Northern Superchargers: History and Profile of the Leeds Hundred Franchise
A profile of Northern Superchargers, the Headingley side in The Hundred, covering their origins, home ground, branding and record to the end of 2024.
Origins
Northern Superchargers were one of the eight franchises announced in 2019 and began playing in The Hundred in 2021. They are based in Leeds and play their home games at Headingley, the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and an established Test venue.
The Hundred is an English franchise competition run by the England and Wales Cricket Board, first played in 2021. Each innings lasts 100 balls, and men’s and women’s sides from the same eight franchises play at shared venues.
Home ground: Headingley
Headingley has hosted Test cricket since 1899 and is closely associated with some of the sport’s most dramatic matches, including the 1981 and 2019 Ashes Tests. The ground’s changeable northern weather and its seam-friendly reputation have been part of its character.
For The Hundred, it offers a lively home setting with a loyal Yorkshire audience.
Identity and branding
The Superchargers have their own name and branding, separate from Yorkshire’s, and draw support from the wider north of England as well as Leeds.
Record in the competition
The women’s team reached the 2023 final, where they finished as runners-up to Southern Brave. As of the end of 2024, the franchise had not won either the men’s or women’s title.
Squad building
Squads are selected through an annual draft in price bands, plus wildcards and replacements. As a result, the squad changes season by season, and this page does not name current players, captains or coaches.
Why it matters
The Superchargers give Yorkshire and the north a major team in a national competition. Their women’s final appearance showed the franchise could challenge the best teams.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Northern Superchargers play?
They play home matches at Headingley in Leeds.
Have Northern Superchargers won The Hundred?
As of the end of 2024, they had not won either title, though the women’s team reached the 2023 final.
Is the team the same as Yorkshire?
No. They share Headingley with Yorkshire but are a separate franchise with their own identity.