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The 11th Match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 at Southampton saw Southern Brave Women consolidate their top spot with a convincing eight-wicket win over Northern Superchargers on August 13. A crowd of 9,465 witnessed a contest that was highlighted by Sophie Devine’s stellar all-round display as Brave chased down 103 with 17 balls to spare, extending their unbeaten run and dealing the Superchargers their first defeat.
Sophie Devine delivers match-winning performances with both ball and bat
Northern Superchargers struggled upfront after electing to bat, facing a disciplined Brave attack. After a cautious start—scraping just four runs from the first ten balls—the Superchargers were pegged back early, losing Alice Davidson-Richards and Phoebe Litchfield inside the powerplay. Devine then stamped her authority with the ball. She first removed Litchfield, broke a threatening lower-order stand by dismissing Lucy Higham, and followed up with the wicket of Linsey Smith on the very next ball. Devine finished with superb figures of 3 for 15 in her 20 balls, applying relentless pressure and derailing the Superchargers’ momentum.
Georgia Adams supported Devine with two wickets, while Lauren Bell and Mady Villiers chipped in with one apiece. Despite a fighting 36 from captain Hollie Armitage and a solid 20 from Annabel Sutherland, constant wickets meant the Superchargers limped to 102 in their 100 balls, only barely reaching three figures. Smart fielding, including two run-outs, exemplified Brave’s all-round dominance.
With the bat, Brave lost Maia Bouchier early but remained unfazed. Danni Wyatt-Hodge anchored the chase confidently, crafting a brisk 43 off 31 deliveries amidst a 62-run second-wicket stand with Laura Wolvaardt. When Wyatt-Hodge fell with the finish line in sight, Devine came in and provided a finishing touch—hammering an unbeaten 15 off just 8 balls, including a towering six, underscoring her Player of the Match credentials.
Southern Brave hold nerve to clinch a clinical win over Northern Superchargers
Southern Brave’s pursuit was measured and assertive. After losing Bouchier for 5, Wyatt-Hodge and Wolvaardt steadied the ship. Wyatt-Hodge displayed her authority with five boundaries, while Wolvaardt added fluency with her unbeaten 33. The pair ensured Brave’s chase never wavered, reaching 50 in only 40 balls and building the run rate. By the time Wyatt-Hodge was stumped off Katherine Fraser, only 20 were required, paving the way for Devine’s brisk finish.
The chase’s efficiency was seen in their boundary count and strike rotation—never letting the Superchargers bowlers apply prolonged pressure. Grace Ballinger, Kate Cross, and Fraser claimed a wicket apiece for Superchargers, but the total never looked enough.
Ultimately, Brave’s blend of tight bowling, smart fielding, and assertive top-order batting secured their third straight win, maintaining their perfect start and top position in the tournament standings. Devine’s sparkling performance—in both disciplines—epitomized Southern Brave’s balance and threat, leaving the rest of the Women’s Hundred chasing their standard this season.
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