Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers at Lord’s, London (North) on 27 August 2023 ‘At-the-third-time-of-asking,’ ‘Brave’ won the tournament trophy with a ‘dominant’ performance before a record women’s cricket crowd at Lord’s (>21,500 people.) Commentators added that ‘Brave’ had been the ’stand-out’ team, with ‘quality’ (batters) and ‘fine variation’ (between bowlers.) Skipper/coach Anya Shrubsole received a
Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire at Headingley (Leeds) on 22 August 2023 Dress rehearsal between both teams, already qualified to play the Eliminator. ‘Brave’ were said to have qualified for the final with a game-in-hand. Later corrected by commentators as ‘automatic qualification’ to play the final, unless Brave’s lost their final group-stage match to ‘Originals’
Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers at Old Trafford (Manchester) on 20 August 2023 A unique ‘Roses-allegiance’ match was supplemented by a big screen to broadcast live-coverage of the Women’s World Cup Final (football) from Sydney, Australia. Home-side’s victory was augmented by a ‘Spanish roar,’ at precisely the same moment when the World Cup was received (by Spain beating England’s
London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers at Lord’s (London North) on 18 August 2023 Commentators set the scene with ‘Spirit’ standing outside the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ to stay in the competition, before 14,500 spectators.’ Drama struck when batter Kate Cross was ‘dropped,’ held her nerve and partner Georgia Wareham scored the winning run from the penultimate match ball. Commentators lauded Phoebe
Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals at Headingley (Leeds) on 13 August (11h00) Sports pundits couldn’t have foreseen such a close finish between the ‘Roses’ rivals. ‘Superchargers’ narrow win over ‘Originals’ went to-the-wire, as Alice Davidson-Richards ‘AD-R’ (pictured) closed the match down by taking two wickets; and conceded only 5 runs from the last 5 balls. Once England star-batter Emma Lamb was out one run
Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles – at Headingley (Leeds) on 11 August (15h00) Standing-in to play in ‘The Hundred’ as a replacement for Australia’s Alyssa, POTM ‘Meerkat Match Hero’ Phoebe Litchfield 68(45) hit a first match-winning ‘fifty,’ lauded by commentators as ‘one of the best seen,’ so far this season. Phoebe Litchfield also set a
Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers at Ageas Bowl on 6 August at 11h00 Twice competition finalists ‘Brave’ chalked-up their first win, just as TV cricketing pundits predicted. Skipper Anya Shrubsole dismissed both of ‘Superchargers’ top international batters (Phoebe Litchfield & Jemimah Rodrigues) and was pleased that ‘Brave’ had ‘bounced back’ from their previous ‘scrappy’ defeat by ‘Fire.’ No
Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix – at Headingley (Leeds) at 15h00 on 3 August Commentators lauded both teams for a ‘thrilling game,’ (albeit a little one-sided) Superchargers’ ‘All-rounder’ Alice Davidson-Richards ‘AD-R’ (pictured) was ’superb’ with the ball; awarded POTM: ‘Meerkat Match Hero’ cap & medal. Overall, AD-R took three wickets, two catches plus a direct-hit at stumps that caused a
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