The Northern Superchargers women’s team, based in Leeds and playing at Headingley, was created in 2019 for the new Hundred tournament. At first, they were run by Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the ECB, but in 2025, they were fully bought by the Sun Group, the same company that owns Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. The team is now led by Kate Cross, a young England cricketer. The team played the finals in the 2023 season but failed to clinch the trophy. Former Australian batter Lisa Keightley is now the head coach, and well-known coach Mickey Arthur has joined as Director of Cricket, helping to guide the team’s long-term plans. After a few seasons of finishing in the middle of the table, the Superchargers women had their best year yet in 2023, finishing 2nd and showing real signs of progress.
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Northern Superchargers Women: Know All About Players, Owners, Captains, Coaches, Records, and More
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Team Information
Northern Superchargers Women is a Leeds-based team in The Hundred tournament. The Sun Group currently owns it, which is also the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Earlier, it was acquired by the Yorkshire Cricket Club and the ECB. The head coach of Northern Superchargers Women is Lisa Keightley, and Kate Cross is their captain.
Full Name | Northern Superchargers Women |
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Nick Name | NS-W |
Founded | 2019 |
Current Owners | Sun Group (100% ownership since 2025) |
Head Coach | Lisa Keightley |
Captain | Kate Cross |
Winning Record / Highlights | Best finish – 2nd in 2023 |
Home Ground | Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds (capacity ~18,350) |
Secondary Ground | N/A |
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Northern Superchargers Women Jersey & Logo

The Northern Superchargers jersey really catches the eye with its bold purple colours. It has a clean and modern look that feels fresh, perfect for a team that plays exciting cricket. "Superchargers" is written in big, bold letters, with "Northern" just above it. It gives off a real sense of confidence, which suits the team’s style perfectly. The whole look feels powerful, just like Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area it represents.
Northern Superchargers Women Captain, Vice-Captain, Details
The Northern Superchargers Women captain is Kate Cross for the 2025 season. She’s working closely with head coach Lisa Keightley, and together they’re looking to bring a strong, exciting style of cricket to the team. While there’s no official vice-captain, experienced players like Hollie Armitage and some of the overseas stars help guide the team and support Kate with leadership. The team went on to the final clash of the 2023 season but ended up as runners-up. She will be looking to change that in the 2025 season.
Northern Superchargers Women History
The Northern Superchargers Women players were brought together in 2019. Based in Leeds, they play their home games at Headingley Stadium, proudly representing Yorkshire and the North East. Their first season kicked off in 2021, after the 2020 launch was delayed because of COVID-19. Since then, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. They’ve become known for their big-hitting style and a fun mix of local talent and overseas stars. In 2021, they finished 6th, then improved slightly in 2022 with a 5th-place finish. Their best season came in 2023, when they made it all the way to the final but just missed out on the trophy. In 2024, they ended up 4th, showing promise but still chasing that first trophy. With strong players like Hollie Armitage, Kate Cross, and Grace Ballinger, and plenty of support from passionate Yorkshire fans, they’ll be hoping this is the year they go all the way.
Northern Superchargers Owners
The Northern Superchargers are now fully owned by the Sun Group, an Indian company that also owns the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the IPL. In early 2025, the Sun Group bought the remaining shares and became the sole owners of the Superchargers. This made them the first team in The Hundred to be completely owned by a company from outside England. The Sun Group is run by Kalanithi Maran, a well-known media businessman. They already own other cricket teams around the world, including one in South Africa, and now they’re hoping to turn the Superchargers into a strong, successful team and get more Yorkshire fans to cheer for their home side.
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Northern Superchargers Women Administration & Support Staff
The achievements of a cricket franchise like Northern Superchargers Women rely not only on the talent and on-field brilliance of its players but also on the dedication and expertise of its administrative and support staff. The Northern Superchargers will be looking forward to a change in fortune under the guidance of Head Coach Lisa Keightley.
