The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Northern Superchargers v Welsh Fire

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Northern Superchargers host Welsh Fire in the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Tuesday, August 22.

Where is the match taking place?

Northern Superchargers' home ground is Headingley in Leeds.

Who's got the form?

Both of these sides have enjoyed excellent campaigns, with Welsh Fire's transformation from no-hopers in 2022 to contenders in 2023 particularly impressive under the guidance of coach Gareth Breese and captain Tammy Beaumont.

Should Southern Brave beat Manchester Originals in their final match of the group stage, this will be the eliminator, with the top three so far clear of the rest in the women's competition.

Fire and Superchargers have each won four of their last five games, though Superchargers' only defeat in that time did come on Sunday against Manchester.

What's the key matchup?

Tammy Beaumont is the key wicket for Superchargers, with the England opener enjoying a superb summer across all formats and having already peeled off a terrific century against Trent Rockets.

Phoebe Litchfield has also been in inspired form; the Australian youngster has been usurped as the leading run-scorer by Beaumont, but the left-hander has spearheaded Superchargers' playoff charge.

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Northern Superchargers take on Welsh Fire [Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale for this game, with availability listed as "limited".

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A chance of a shower in the early afternoon but otherwise a dry day in Leeds, with highs of 21 degrees Celsius. 

What are the squads?

Northern Superchargers: Phoebe Litchfield, Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Davidson-Richards, Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone, Leah Dobson, Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Laura Harris, Alex Hartley, Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Chloe Skelton, Kate Coppack

What's the team news?

Neither side have any new issues.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Northern Superchargers: Phoebe Litchfield, Marie Kelly, Jemimah Rodrigues, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bess Heath, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger

Welsh Fire: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Harris, Hayley Matthews, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Alex Griffiths, Shabnim Ismail, Claire Nicholas, Alex Hartley

What are the odds?

The bookies can't split them, with both Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire a best-price 10/11 in places.

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Welsh Fire are challenging [Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Welsh Fire win, inspired by the runs of Beaumont.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

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

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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