Cross and Sutherland Guide Northern Superchargers to Their First Women’s Hundred Title
The Women’s Hundred 2025 final delivered a historic moment as the Northern Superchargers clinched their maiden title, thanks to match-winning performances from Kate Cross and Annabel Sutherland. In front of a buzzing crowd at Lord’s, the Superchargers finally broke their finals jinx and lifted the coveted trophy after years of coming close. Batting first, the Superchargers got off to a solid start with their top order showing intent. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, the innings was steadied by Annabel Sutherland, who showcased her all-round class. Mixing calm composure with powerful strokes, Sutherland anchored the innings and ensured her team posted a competitive total. Her ability to accelerate at the right time gave the Superchargers’ batting the spark it needed on the big stage. The real magic, however, came with the ball. Kate Cross, the experienced England seamer, rose to the occasion and led the attack with precision. Using her variations smartly, she picked up crucial ...