Wolvaardt masterclass guides Superchargers to derby winpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 21 August 2022
Callum Matthews
BBC Sport cricket writer
A masterful innings from Laura Wolvaardt guided Northern Superchargers to the highest chase in the women's Hundred and a seven-wicket win in an enthralling encounter against Manchester Originals.
Wolvaardt, moved up to open after Jemimah Rodrigues' departure, finished unbeaten on 90 off 49 balls as Superchargers chased 161 with one ball to spare.
They needed 11 from the final five balls but a Deandra Dottin no-ball, followed by a missed run out opportunity, allowed Superchargers to get over the line for their second win.
Earlier Originals made 160-3 with Dottin smashing an incredible 68 off 30 balls, while she was ably supported by Sophie Ecclestone, who made 24 off 17 balls.
Originals have now only won one of their four games, and are all-but eliminated.
Here's what else happened:
- Lizelle Lee got Originals off to a flier, making 40 off 27 balls.
- There was a bizarre run out, with Originals' Ami Campbell switching off and not grounding her bat.
- Superchargers needed 35 with 15 deliveries remaining but New Zealand's Lea Tahuhu went for 19 runs between the 85-90th balls to give the hosts the upper hand.
What's next?
Northern Superchargers are next in action on Friday when they travel to Welsh Fire.
While Manchester Originals have a week off before going to Edgbaston to play Birmingham Phoenix next Sunday.
Monday sees Welsh Fire host Southern Brave with both the women's (15:00 BST) and men's (18:30 BST) games available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.