The 2023 runners-up, Northern Superchargers, will begin their 2025 campaign on 7 August, facing Welsh Fire at their home ground, Headingley. The Leeds-based franchise boasts a well-balanced squad this season, featuring a blend of emerging talents, seasoned internationals, and consistent domestic performers. After the heartbreak of falling short in last year’s final, they will be determined to go one step further and claim their maiden Hundred title.
Among them, four names stand out this season: Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham, and England’s Davina Perrin and Kate Cross.
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting all-rounders in world cricket and a player to watch closely in The Hundred 2025. Since 2023, her international career has gone from strength to strength, showcasing her brilliance with both bat and ball in all formats. Her red-ball average in Tests is over 80, and she has emerged as a dependable ODI middle-order batter with more than 750 runs at an average above 40, along with over 40 wickets. In late 2023, she became the most expensive overseas player at the WPL auction, signing for Rs 2 crore, highlighting her growing value in the global game.
During The Hundred Women’s 2024 season, she grabbed ten wickets and recorded the sensational figure of 4/11 in a match for the Northern Superchargers. She also scored 212 runs and was adjudged the ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her exceptional all-round performance. Capping off a phenomenal year, she was awarded her maiden Belinda Clark Award, Cricket Australia’s top honour for a female cricketer, recognising her consistent excellence across formats. In the WPL 2025 she starred for Delhi Capitals, contributing with bat, ball, and stunning fielding.
A powerful striker, reliable seam bowler, and outstanding fielder, Sutherland has all the attributes to shine in The Hundred. Her match-winning skills and rising confidence make her one of the most dangerous players in the 2025 edition.
Davina Perrin
Davina Perrin is widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in English cricket. She made her county debut in 2021 for Staffordshire against Worcestershire and quickly made an impact. In the 2022 Women’s Twenty20 Cup, she finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer across the competition, amassing 242 runs at an average of 34.57. By 2025, Perrin had firmly established herself as a key figure in domestic cricket. Representing England at her second Under-19 World Cup, she was the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer, compiling 176 runs and playing a vital role in her team’s journey to the semi-finals.
This season, she has continued her fine form in the Women’s T20 Blast, scoring 385 runs—the third-highest tally in the competition—at a strike rate of 140. Her combination of aggressive stroke play and composure under pressure has made her a standout performer. She has also excelled in the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup, where she has scored 355 runs, including a record-breaking century that made her the youngest centurion in the competition’s history.
At just 18, Perrin’s maturity, consistency, and flair mark her as a rising star to watch in The Hundred and beyond. Still just a teenager, Perrin combines technical maturity with natural flair. With performances like these, she is not only a player to watch in The Hundred 2025 but also a future star of English cricket.
Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham has emerged as one of Australia’s premier leg-spinners and a dynamic all-rounder, making her a key player to watch in The Hundred 2025. Known for her sharp leg-breaks, clever variations, and ability to bowl economically in pressure situations, Wareham has developed into a match-winner with the ball.
She made her international debut in 2018 and quickly impressed with her control and wicket-taking ability in T20Is and ODIs. Wareham has been a regular in the national team since 2023 and has been delivering in the franchise cricket and international matches. Her ability to get crucial breakthroughs and tight overs throughout the game can be key for the Northern Superchargers. Additionally, her skill set has continued to mature, blending accuracy with deceptive turn and bounce. Her performances have earned her recognition as one of the most exciting leg-spinners globally.
With the bat, Wareham is a handy lower-order hitter capable of accelerating the innings when needed, adding valuable runs under pressure. She has also become a reliable fielder, known for her agility and sharp catching. She has also been impressive in the Hundred and has grabbed 17 wickets as of now. Given her ability to influence games with both ball and bat, Georgia Wareham is poised to make a significant impact in The Hundred 2025, providing balance and experience to the Superchargers.
Kate Cross
Kate Cross brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and precision to The Hundred 2025, making her a key player to watch. A seasoned England international and one of the country’s most dependable seamers, Cross offers control with the new ball and composure in pressure situations. These qualities make her especially valuable for the Northern Superchargers in the fast-paced format of The Hundred.
Since making her England debut in 2013, Cross has built an impressive international career with over 100 caps across formats. She is known for her ability to swing the ball and maintain relentless accuracy, consistently delivering crucial breakthroughs in both ODIs and T20Is. In domestic cricket, she has been a mainstay for Thunder and a consistent performer in The Hundred, offering both stability and leadership.
In 2025, Cross continues to demonstrate her quality. She remains a reliable option in pressure moments while also guiding younger players and shaping bowling strategies. With more than 100 wickets in Women’s ODIs and a strong record in domestic and franchise competitions such as the WBBL and The Hundred, where she has taken over 30 wickets at an economy of under 8, she brings both consistency and impact.
