Here are the Predictions for Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, Match 1 – Northern Brave vs Auckland Hearts, to be played on the 26th of December at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.
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Match 1 – Northern Brave vs Auckland Hearts (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Current Form Northern Brave:
Northern Brave performed well in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash. They managed to qualify for the Eliminator Match but lost Wellington Blaze in it.
The top run scorer for Northern Brave in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash was Chamari Athapaththu with 219 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Northern Brave in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash was Chamari Athapaththu with 15 scalps under her belt.
Northern Brave have talented players like Marina Lamplough, Eva Wolland and Sophie Court in their squad. However, they lack experience in their batting. It may emerge as a determining factor in their campaign.
Players to look out for:
1. Marina Lamplough – She is a brilliant middle overs pacer, who uses her slow balls to good effect in the T20 format.
2. Caitlin Gurrey – She has been in the form of her life with the bat in hand. Gurrey is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.
Current Form Auckland Hearts:
Auckland Hearts performed decently in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash. They barely missed on qualifying for the Playoffs.
The top run scorer for Auckland Hearts in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash was Lauren Down with 304 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Auckland Hearts in the last edition of Women’s Super Smash was Fran Jonas with 14 scalps under her belt.
Auckland Hearts are one of the strongest sides taking part in the Women’s Super Smash competition. It won’t be a surprise if they make it to the Playoffs with ease.
Players to look out for:
1. Brooke Halliday – She is a fine middle order batter, who can take the bowlers on right from ball one. Halliday will play a key role for Auckland Hearts in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26.
2. Molly Penfold – She is the strike bowler for Auckland Hearts, who can provide early in-roads for her team.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Northern Brave
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
Auckland Hearts
Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Elizabeth Buchanan, Prue Catton, Brooke Halliday, Olivia Anderson, Bree Illing, Ayaan Lambat, Eve Meachen, Jess Smith, Anika Tauwhare, Amie Hucker, Josie Penfold, Molly Penfold, Fran Jonas, Rishika Jaswal, Talia Hurley, Emily Handyside, Bella Armstrong
Match Prediction – Northern Brave Women v Auckland Hearts
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Northern Brave
Who will win? – Auckland Hearts
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Caitlin Gurrey (Northern Brave), Maddy Green (Auckland Hearts)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Marina Lamplough (Northern Brave), Molly Penfold (Auckland Hearts)
Most Sixes – Caitlin Gurrey (Northern Brave), Brooke Halliday (Auckland Hearts)
Player of the Match- Maddy Green (Auckland Hearts)
Team Scores Batting first – Auckland Hearts 145+, Northern Brave 130+
Match Handicap:Â Auckland Hearts
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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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