Southern Brave Women vs Northern Superchargers Women – 13 Aug 2025 The Hundred Preview & Prediction
With both Southern Brave Women and Northern Superchargers Women starting their 2025 campaigns with back‑to‑back wins, Monday’s clash at the Utilita Bowl promises to be a thriller. The Southampton venue will witness the competition’s two most in‑form sides as they battle for an early top‑of‑the‑table advantage. This 11th match of the tournament is scheduled for 11:30 BST on 13 August 2025, and fans can expect fireworks from ball one. Below, we examine each team’s recent form, key players, conditions at the Utilita Bowl and the all‑important Dream11 fantasy picks.
Southern Brave Women recent form
Georgia Adams’ side come into this fixture on the back of two wins from their opening matches. They held off Birmingham Phoenix Women on 10 August, defending 139/7 thanks to a disciplined bowling effort led by pacer Lauren Bell and spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman. Earlier in the tournament they chased down Manchester Originals Women with 11 balls to spare, showing their batting power at the death. Those results are an impressive response to last year’s wobble, when Brave lost to Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets in consecutive games. Batters to watch include explosive opener Danni Wyatt – she has amassed 318 runs in 10 matches at an average of 35.33 with a strike‑rate of 131.4 – and South Africa all‑rounder Chloe Tryon, whose 201 runs at 28.71 have come at a blistering 134.89 strike rate. With the ball, seamer Lauren Bell (15 wickets, economy 7.37, strike rate 12.6) leads the attack, ably supported by young left‑armer Tilly Corteen‑Coleman with nine wickets at 7.34 economy.
Northern Superchargers Women recent form
The Superchargers have also started the tournament with two wins, thrashing Trent Rockets Women by eight wickets and beating Welsh Fire Women by 47 runs. Those results underline their improvement after last season’s mixed campaign, which included defeats to London Spirit and Manchester Originals. Australian all‑rounder Annabel Sutherland has been the star with the bat, scoring 258 runs across nine matches at an average of 36.86 and striking at 139.45. Young opener Phoebe Litchfield adds extra firepower with 210 runs at a strike rate over 132. The bowling attack is spearheaded by left‑arm spinner Linsey Smith, whose 18 wickets come at an economy of 6.58 and a superb strike rate of 9.72, making her the tournament’s most potent bowler. England seamer Kate Cross complements her with 15 wickets at 7.39 economy.
Pitch and conditions
The Utilita Bowl in Southampton (also called the Rose Bowl) is known for its flat, hard surface that encourages stroke play. Reports for recent Hundred matches suggest a batting‑friendly track where the ball comes nicely onto the bat and average scores range between 160 and 200 in limited‑overs cricket. Seam bowlers may get a hint of movement under morning cloud cover, but as the sun bakes the surface it becomes a paradise for batters. Spinners and cutters can be effective later on once the pitch slows slightly, but expect a high‑scoring contest if conditions remain true. Weather forecasts for August 13 indicate dry skies with temperatures in the low 20s, so we should see a full match without interruptions.
Prediction and Dream11 fantasy team
Southern Brave have the edge thanks to their depth of batting and the class of Danni Wyatt and Lauren Bell. However, the Superchargers’ balance and the presence of Annabel Sutherland and Linsey Smith mean they will push the hosts hard. Expect a high‑scoring contest where a total around 170 could be competitive. Given current form and home advantage, Southern Brave Women are slight favourites to win a close game.
Dream11 fantasy team (small league)
- Wicketkeeper: Rhianna Southby (SBW) – aggressive keeper‑batter capable of scoring at the top or in the middle order.
- Batters: Danni Wyatt (SBW, captain), Phoebe Litchfield (NSC), Chloe Tryon (SBW), Laura Wolvaardt (NSC) – a mix of proven run‑scorers and power‑hitters.
- All‑rounders: Annabel Sutherland (NSC, vice‑captain), Georgia Adams (SBW) – both contribute significantly with bat and ball.
- Bowlers: Lauren Bell (SBW), Linsey Smith (NSC), Kate Cross (NSC), Tilly Corteen‑Coleman (SBW) – wicket‑taking bowlers who can exploit the pitch’s bounce and variations.
Captain choice: Danni Wyatt for her consistent high‑scoring ability and experience. Vice‑captain: Annabel Sutherland, who contributes in all facets of the game.
Final word
Southern Brave and Northern Superchargers have produced some of the most entertaining cricket in The Hundred, and their clash at the Utilita Bowl could be the match of the season. Brave’s home advantage and batting depth make them favourites, but the Superchargers’ resilience and the form of Sutherland and Smith mean there is little to separate these sides. Tune in at 11:30 BST on 13 August to watch two of women’s cricket’s brightest teams battle for supremacy.