Role | Name |
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Team Owners | Sun Group (100% ownership) |
Team Director | Mickey Arthur |
Team & Cricket Operations Manager | N/A |
Men’s Head Coach | Lisa Keightley |
Mentor | N/A |
Batting Coach | N/A |
Bowling Coach | N/A |
Fielding Coach | N/A |
Strength & Conditioning Coach | N/A |
Physiotherapist | N/A |
Northern Superchargers Director
Mickey Arthur became the Director of Cricket for the Northern Superchargers in early 2025. He’s a very experienced coach who has worked with big teams like South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. While he’s still doing his main job at Derbyshire, with the Superchargers, he’s helping out more in the background. He gives advice on things like which players to sign, how to plan matches, and supports head coach Lisa Keightley. The team will be hoping his experience helps them do well this season and lay their hands on the trophy.
Head Coach
Lisa Keightley became the head coach of the Northern Superchargers women’s team at the end of 2024. She’s from Australia and has lots of experience coaching top teams. She was in charge of the England women’s team for a couple of years and helped them do really well in big tournaments like the T20 World Cup and the World Cup. She’s also coached teams in Australia and India’s women’s leagues. Before coaching, Lisa was a great player herself, even scoring the first-ever women’s century at the famous Lord’s cricket ground.
Mentor
For Northern Superchargers Women, official information about the mentor is yet to be announced. The data is not available at the moment, and we will update it as soon as there is any official confirmation.
Batting Coach
Northern Superchargers Women has not announced an official batting coach as of July 2025, but Lisa Keightley is the head coach, and there is no other publicly disclosed information about the same.
Bowling Coach
Northern Superchargers Women has not provided any official information about their bowling coach. There is no publicly available data at this moment, and it might be announced before the start of the season.
Fielding Coach
Other than Lisa Keightley being the head coach of the team, there is no information regarding the fielding coach of the franchise. We will make the necessary additions to this topic once anything is confirmed.
Physiotherapist
The physiotherapist for Northern Superchargers Women has not been disclosed yet, but we will update it as soon as there is any update about the same. All these details might be provided before the start of fixtures in August 2025.
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Northern Superchargers Women Team Sponsorships
The Northern Superchargers women get great support off the field, too. Their main sponsor is Popchips, part of KP Snacks, which adds a fun and friendly feel to the team, you’ll see their name on the kits and around Headingley. Since the Sun Group took full ownership in 2025, the team has also gained more global attention and new chances to grow, both on and off the field.
Northern Superchargers Women Social Media
Northern Superchargers Women maintains a growing and professional presence on social media platforms, especially Instagram. They provide glimpses of The Hundred, team achievements, behind-the-scenes training videos, matchday posts, and player interactions.
Northern Superchargers Instagram
The official Instagram handle for Northern Superchargers Women is @northernsuperchargers. The account features engaging content such as player announcements, practice session clips, match highlights, and team bonding moments. It has more than 39K followers, which showcases the team's identity across the globe.
Northern Superchargers Twitter
Despite being one of the popular franchises in the league, Northern Superchargers Women doesn't have any presence on X (formerly Twitter). We will update it whenever they create an X account.
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Northern Superchargers Women Stats
The Northern Superchargers Women have had a mix of ups and downs since The Hundred began. They finished 6th in 2021, 5th in 2022, then had a great run in 2023 where they ended up as runners-up, and followed that with a solid 4th place in 2024. Their bowling really stood out last season. Linsey Smith was the top wicket-taker in the whole tournament with 15 wickets. Annabel Sutherland also had a brilliant game where she took 4 wickets in just 6 balls and helped win key matches.
Northern Superchargers Women Batting Stats

Phoebe Litchfield has been one of the best batters in Northern Superchargers women matches. She scored 450 runs in 17 matches, with a strong average of 30 and a quick strike rate of 130, including one half-century and a top score of 68. Hollie Armitage, who’s been with the team since the start, has played 26 games and scored 358 runs. While her average is 15.56, she’s been a steady presence in the middle order.
