Wolvaardt masterclass guides Superchargers to derby win
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.
'I had a swing and it paid off'
Match hero Laura Wolvaardt on Sky Sports: "I feel like I hit the ball well in the warm up so I could come in calm and just play my game in that innings. I was just seeing how we were going and then we needed 50 off 20 something so I just had a swing to see how we would go and it paid off.
"Well I can't say for definite [if I'll be an opener] but that helped. I didn't have a great start to my career opening the batting and kind of found my feet at three and four. Sadly, with Jemmy (Rodrigues) being ruled out we had to have a move around a bit and luckily it paid off and we got the win.
"I feel like I wasn't quite timing it through the tournament so far. I'm not sure what changed today but I'm glad it did. I hope I can just stick with it and just be me.
"I feel like the games before this I tried to just whack it way too hard and lost my shapes early on but I knew I had more time today and just needed to pierce the gap early on and just kind of kept going with that until the end."
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
If you've come in today, you've got your money's worth.
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The Superchargers are absolutely elated - that's the highest ever chase in the Women's Hundred. Captain Hollie Armitage screams in delight into her teammate's helmet cam.
Crushing for Deandra Dottin, who ends her tournament here. She was explosive with the bat, but her final set couldn't contain the resurgent Superchargers.
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Kevin Howells
BBC Radio commentator
The Superchargers have won the game and the crowd in Leeds, on a super sunny Sunday evening, are on their feet.
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
That was absolutely phenomenal by Laura Wolvaardt.
SUPERCHARGERS WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS
Graham's pull is missed by the leg-slip and it's through to the ropes for victory!
Superchargers win - you would never have given them a chance with 25 balls to go. Remarkable!
Superchargers 160-3
1 needed
Wolvaardt looks for two. Graham turns for the second but changes her mind. She's safe!
Superchargers 159-3
Wolvaardt through the covers to the boundary! Two needed!
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Manchester Originals are just crumbling under pressure here. She would've been gone by about three yards.
Superchargers 155-3
Graham takes the single to get Wolvaardt on strike! Oh wait - Dottin's over-stepped! A free-hit, and the senior batter is in to face it.
Wolvaardt pushes to mid-wicket. Dottin spills it! A clean hit would have taken the wicket.
Superchargers 150-3
11 needed
Wolvaardt pushes to the deep mid-wicket fielder, it's going to be close for the second! But it's safe.
Another leg-bye off the final ball of Cross's set - a vital contribution from the skipper. Here's Dottin to finish...
Superchargers 147-3
Dot ball and a swing and a miss for Graham off Cross.
She pushes to cover for a single for the next ball. 14 needed.
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Every ball just feels like a massive event. Every ball counts.
Superchargers 146-3
Dottin cuts Wolvaardt off for the single.
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Just look at that sharp ascent towards their total!
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Superchargers 145-3
Graham 8, Wolvaardt 80
Too full from Lea Tahuhu, too full!
Laura Wolvaardt takes full advantage, she crashes it for 4-4-6-4-1 and races to 80.
10 balls to go, 16 needed.
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Laura Wolvaardt has been elegant. There's been a lot of finesse. She's scored a lot along the ground. It's a good innings but can she make it a great innings and take her team over the line?
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Kevin Howells
BBC Radio commentator
There's just a little voice in my head saying "could there be something really special here?". If Wolvaardt does take her team through to victory, it'll be one of the greatest innings.
Superchargers 126-3
Graham 8, Wolvaardt 61
Well, there's some acceleration!
Wolvaardt lofts Ecclestone for six over long-on - that's a rare occurrence! And she follows up with another sweep for four. The England bowler's final set is more expensive than she's accustomed to.
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Lizelle Lee got Originals off to a flier, making 40 off 27 balls.
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There was a bizarre run out, with Originals' Ami Campbell switching off and not grounding her bat.
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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.
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Latest PostWolvaardt masterclass guides Superchargers to derby win
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:
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.
'I had a swing and it paid off'
Match hero Laura Wolvaardt on Sky Sports: "I feel like I hit the ball well in the warm up so I could come in calm and just play my game in that innings. I was just seeing how we were going and then we needed 50 off 20 something so I just had a swing to see how we would go and it paid off.
"Well I can't say for definite [if I'll be an opener] but that helped. I didn't have a great start to my career opening the batting and kind of found my feet at three and four. Sadly, with Jemmy (Rodrigues) being ruled out we had to have a move around a bit and luckily it paid off and we got the win.
"I feel like I wasn't quite timing it through the tournament so far. I'm not sure what changed today but I'm glad it did. I hope I can just stick with it and just be me.
"I feel like the games before this I tried to just whack it way too hard and lost my shapes early on but I knew I had more time today and just needed to pierce the gap early on and just kind of kept going with that until the end."
Post update
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
If you've come in today, you've got your money's worth.
Post update
The Superchargers are absolutely elated - that's the highest ever chase in the Women's Hundred. Captain Hollie Armitage screams in delight into her teammate's helmet cam.
Crushing for Deandra Dottin, who ends her tournament here. She was explosive with the bat, but her final set couldn't contain the resurgent Superchargers.
Post update
Kevin Howells
BBC Radio commentator
The Superchargers have won the game and the crowd in Leeds, on a super sunny Sunday evening, are on their feet.
Post update
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
That was absolutely phenomenal by Laura Wolvaardt.
SUPERCHARGERS WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS
Graham's pull is missed by the leg-slip and it's through to the ropes for victory!
Superchargers win - you would never have given them a chance with 25 balls to go. Remarkable!
Superchargers 160-3
1 needed
Wolvaardt looks for two. Graham turns for the second but changes her mind. She's safe!
Superchargers 159-3
Wolvaardt through the covers to the boundary! Two needed!
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Manchester Originals are just crumbling under pressure here. She would've been gone by about three yards.
Superchargers 155-3
Graham takes the single to get Wolvaardt on strike! Oh wait - Dottin's over-stepped! A free-hit, and the senior batter is in to face it.
Wolvaardt pushes to mid-wicket. Dottin spills it! A clean hit would have taken the wicket.
Superchargers 150-3
11 needed
Wolvaardt pushes to the deep mid-wicket fielder, it's going to be close for the second! But it's safe.
Another leg-bye off the final ball of Cross's set - a vital contribution from the skipper. Here's Dottin to finish...
Superchargers 147-3
Dot ball and a swing and a miss for Graham off Cross.
She pushes to cover for a single for the next ball. 14 needed.
Post update
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Every ball just feels like a massive event. Every ball counts.
Superchargers 146-3
Dottin cuts Wolvaardt off for the single.
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Just look at that sharp ascent towards their total!
Superchargers 145-3
Graham 8, Wolvaardt 80
Too full from Lea Tahuhu, too full!
Laura Wolvaardt takes full advantage, she crashes it for 4-4-6-4-1 and races to 80.
10 balls to go, 16 needed.
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Lauren Winfield-Hill
Oval Invincibles batter on BBC Radio
Laura Wolvaardt has been elegant. There's been a lot of finesse. She's scored a lot along the ground. It's a good innings but can she make it a great innings and take her team over the line?
Post update
Kevin Howells
BBC Radio commentator
There's just a little voice in my head saying "could there be something really special here?". If Wolvaardt does take her team through to victory, it'll be one of the greatest innings.
Superchargers 126-3
Graham 8, Wolvaardt 61
Well, there's some acceleration!
Wolvaardt lofts Ecclestone for six over long-on - that's a rare occurrence! And she follows up with another sweep for four. The England bowler's final set is more expensive than she's accustomed to.
35 needed from 15 balls.