Northern Superchargers ended Oval Invincibles’ hopes on this yr’s Hundred ladies’s competitors and consolidated their very own sturdy place with a cushty seven-wicket victory at Headingley.
The win takes Superchargers onto 20 factors in second place, 4 behind unbeaten Southern Courageous and 4 away from Manchester Originals and London Spirit, who’ve performed a recreation fewer.
Opener Alice-Davidson Richards capitalised on some unfastened bowling to strike 50 from 32 balls to interrupt the again of the Superchargers’ chase of 126.
She fell with 42 runs wanted and Australian Phoebe Litchfield, who sparkled once more in making 29, adopted three balls later, however Nicola Carey made an unbeaten 15-ball 25 and Superchargers received with 5 balls to spare.
Invincibles have been hampered by bowler Tash Farrant injuring her again within the discipline and solely with the ability to bowl 5 balls.
Alice Capsey additionally went off after a blow to her proper hand whereas bowling however the England all-rounder was in a position to return to the assault.
Superchargers’ earlier made the perfect begin when Grace Ballinger bowled Paige Scholfield with the primary ball of the match.
Invincibles have been 64-4 after 60 balls when Australian Meg Lanning, the event’s main run-scorer, was pinned lbw and though captain Lauren Winfield-Hill, dropped down the order after a poor run as opener, hit 37 from 30, their 125-6 felt under par.
Seamer Kate Cross, 24 hours after being omitted of England’s World Cup squad, took a strong 2-16.
Superchargers play Manchester Originals of their ultimate match on Tuesday, stay on the BBC.
They are going to be assured a spot within the eliminator at worst with victory however may progress regardless given their sturdy internet run-rate.
Invincibles are sixth and, with one recreation remaining, can not end within the prime three.
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