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But before we turn our focus to the Superchargers' run chase, let's take a look at the big breaking news from the world of cricket.
Summary
Listen to BBC radio commentary at top of page
Superchargers chase 117 with eight wickets 26 balls remaining
Australia left-hander Litchfield hits 59 not out from 28 balls
Visitors lose 5-15 in the middle to post 116-6
Phoenix win the toss and bat at Headingley
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Thanks, Tim.
Keep things nice and simple, and the Superchargers should grab all four points here.
But as they say, there's many a slip between the cup and the lip. Let's see how this one turns out.
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You would think the Superchargers are favourites to chase this down on their own patch.
My esteemed colleague Adwaidh Rajan will talk you through the remainder of the game.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThe Phoenix lost crucial wickets at crucial times and in short format cricket you don't have that much time to rebuild and it's taken it's toll there.
Phoenix 116-6published at 100 balls
Just the one boundary off the final over for Birmingham Phoenix.
On a good pitch at Headingley that looks a below-par score.
Phoenix 113-6published at 97 balls
Some lusty blows from Sterre Kalis and Emily Arlott off the final set from Kate Cross.
The second delivery from Cross is belted for four over the long-on boundary.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraGreat spell of bowling from Linsey Smith. Created all sorts of issues throughout the innings and had a strangle-hold on Kalis and Arlott there.
Phoenix 107-6published at 95 balls
Sterre Kalis is like a cat on a hot tin roof as she moves all about the crease during this penultimate set from Linsey Smith, but she cannot get one over the rope.
Three runs off five balls.
How's stat?!published at 16:02 British Summer Time
Rufus Bullough
CricViz analystNorthern Superchargers have been the tightest death bowling unit of any team in the competition so far. They have conceded 75 runs from 66 balls (1.14 runs per ball) which is the least expensive of any side.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhoenix 103-6published at 90 balls
A slower bouncer from Annabel Sutherland is ruthlessly pulled for four by Emily Arlott. That will help the Phoenix. They need a strong finish here.
Final ball of the set and Sterre Kalis chips it high in the air but the ball lands between two fielders in purple shirts.
10 balls to go for the Phoenix.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraNice shot off the fourth ball of that set. Sterre Kalis was not trying to hit the ball too hard and it just races away. Annabel Sutherland didn't quite put in the hard yards early enough.
Kallis dropped on 12published at 83 balls
Sterre Kalis slashes at a delivery from Grace Ballinger and the ball flies at speed to wicketkeeper Bess Heath.
It hits Heath on the top of her wrist and she cannot hang on.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThe Superchargers have bowled well. They've taken wickets at the right time and haven't let the Phoenix gain any momentum at any time in the innings.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhoenix 87-6published at 80 balls
Sterre Kalis and Emily Arlott pick up four singles off Linsey Smith's next set. Superchargers content to just manage the rate at the moment.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraYou need to try and cause a bit of panic, a bit of mayhem. If it was me on the Phoenix I'd have been going for it more already. You need to try and get some momentum back in your favour.
Phoenix 83-6published at 75 balls
A bit of the steadying of the ship for Birmingham Phoenix but with 25 balls left they need to bolster that total.
No boundaries off another Lucy Higham set.
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Samit Patel
Former Trent Rockets & England all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraIt's been slow going for the Phoenix. They've lost wickets in clusters at big stages. I think they're going to be light here on a good pitch.
Phoenix 78-6published at 70 balls
Kate Cross is back.
Sterre Kalis chips her over the top for a couple but the Phoenix are unable to find the boundary in that set.
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Shachi Pai
Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraGood change of pace from Sutherland. Not giving the batter much room to work with. I feel like Sutherland has been one of the main bowlers who has created some pressure on the Phoenix for the Superchargers.
Phoenix 72-6published at 65 balls
Hollie Armitage decides to go for the kill by sticking with her frontline bowlers.
Annabel Sutherland is tight with four singles taken off her next set.
