Northern Superchargers’ Annabel Sutherland emerged as the star of the show at The Kia Oval, leading her team to a resounding 82-run victory over Oval Invincibles in the Hundred. The Australian all-rounder showcased her exceptional skills with a blistering 63 runs from 40 balls and a devastating 4-11 with the ball.
Sutherland’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, as she launched three towering sixes into the sun-drenched crowd. Her knock, coupled with Phoebe Litchfield’s 44, propelled Superchargers to an imposing total of 146 for 4.
Invincibles, who had boasted a 100% record in the competition, were left reeling as Sutherland wreaked havoc with her bowling. Her four wickets, all clean bowled, came in the final six balls of the match, ensuring a dominant victory for Superchargers.
The win marked Superchargers’ first of the campaign, providing a much-needed boost to their morale. Captain Hollie Armitage hailed Sutherland’s performance as a game-changer, saying, “It is so nice to get a win on the board. We’ve felt pretty good as a group, but we just haven’t quite put it together with the bat. It was nice to do it out there.”
Invincibles’ hopes of chasing down Superchargers’ total were dashed early on as they lost wickets in quick succession. Chamari Athapaththu, the Sri Lankan skipper, was dismissed for just 10 runs, while Mady Villiers and Alice Capsey also fell cheaply.
Paige Scholfield and Amanda-Jade Wellington attempted to rebuild the innings, but their efforts were in vain as Sutherland returned to claim four wickets in six balls. The Australian’s heroics sealed the victory for Superchargers, who now have a win under their belt and will be looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches.
