The Hundred 2022, women's match preview: Northern Superchargers v Southern Brave

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

What's the match?

Northern Superchargers take on Southern Brave in the latest game of the 2022 women's Hundred competition.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to start at 11.30am BST on Wednesday, August 31.

Where is the match being played?

This match will take place at Headingley in Leeds.

Who's got the form?

Southern Brave are the red hot side in this year's women's Hundred. They are already locked in for a place in the knockout stages, and are not looking to confirm their place in the final by finishing top of the pile.

Brave have won all five of their matches so far this term, and romped past Trent Rockets by 10 wickets with 44 balls to spare in their most recent outing. They are going to take some stopping.

Northern Superchargers are not mathematically out of the race for third, and a place in the eliminator on Friday - but it will take quite a run of results. They must win, and handsomely so in order to considerably improve their net run rate, and then hope that Manchester Originals do not go any better when they face Oval Invincibles. 

^{Northern Superchargers need a big win to stand any chance of reaching the last three [Getty Images]}

What's the team news?

Northern Superchargers are without overseas star Jemimah Rodrigues, who had to pull out of the competition with a hand injury. They miss her impact at the top of the order, and look a little light on the batting front.

Southern Brave have been terrifically consistent all season, and have not had to deal with injury or international absences.

What's the key match-up?

Superchargers absolutely have to contain the Southern Brave to four of Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley and Tahlia McGrath.

The quarter present an intimidating prospect for any opposition, and two of them - Mandhana and Wyatt - feature in the competition's top five run-scorers so far. 

Any successful chase or imposing target will also depend on how Alyssa Healy and Laura Wolvaardt go for Superchargers. With modest resources behind them, the overseas duo need to fire, especially at a fast-scoring ground like Headingley. 

Can I get tickets?

There are limited tickets available for this fixture via The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

Cloudy skies and temperatures hovering around 17 degrees Celsius are expected in Leeds at the start of play, with a very small chance of rain.

What are the squads?

Northern Superchargers: Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alyssa Healy, Bess Heath, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Kalea Moore, Liz Russell, Linsey Smith, Laura Wolvaardt, Jenny Gunn, Lucy Higham, Heather Graham, Bethany Harmer, Rachel Slater

Southern Brave: Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Adams, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Smriti Mandhana, Tara Norris, Carla Rudd, Paige Scholfield, Anya Shrubsole, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danni Wyatt, Jo Gardner, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Molly Strano

^{Southern Brave are already guaranteed a top-two finish [Getty Images]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

Northern Superchargers: Alyssa Healy, Laura Wolvaardt, Bess Heath, Hollie Armitage, Heather Graham, Alice Davidson-Richards, Jenny Gunn, Linsey Smith, Lucy Higham, Katie Levick, Rachel Slater

Southern Brave: Smriti Mandhana, Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Tahlia McGrath, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Freya Kemp, Anya Shrubsole, Carla Rudd, Lauren Bell

What are the odds?

Southern Brave are the hot favourites for this fixture with best odds of 1/2. If you fancy Northern Superchargers to spring a surprise, you can get odds as long as 2/1.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow tv

Caribbean - ESPN

Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport

MENA - beIN Sports

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - Spark

Indian Subcontinent - FanCode