Northern Superchargers Women v Birmingham Phoenix Women
Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Voll,bowled Smith Voll, bowled Smith | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 188.89 |
Lamb,caught Sutherland, bowled Higham Lamb, caught Sutherland, bowled Higham | 8 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 80.00 |
Kelly,bowled Smith Kelly, bowled Smith | 20 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 142.86 |
Perry,run out Sutherland Perry, run out Sutherland | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 166.67 |
Jones,caught Sutherland, bowled Ballinger Jones, caught Sutherland, bowled Ballinger | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25.00 |
Kalis,not out Kalis, not out | 24 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 80.00 |
Lister,caught Cross, bowled Higham Lister, caught Cross, bowled Higham | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.00 |
Arlott,not out Arlott, not out | 32 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 128.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 2, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 3 Extras, no balls 0, wides 2, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 3 | |||||||
Total,116 for 6 100 balls Total,116 for 6 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballinger | 20 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9.60 |
Cross | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.90 |
Smith | 20 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.40 |
Sutherland | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.30 |
Higham | 20 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.30 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
17 for 1 (13 balls) | Voll |
44 for 2 (31 balls) | Lamb |
55 for 3 (39 balls) | Kelly |
56 for 4 (43 balls) | Jones |
57 for 5 (47 balls) | Perry |
59 for 6 (51 balls) | Lister |
Northern Superchargers Women Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Perrin,caught Kalis, bowled Arlott Perrin, caught Kalis, bowled Arlott | 14 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 100.00 |
Davidson-Richards,leg before wicket, bowled Millie Taylor Davidson-Richards, leg before wicket, bowled Millie Taylor | 17 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 85.00 |
Litchfield,not out Litchfield, not out | 59 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 210.71 |
Sutherland,not out Sutherland, not out | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 153.85 |
Extras, no balls 2, wides 0, byes 4, leg byes 1, total 7 Extras, no balls 2, wides 0, byes 4, leg byes 1, total 7 | |||||||
Total,117 for 2 74 balls Total,117 for 2 74 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Schutt | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.60 |
Perry | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8.40 |
Arlott | 15 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.60 |
Millie Taylor | 19 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8.21 |
Baker | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15.00 |
Lamb | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16.80 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
27 for 1 (19 balls) | Perrin |
59 for 2 (46 balls) | Davidson-Richards |
Team Lineups
home team, Northern Superchargers Women
Starting lineup
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Davina Perrin
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Annabel Sutherland
- Hollie Armitage , Captain
- Bess Heath , Wicket Keeper
- Kate Cross
- Katherine Fraser
- Lucy Higham
- Linsey Smith
- Grace Ballinger
away team, Birmingham Phoenix Women
Starting lineup
- Georgia Voll
- Emma Lamb
- Marie Kelly
- Ellyse Perry , Captain
- Amy Jones , Wicket Keeper
- Sterre Kalis
- Ailsa Lister
- Em Arlott
- Megan Schutt
- Millie Taylor
- Hannah Baker
home team, Northern Superchargers Women
Starting lineup
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Davina Perrin
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Annabel Sutherland
- Hollie Armitage , Captain
- Bess Heath , Wicket Keeper
- Kate Cross
- Katherine Fraser
- Lucy Higham
- Linsey Smith
- Grace Ballinger
away team, Birmingham Phoenix Women
Starting lineup
- Georgia Voll
- Emma Lamb
- Marie Kelly
- Ellyse Perry , Captain
- Amy Jones , Wicket Keeper
- Sterre Kalis
- Ailsa Lister
- Em Arlott
- Megan Schutt
- Millie Taylor
- Hannah Baker
- Start Time:
- 15:00
- Toss:
- Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and decided to bat
- Venue:
- Headingley, Leeds
- Officials:
- Jack Shantry, Rose Dovey, Paul Baldwin, Sarah Bartlett, Surendiran Shanmugam
