Northern Superchargers sealed a snug seven-wicket victory over Southern Courageous within the ladies’s remaining to win The Hundred for the primary time.

After proscribing the beforehand unbeaten Courageous to 115-6, Superchargers held their nerve chasing a modest whole and received over the road with 12 balls to spare.

Whereas the batters, and specifically Davina Perrin, stole the present of their record-breaking win in Saturday’s Eliminator, it was the bowlers flip at Lord’s.

Kate Cross took two wickets in two balls late within the powerplay to take away the damaging Maia Bouchier and Laura Wolvaardt – the latter with a magnificence that jagged again to hit leg stump.

There have been additionally two wickets for Australia all-rounder Annabel Sutherland as each she and Cross ended with figures of 2-23, whereas Freya Kemp top-scored for Courageous with 26 from 17 balls.

Superchargers made a strong begin to the chase however Perrin was not capable of match her heroics from The Oval, exhibiting glimpses of her class earlier than falling for 17.

It was Phoebe Litchfield who swung the sport firmly in Superchargers’ favour, hitting three fours and a six from her first 4 balls and, though she was dismissed for 26 from 13 balls, momentum stayed with the batting aspect.

Sutherland anchored the innings, realizing the sport scenario meant dangers may very well be stored to a minimal, particularly with Nicola Carey exhibiting extra aggression on the different finish.

The pair placed on an unbroken 60 for the fourth wicket, with Sutherland clubbing a straight six to safe the win in fashion.