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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Raf Nicholson at Lord's

Superchargers cruise past Brave to clinch women’s Hundred title

Nicola Carey and Annabel Sutherland show their delight after the winning runs were scored.
Nicola Carey and Annabel Sutherland show their delight after the winning runs were scored. Photograph: Matt Lewis/ECB/Getty Images

Northern Superchargers secured their first Women’s Hundred title at Lord’s on Sunday after defeating Southern Brave by seven wickets, thanks to an unbeaten 35 off 25 balls from Nicola Carey.

Carey, who was drafted into the tournament partway through as an injury replacement for Georgia Wareham, described the past two weeks as a “whirlwind”. “It’s pretty wild,” the Australian said.

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