As The Hundred Women’s 2025 edition approaches its final stage, the spotlight has shifted from the on-field battles to the standout performers who shaped the tournament. Just like the men’s competition, experts Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Dinesh Karthik, and Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent have revealed their Team of the Tournament, rewarding players who left a lasting impact with their bat, ball, or all-round brilliance.
Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain back Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead
Atherton and Hussain’s Team of the Tournament leaned heavily on experience, with England star Nat Sciver-Brunt chosen as captain. Their XI opened with the in-form Meg Lanning and Birmingham Phoenix’s Kira Chathli, both of whom provided explosive starts. Sophie Dunkley and Phoebe Litchfield anchored the middle order, while Sciver-Brunt and Annabel Sutherland offered all-round strength.
For bowling options, Atherton and Hussain went with Em Arlott and Kate Cross as their pace attack, supported by Lauren Bell – the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. Tilly Corteen-Coleman added variety with her spin, while Rhianna Southby earned a spot for her wicketkeeping contributions.
Atherton and Hussain’s XI: Meg Lanning, Kira Chathli, Sophie Dunkley, Phoebe Litchfield, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Annabel Sutherland, Em Arlott, Kate Cross, Rhianna Southby, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Lauren Bell.
Rainford-Brent and Karthik include Grace Harris firepower
Rainford-Brent and Karthik, meanwhile, opted for a slightly different mix, bolstering the batting unit with the inclusion of Grace Harris and Maia Bouchier. Their team also placed faith in youth with Freya Kemp as an all-round option.
Once again, Sciver-Brunt was chosen as captain for her consistent contributions with both bat and ball. Litchfield retained her spot in their lineup, while Sophie Ecclestone featured as the specialist spinner. Bell and Arlott led the pace attack, with Cross providing experience.
Rainford-Brent & Karthik’s XI: Meg Lanning, Kira Chathli, Phoebe Litchfield, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Grace Harris, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Em Arlott, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell.
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Top performers who shaped the season
The expert selections reflected the players dominating the 2025 edition. Oval Invincibles skipper Lanning leads the run tally with 287 runs, including two fifties, while Sciver-Brunt’s 256 runs at a brisk strike rate of 148.83 underlined her all-round impact. Litchfield (231), Harris (214 at a strike rate of 176.85), and Chathli (241) also impressed with the bat.
On the bowling side, Bell’s fiery spells for Southern Brave stood out – 19 wickets at an economy of just 5.35 makes her the clear leader among bowlers. Hayley Matthews (14 wickets) of Welsh Fire and Arlott (12 wickets) of Birmingham Pheonix also played decisive roles for their teams.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
