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Northern Superchargers Claim Double-Header Victories Over Birmingham Phoenix

Sealing top spots in both tables, the Superchargers have consolidated early momentum in The Hundred; Phoenix now faces mounting pressure before the tournament’s midway stage.

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Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix

Overview

  • In the men’s match at Headingley, Superchargers posted 193-5 with Dawid Malan scoring 58 and Zak Crawley 45 before bowlers Matthew Potts (3-26) and Adil Rashid (2-26) restricted Phoenix to 157 for a 36-run win.
  • Phoebe Litchfield’s unbeaten 59 guided the Superchargers women to a 117-2 chase, with Linsey Smith (2-18) and Lucy Higham (2-21) containing Phoenix despite a 57-run seventh-wicket stand by Em Arlott and Sterre Kalis—the highest for that wicket in the women’s competition.
  • Both Superchargers sides have now won three of four matches to move to the top of their respective tables in The Hundred’s early standings.
  • Coverage confirms live broadcasts in India on FanCode via OTTplay Premium and Sony Sports Network/SonyLIV, and in the UK on Sky Sports.
  • The back-to-back wins strengthen Superchargers’ playoff positioning and leave Phoenix needing swift improvements before the tournament reaches its midpoint.