The Northern Superchargers Women are set to face the Welsh Fire Women, on August 7, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds, in the third match of The Hundred Women’s 2025. Both teams will be playing their first match of the season and will aim to start strong. Northern Superchargers had a mixed 2024 season, finishing fourth, while Welsh Fire topped the table but lost in the final.
Historically, in their head-to-head encounters, Northern Superchargers have a slight edge with two wins to Welsh Fire’s one, with one no-result match. The contest is expected to be closely fought, with Northern Superchargers slightly favored to win by experts due to their balanced squad and form of key players.
Fantasy Playing XI: Northern Superchargers v Welsh Fire
Wicketkeeper –
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce is a wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Welsh Fire in The Hundred Women’s competition. She has scored 385 runs in 22 innings with the bat at an average of 29.61. Notably, she scored her maiden half-century in The Hundred in a 2024 match where she was unbeaten on 51 runs off 39 balls to help Welsh Fire secure a six-wicket win over Trent Rockets. She has been one of the key players for Welsh Fire, both with the bat and behind the stumps, making the most dismissals as a wicketkeeper in the women’s competition with 11 dismissals in one season. She is a key player for the Welsh Fire going ahead.
Batters –
Sophia Dunkley
Sophia Dunkley is a key batter for Welsh Fire in The Hundred Women’s competition. In the 2024 season, she played 8 matches with a decent batting average. One of her standout performances includes a vital unbeaten innings of 69 runs off 47 balls, which helped Welsh Fire secure victory against Manchester Originals by seven wickets. In The Hundred so far, she has scored 851 runs in 32 innings, including 5 half-centuries and a batting average of 32.73. Dunkley’s batting is characterized by calculated risks and power hitting, contributing significantly to her team’s success. Overall, Dunkley is an important top-order batter for Welsh Fire with consistent impact in The Hundred.
Tammy Beaumont
Tammy Beaumont is a world-class right-handed opening batter and the captain of Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred. She is highly regarded for her elegant stroke play, tactical intelligence, and mental resilience under pressure. Since the tournament’s inception, she has consistently been a top scorer, accumulating 731 runs with a solid batting average of 29.24 and a strike rate of 125.4. One of her standout performances was an incredible 118 runs off 61 balls in 2023, the highest individual score in The Hundred to date. Beaumont’s leadership and ability to combine aggressive intent with dependable technique make her a vital figure for Welsh Fire both on and off the field.
Hollie Armitage
Hollie Armitage is a right-handed batter known for her role as an all-rounder who combines steady middle-order batting with effective leg-spin bowling. She bats with a controlled, calculated approach, providing stability and contributing crucial runs in The Hundred and other formats. She has played 26 matches in The Hundred women’s competition, scoring a total of 358 runs from 25 innings with the highest score of 46. Her overall strike rate is 104.98 and is a fierce striker of the cricket ball. She will be a key player for the Superchargers going ahead in the tournament.
All-rounders –
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews, throughout her Hundred career, has scored 662 runs in 25 innings with the highest score of unbeaten 78 and a batting average of 30.09. She has also picked 25 wickets in 21 innings with best bowling figures of 4 for 14. In the 2024 season, she played 8 matches, scoring 198 runs off 184 balls and taking 11 wickets with a bowling average of around 12.72 and a strike rate of 10.45, making her a highly effective spinner in the competition. Her ability to lead from the front with both bat and ball makes her a crucial asset for her team in the women’s tournament.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen is a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner celebrated for her tactical bowling and ability to deliver under pressure, combining control with attacking skills to influence matches both with bat and ball. Jess Jonassen is an all-rounder for Welsh Fire in The Hundred women’s competition, known for her effective left-arm orthodox spin bowling and useful contributions with the bat. In the 2024 season, she played 8 matches, scoring 176 runs and taking 12 wickets, making her one of the leading wicket-takers of the season. Her dual role significantly strengthens Welsh Fire’s bowling attack while providing valuable runs lower down the order.
Alice Davidson-Richards
Alice Davidson-Richards is a versatile all-rounder known for her ability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball. With a steady and reliable batting style, she provides consistency in the middle order, while her right-arm fast-medium bowling. She is an all-rounder who played 7 matches for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred 2024 season, scoring 123 runs with the highest score of 49 and averaging around 31.57 in the competition. She contributes primarily as a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler, providing valuable runs and wickets for her team. She contributes to both the departments of the game and is a vital aspect for the side.
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland is a versatile all-rounder who balances her aggressive batting with disciplined medium-fast bowling, making her an impactful player in multiple formats including The Hundred. Her athleticism and competitive spirit define her as a rising talent and key contributor for her teams. She has scored 300 runs in 13 innings with the bat with the highest score of unbeaten 63 runs and a batting average of 27.27. She has also picked up 14 wickets in 13 games with best bowling figures of 4 for 11. She is a definite player to watch out for in the tournament.
Bowlers –
Shabnim Ismail
Shabnim Ismail is a lethal right-arm fast bowler known for her pace, aggressive bowling style, and ability to strike early and contain runs. She is a key bowler in The Hundred, combining speed with tactical bowling to impact matches decisively. She is a prominent fast bowler who has played in The Hundred women’s competition, featuring in 27 matches with 25 innings bowled. She has taken 24 wickets at an average of 21.41 and an economy rate of 6.42, with her best bowling figures being 3/12. She will be one of the key bowlers for her side going ahead in the tournament.
Georgia Davis
Georgia Davis is a right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter who has played for Trent Rockets and Welsh Fire teams in The Hundred women’s competition. She is a specialist right-arm off-spinner recognized for her accuracy and ability to apply pressure in the middle overs. She has been effective with 14 wickets at an average of 17.64 and an economy rate around 7.6, showcasing her bowling strength through accurate and tactical spin bowling. She provides crucial middle-over control and consistent wicket-taking ability for her teams, making her a key bowling specialist in the competition. Her disciplined bowling and supporting batting make her a valuable team player in The Hundred women’s competition.
Kate Cross
Kate Cross is primarily a bowling all-rounder known for her disciplined right-arm medium-fast bowling that combines control and seam movement to restrict batters and take wickets. Kate Cross is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has played 30 matches in The Hundred women’s competition, taking 35 wickets with a bowling average around 20.20 and a strike rate of about 16.2. Her commitment and consistency make her a crucial team member in both bowling and fielding departments.
This Fantasy XI is formed with a sharp focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Headingley, Leeds. Make sure to lock in your teams before 7:30 PM and stay tuned for the third blockbuster encounter between two of women’s cricket’s exciting clubs locking horns against each other.
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