The grand finale of The Hundred 2025 is here, as Southern Brave take on Northern Superchargers in a showdown that promises high drama at Lord’s. The Brave have been unstoppable this season, cruising to the summit of the table with an unbeaten record and stamping their authority as the team to beat. Balanced, consistent, and ruthless, they enter the title clash brimming with confidence.
Brave’s campaign has been flawless: 8 matches, 8 victories. The 2023 champions are eyeing another crown to further cement their dominance in the competition. The Superchargers, meanwhile, enjoyed a strong campaign of their own, winning 6 of their 8 league games to finish second on the table. They booked their place in the final after brushing aside defending champions London Spirit with a commanding 42-run win in the Eliminator. Their best finish so far came in 2024, when they ended as runners-up—a feat they now aim to better.
Squads:
Southern Brave Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Adams (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Amara Carr, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Devine, Phoebe Graham, Josie Groves, Freya Kemp, Rhianna Southby, Chloe Tryon, Phoebe Turner, Mady Villiers, Laura Wolvaardt, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
Northern Superchargers Women’s Cricket Team
Hollie Armitage (C), Grace Ballinger, Ella Claridge, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Katherine Fraser, Bess Heath, Lucy Higham, Phoebe Litchfield, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Linsey Smith, Annabel Sutherland, Sophia Turner, Georgia Wareham
Players to watch out:
Sophie Devine
The New Zealand all-rounder remains one of the most destructive players in world cricket. Known for her explosive batting and handy right-arm medium-fast bowling, Devine has been a key figure in The Hundred, scoring 553 runs across 27 innings with the highest of 53. Add to that her 15 wickets, and she becomes a true match-winner who can turn games single-handedly.
Lauren Bell
Tall, consistent, and lethal with the new ball, Lauren Bell has been the Brave’s pace spearhead since 2021. With 60 wickets in 40 innings at an economy of 6.84, including best figures of 4/6, Bell’s ability to strike early and stifle opposition batters makes her indispensable. Expect her to exploit the Lord’s slope to full effect.
Phoebe Litchfield
The young Australian left-hander has been a revelation this season. A stroke-maker of the highest class, she has tallied 266 runs in 9 innings, including 2 half-centuries. Her unbeaten 59 showcased her flair for boundaries as well as smart strike rotation. Litchfield will be the cornerstone of the Superchargers’ batting in the final.
Kate Cross
A seasoned campaigner, Cross brings control and incisiveness with the ball. Across 39 games in The Hundred, she has taken 48 wickets at an average of 18.64 and a strike rate of 15.4. Her seam movement and discipline make her the bowler to watch in conditions that could favor swing.
Pitch:
Lord’s remains one of cricket’s most unique venues, with its iconic slope providing natural assistance to bowlers. Expect seamers to find swing and movement early, making life difficult for openers. As the surface settles, stroke-makers will get value for their shots, but careful planning will be required to balance attack with patience.
Weather:
The conditions in London look promising for a full contest. The temperature will hover around 19°C with humidity at 75%. A 30% chance of rain means only minimal threat of interruptions. A pleasant breeze and overhead cover could aid swing bowling in the early exchanges, making the first powerplay especially vital.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Devine, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Bell, Georgia Adams, Laura Wolvaardt, Kate Cross, Phoebe Litchfield, Davina Perrin, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Wareham
Match Details:
Date – August 31, 2025
Time – 06:45 PM IST
Venue – Lord’s, London
Broadcast – Live streaming on FanCode; Telecast on Sony Sports Network
