In the 24th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, Central Hinds Women will take on the Northern Brave Women at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The Brave are currently at the 5th position, winning 3 out of their 7 games so far with one game being abandoned. Jess Watkin, the skipper, will be hoping her side will pick up some momentum along the way as they will need some more effort to get into the top of the table in this tournament. In the upcoming match against the Hinds, here are the top 3 women to look out for:
Marina Lamplough
Marina Lamplough has been a key all-rounder for Northern Brave with some timely knocks and key wickets. In her T20I career, she has scored 176 runs from 22 innings, and she has also picked up 2 wickets from 8 innings. She has had a decent tournament so far with the highest score of 35 against Otago Sparks and her bowling has been quite good with an economy of just 7. She bowled well in her previous outing at an economical rate with a solitary wicket. Lamplough could potentially be a valuable asset for her side with her all-round abilities.
Caitlin Gurrey
Caitlin Gurrey has been one of the most consistent batters for Northern Brave and also the leading run-scorer for her side. She has only featured twice for her national side and has had a high score of 15. Across the 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash season so far, Caitlin Gurrey has accumulated 133 runs in 6 innings, maintaining a healthy strike rate of 107.25. She has played a match-winning knock of 64 off just 39 balls in a run-chase of 161 and helped her side secure a 5-wicket victory. Gurrey will have to continue her consistency in the tournament as the batting unit relies on her for runs and composure in high run chases and pressure situations.
Jess Watkin
Jess Watkin, the Northern Brave’s skipper, has been a sensational all-round performer in the current 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash, featuring recently in her 100th Super Smash appearance. In her T20I career, she has scored 118 runs from 8 innings, and she has also picked up 7 wickets from her 7 innings. Jess smashed her 8th fifty of the tournament against Otago Sparks, with a fabulous 60 off just 37 balls. The captain’s form will be crucial to the side as she has been their star player with both bat and ball.
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