Coming in at number 8 with the first innings still in the balance, Sutherland made 137 not out against a world class English attack.
The match was also significant for Stars fast bowler Kim Garth, who was presented with her first test cap.
Her first wicket came in the second innings, dismissing Sophia Dunkley for 16.
Also in the UK, Glenn Maxwell made his 400th T20 appearance of his career, playing in the T20 Blast for the Birmingham Bears, who sit top of the ladder after their first 12 matches.