Here are the Predictions for Women’s Super Smash 2025-26, Match 13 – Northern Brave Women vs Canterbury Magicians, to be played on the 8th of January at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Match Prediction – Northern Brave Women v Canterbury Magicians
LIVE SCORES – Match 13 – Northern Brave Women vs Canterbury Magicians (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Current Form Northern Brave Women:
Northern Brave Women are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Northern Brave Women in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Nensi Patel with 64 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Northern Brave Women in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Lucy Boucher with 5 scalps under her belt.
Northern Brave Women have won their previous match against Otago Sparks by 24 runs.
Northern Brave Women batted first and they posted a total of 138 before being bowled out. Jess Watkin and Joanne Gardner got their team off to a decent start. They collected 22 runs for the 1st wicket partnership. Real game changing knocks were played by Marina Lamplough and Nensi Patel, who smashed 35 and 36 runs respectively to help Northern Brave Women get to 138 in their innings.
During the chase, Otago Sparks got off to a terrible start. They lost 5 wickets for just 31 runs and looked in all sorts of bother. However, Olivia Gain and Anna Browning played vital knocks of 36 and 24 runs respectively to keep the boat afloat. Once they got out, it was all over for Sparks. Wickets kept falling in regular succession and Otago Sparks were eventually bowled out for 114, losing the match by 24 runs.
Current Form Canterbury Magicians:
Canterbury Magicians are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 3 losses their credit.
The top run scorer for Canterbury Magicians in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Izzy Sharp with 144 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Canterbury Magicians in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Gabby Sullivan with 4 scalps under her belt.
Canterbury Magicians have lost their previous match against Central Hinds by 7 runs.
Central Hinds batted first and they posted a huge total of 191 for 5 in 20 overs. Byrony Smith and Grace Scrivens started off very well for Hinds. They scored 45 and 32 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. Flora Devonshire and Hannah Rowe also batted to their potential and smashed 35 runs each to help Central Hinds get to 191 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Natalie Cox and Kate Anderson started off very well. Cox made 23 while Anderson scored 43 runs in 30 balls. Izzy Sharp was also very sharp in her stroke selection. She smashed 61 runs in just 38 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six. While she was batting, it looked like Canterbury Magicians would easily chase the total down. However, once she got out, wickets started to fall in regular succession and Canterbury Magicians were eventually restricted to 184 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by just 7 runs.
Batting Stats WOMENT20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Northern Brave Women
Carol Agafili, Lucy Boucher, Holly Topp (WK), AM Ewart (WK), Marina Lamplough, Eve Wolland, Tash Wakelin, Yaz Kareem, Katie Gurrey, Skye Bowden, Jess Watkin, Nensi Patel, Marama Downes, Sophie Court, Kayley Knight
Canterbury Magicians
Abigale Gerken, Izzy Sharp, Natalie Cox, Kate Anderson, Abigail Hotton, Kate Irwin,
Melissa Banks, Gabby Sullivan, Sarah Asmussen, Molly Loe, Libby Stead, Stella Cornelius, Yssa Cullen, Izzy Fox, Lea Tahuhu, Darcy Rose Prasad, Jodie Dean, Kate Chandler
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Northern Brave Women
Who will win? – Northern Brave Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Caitlin Gurrey (Northern Brave Women), Izzy Sharp (Canterbury Magicians)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Kayley Knight (Northern Brave Women), Lea Tahuhu (Canterbury Magicians)
Most Sixes – Eve Wolland (Northern Brave Women), Jodie Dean (Canterbury Magicians)
Player of the Match- Caitlin Gurrey (Northern Brave Women)
Team Scores Batting first – Northern Brave Women 145+, Canterbury Magicians 135+
Match Handicap: Northern Brave Women
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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