Northern Superchargers claimed a maiden Hundred title after Annabel Sutherland’s fine all-round display was backed up by Nicola Carey’s crucial unbeaten 35 in a seven-wicket victory over Southern Brave.

Brave had made history in the 100-ball tournament with eight wins out of eight in the group phase, but they were restricted to 115 for six after being put into bat on a sticky Lord’s surface in front of a record women’s crowd of 22,542 spectators.

Freya Kemp top scored for Brave with 26 but was one of two scalps for Sutherland, who picked up two for 23 and the Australian batter later hit the winning blow with a superb six down the ground with 12 balls to spare.

This was a repeat of the 2023 final and after a circumspect start, Brave opener Maia Bouchier flicked off her pads for the fi

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