Player | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
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P Litchfield | 2023–2024 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 450 | 68 | 30.00 | 345 | 130.43 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 6 |
HJ Armitage | 2021–2024 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 358 | 46 | 15.56 | 341 | 104.98 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
AN Davidson-Richards | 2021–2024 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 315 | 49* | 22.50 | 301 | 104.65 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
Northern Superchargers Women Bowling Stats
Linsey Smith has been a consistent bowler in Northern Superchargers women matches, playing 27 matches and taking 35 wickets with a best of 3 for 12. She’s been really economical too, giving away very few runs and keeping the pressure on batters. Alice Davidson-Richards has also done a solid job with the ball, getting 24 wickets in 30 games, with her best being 3 for 20. Kate Cross, who joined the team in 2023, has made a strong impact already. She’s picked up 18 wickets in 17 matches, including a top spell of 4 for 20.
Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W |
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LCN Smith | 2021–2024 | 27 | 27 | 102.1 | 3 | 566 | 35 | 3/12 | 16.17 | 6.64 | 14.60 | – |
AN Davidson-Richards | 2021–2024 | 30 | 23 | 73.3 | – | 545 | 24 | 3/20 | 22.70 | 8.88 | 15.33 | – |
KL Cross | 2023–2024 | 17 | 17 | 62.1 | 2 | 390 | 18 | 4/20 | 21.66 | 7.52 | 17.27 | 1 |
Northern Superchargers Women Performance Over the Years
The Northern Superchargers women's team has had a bit of a bumpy ride in The Hundred. Since 2021, they’ve played 32 matches, starting with 3 wins, then again 3 wins in 2022. In 2023, with 6 wins out of eight, they were the runners-up, and in 2024, they won 3 games and finished 4th. Linsey Smith has been reliable with the ball, while players like Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland have brought some real excitement with the bat. This year, they have a strong squad and will be looking to clinch their maiden The Hundred trophy.
Northern Superchargers Women 2025 Squad: Players to Watch Out For
Northern Superchargers women players are full of talent and potential and will try to change the results this season. They have a squad with great potential, with the likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, and Hollie Armitage, who have been impactful in the T20 format. In the bowling department, they have the likes of Katy Cross, Linsey Smith and Alice Davidson, who come with a bag full of experience. Overall, Northern Superchargers players are not exactly amongst the most experienced in this tournament, but they sure have the passion to clinch the title this year.
Northern Superchargers Women Full Squad
Phoebe Litchfield (overseas), Annabel Sutherland (overseas), Georgia Wareham (overseas), Kate Cross (captain), Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson‑Richards, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Lucy Higham, Ella Claridge.
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FAQs
What is the history of Northern Superchargers Women in The Hundred?
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What is the history of Northern Superchargers Women in The Hundred?
The Northern Superchargers Women were brought together in 2019 when The Hundred, a brand-new 100-ball cricket tournament, was launched in England and Wales.
Who is the Northern Superchargers Women Captain?
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Who is the Northern Superchargers Women Captain?
Northern Superchargers Women captain is Kate Cross.
Who is the owner of Northern Superchargers Women?
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Who is the owner of Northern Superchargers Women?
The Northern Superchargers are now fully owned by the Sun Group, a company from India that also owns the Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL team.
Which players are in the current squad of Northern Superchargers Women?
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Which players are in the current squad of Northern Superchargers Women?
Phoebe Litchfield (overseas), Annabel Sutherland (overseas), Georgia Wareham (overseas), Kate Cross (captain), Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson‑Richards, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Lucy Higham, Ella Claridge.
How many The Hundred titles have Northern Superchargers Women won?
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How many The Hundred titles have Northern Superchargers Women won?
Northern Superchargers Women have yet to win a title in the Hundred.
What is the home ground of Northern Superchargers Women?
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What is the home ground of Northern Superchargers Women?
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, is the home ground of Northern Superchargers Women.
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