• Northern Superchargers defeated London Spirit by four wickets in Match 24 of The Hundred Women 2023.

  • Phoebe Litchfield was adjudged Player of the Match for her exceptional batting performance.

Amelia Kerr’s storming fifty in vain as Phoebe Litchfield’s resilient innings end London Spirit qualification hopes – The Hundred Women 2023
Amelia Kerr and Phoebe Litchfield

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In an electrifying clash at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground, the Northern Superchargers emerged victorious against the London Spirit by four wickets in the 24th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2023.

Asked to bat first, London Spirit managed to post a total of 135/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Amelia Kerr was the standout performer for the Spirit, smashing an impressive 60 runs off 32 deliveries, including nine fours.

Danielle Gibson and Richa Ghosh also contributed with scores of 24 and 21, respectively. The Northern Superchargers’ bowlers shared the spoils, with Grace Ballinger, Alice Davidson-Richards, and Georgia Wareham each taking one wicket for their side.

Phoebe Litchfield powers Northern Superchargers to playoffs:

In reply, the Northern Superchargers showed their determination and skill, successfully chasing down the target with two balls to spare. Jemimah Rodrigues provided a solid start with a brisk 30 off 20 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield‘s composed 38 off 34 deliveries anchored the innings. Bess Heath‘s quickfire 18 off 8 and Georgia Wareham‘s 19 off 11 were crucial in maintaining the momentum.

Also READ: The Hundred Women 2023 – Complete squads of all eight teams

Amelia Kerr’s all-round efforts in vain:

Sarah Glenn was the standout bowler for London Spirit, claiming three wickets for 19 runs in her 4-over spell. Kerr also made her presence felt by bagging two scalps for 24 runs. However, the duo’s effort went in vain as Northern Superchargers eventually reached the target with four wickets in hand.

The Northern Superchargers’ all-round performance and strategic gameplay enabled them to secure a berth in the playoff. On the other hand, the defeat dented London Spirit’s chances of reaching the playoff.

Litchfield’s consistent display with both bat and field earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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