In a commanding display at Headingley, Leeds, Northern Superchargers secured an emphatic 8-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in the 3rd match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025. The Superchargers showcased a dominant batting performance to chase down the target with ease and plenty of overs to spare with Zak Crawley leading the batting power.
Match Summary
Welsh Fire, after winning the toss, chose to bat first and posted a moderate total of 143 runs for 9 wickets in their 100 balls. Despite some promising contributions from their batsmen, they couldn’t build sustained partnerships to post a challenging total.
Northern Superchargers started their chase with aggression and composure. Openers Dawid Malan and Zak Crawley laid a solid foundation, and Crawley was the star with a dominant unbeaten 67 off 38 balls. Harry Brook complemented the innings well, remaining not out on 26, guiding the team to victory comfortably with 11 balls to spare. The Superchargers finished at 144 for just 2 wickets, demonstrating superior batting depth and control.
Key Performers
- Zak Crawley (Northern Superchargers): The match-winner with a brilliant unbeaten 67, anchoring the chase under pressure.
- Dawid Malan (Northern Superchargers): Provided a strong, positive start with a quick 40 runs.
- Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers): Played a steady finishing role, remaining unbeaten on 26, ensuring the win.
- Welsh Fire batsmen managed contributions but failed to maintain partnerships, restricting their team to 143.
- Northern Superchargers bowlers maintained strict control to keep the score manageable and applied pressure when needed.
Points Table Update After Match 3 (Men’s The Hundred 2025)
After this convincing victory, Northern Superchargers have gained valuable points and boosted their position early in the tournament standings. The updated points table reflects the competitive start to the season:
| Position | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oval Invincibles (Men) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.870 |
| 2 | Northern Superchargers (Men) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.108 |
| 3 | Southern Brave (Men) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.167 |
| 4 | Trent Rockets (Men) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Welsh Fire (Men) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.108 |
| 6 | London Spirit (Men) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 7 | Manchester Originals (Men) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 8 | Birmingham Phoenix (Men) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
(Note: Northern Superchargers enjoy a positive net run rate reflecting their dominant win.)
Conclusion
Northern Superchargers’ authoritative eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire highlighted their strong batting lineup, capable of chasing competitive totals comfortably. The quick start from their openers and solid finishing ensured the match never threatened their control.
Welsh Fire struggled to build partnerships and were unable to apply scoreboard pressure, thanks to the Superchargers’ disciplined bowling and fielding.
This resounding victory sets a strong tone for Northern Superchargers as they look to maintain momentum throughout the 2025 season of The Hundred. Fans can anticipate more high-quality performances and thrilling cricket in the matches ahead.