The 30th game of The Hundred Women 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, saw an authoritative performance from the Northern Superchargers as they routed Manchester Originals by eight wickets to earn their spot in the Eliminator. The match being one where each second counted for hopes of qualification, Linsey Smith's immediate reflex catch to get rid of New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr was a turning point that reflected the Superchargers' clinical performance on August 26, 2025. The drama was played out in the 13th set of balls when Kerr, under the pressure to break the shackles, came charging down the track against Smith's freely flighting delivery on the off-stump line. Kerr's bid to loft the ball straight with the toe end of her bat came back sharply to trap her in a return catch that Smith pouched with amazing reflexes, sending the potent all-rounder back to the hut for a mere 6 runs off 10 balls. This dismissal arrived at a pivotal moment as Manchester Originals were struggling at 44/4, and Smith's quickness actually put paid to any chance of a substantial recovery on the part of the visitors. Smith, who accumulated 1/17 from her 20 balls in the totals, was instrumental in limiting the Originals to a meager 94 all out in 95 balls. Her stingy bowling and that game-changing catch of Kerr were indicative of all-round excellence that has rendered the Northern Superchargers such a intimidating team at their Headingley stronghold. Watch here: Taken in style 😎#TheHundred | #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/CMNOhwW7Rq — The Hundred (@thehundred) August 26, 2025 Also Read | Manoj Tiwary Questions MS Dhoni’s Backing and Selection Bias Superchargers’ Clinical Chase Seals Win over Originals Northern Superchargers' reaction to the humble target of 95 runs was anything but clinical authority. After losing Davina Perrin early for 5 runs, Alice Davidson-Richards (30 off 18 balls with six boundaries) and Phoebe Litchfield (26* off 20 balls) mounted a counterattack that sealed the outcome. The actual exclamation mark was provided by Player of the Match Annabel Sutherland, who went unbeaten on 30 runs off 17 balls, with a six off Deandra Dottin encapsulating the Superchargers' dominance. Sutherland's all-round masterclass comprised match-best bowling figures of 3/15 off 20 balls that tore apart the Originals' batting order in support of Nicola Carey (2/13) and Kate Cross (1/6). The Australian's display reminded everyone why she stands as the world's top-ranked T20I bowler at the moment. The Superchargers wrapped up their eight-wicket win with 35 balls remaining, arranging an Eliminator clash against London Spirit while dashing Manchester Originals' tournament prospects in style. This all-round win was the Superchargers' sixth in the season and testified to their preparedness for the knockout phase, as Smith's reflex catch was the ideal representation of their quick fielding and cohesiveness.