Kate Cross in action | Source: Twi
The Eliminator of the Women’s Hundred 2023 will be played between Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire on Saturday, August 26, at Kennington Oval, London, United Kingdom.
This game is an all-or-nothing affair for both teams. The side that emerges victorious secures a berth in the final against Southern Brave, while the team that falls short gets booted from the tournament.
NOS-W vs WEF-W: Team Previews
Northern Superchargers Women
Northern Superchargers Women secured the second spot in the points table during the league stage. They clinched victory in six out of eight matches, suffering only two losses.
Phoebe Litchfield and Merry Kelly emerged as key run-scorers, while Georgia Wareham and Alice Davidson Richards stood out as the leading wicket-takers for them in the competition.
Welsh Fire Women
On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women occupied the third spot on the points table. They grabbed five wins out of eight games, while their one match got rained out. Tammy Beaumont and Sophia Dunkley have been the ones raking in the runs, while pacer Shabnim Ismail stood out as their star fast bowler.
This is their second face off in the tournament. Last time, it was Northern Superchargers who secured the win, beating Welsh Fire by 16 runs. It will be interesting to see if the Superchargers keep their upper hand or the Fire make a comeback.