,’ Lucy Higham (3/29) said that was the first time she’d been awarded a cap-and-medal; adding that she’d been ‘pretty nervous,’ but felt ‘proud’ and was ‘chuffed-to-bits.’

Match result: Northern Superchargers Women 134/4 beat Trent Rockets Women: 125/7 by 9 runs

*Superchargers’ batting: 134/4: (100 balls @1.3 runs-per-ball); Phoebe Litchfield 38(27), Jemimah Rodrigues 33(32), Bess Heath 23*not out(10), Georgia Wareham 13(15), Hollie Armitage 12*not out(12); *Rockets’ bowling: Alexa Stonehouse 1/10, Kirstie Gordon 1/25, Naomi Dattani 1/35, Alana King 1/35; Fow 1-15, 2-68, 3-91, 4-103.

*Rockets’ batting: 125/7 (target 135 from 100 balls@1.2 r-p-b) Bryony Smith 70(44), Lizelle Lee 16(16), Katherine Sciver-Brunt 15*not out(6), Harmanpreet Kaur 11(12); *Superchargers’ bowling: Lucy Higham 3/29, Georgia Wareham 2/24, Linsey Smith 2/17; Fow 1-61, 2-92, 3-102, 4-102, 5-106, 6-107, 7-107.

*Scorecard courtesy of BBC Sport @URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKE1000728

*Match highlights (5m50s) courtesy of Sky Sports @URL https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/cricket/12936727/highlights-trent-rockets-collapse-as-northern-superchargers-prevail-in-womens-hundred