In Women’s Super Smash 2025-26, Canterbury Magicians have endured a frustrating summer and are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with just 2 points. It has been a difficult run for the side, as they have struggled to convert individual brilliance into collective victories, leaving them desperate for a turnaround. However, despite their ladder position, they remain a dangerous opponent capable of an upset; if their experienced senior core can finally find their rhythm and click as a unit, they have the firepower to challenge even the most dominant teams in the league.
Players to watch out:
Izzy Sharp
Izzy has been the standout performer for the Magicians and currently sits as the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer with 186 runs. She has already notched two impressive half-centuries, including a defiant 65* against Otago Sparks and a hard-hitting 61 against Central Hinds. With a strike rate of 132.73, she has shown she can anchor an innings while still keeping the scoreboard ticking. Her ability to clear the boundary—having already hit six maximums—makes her the biggest threat in the Canterbury top order.
Melissa Banks
A tireless worker with the ball, Melissa remains the primary wicket-taking option for the Magicians this summer. She has picked up 6 wickets in five matches so far, frequently providing early breakthroughs or stemming the flow of runs in the middle overs. Her best spell came against the Sparks where she took 2 for 23, following it up with a tidy 1 for 11 in a rain-shortened five-over clash against the Hinds. While her economy rate has been a bit higher at 9.25, her knack for taking crucial wickets makes her indispensable to the Magicians’ defense.
Lea Tahuhu
As one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket, Lea Tahuhu brings much-needed aggression and experience to the Magicians attack. While she only picked up 4 wickets this season, with best bowling figures of 2 for 35, her presence alone forces batters to stay on their toes. She recently showed her value with the bat too, clearing the long-on fence with ease to provide some late-innings fireworks for her side. Her career economy of 5.65 in the Super Smash highlights her ability to shut down an end, and the Magicians will be wary of her pace in the powerplay.
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