Ahead of the 30th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26, Auckland Hearts will take on Central Hinds at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland. The Hearts have had a decent season so far with 4 wins from the 8 games they have played so far. Maddy Green will be disappointed looking at the points table, but she would be optimistic that there still is plenty to play for. As Auckland Hearts gear up to take on Central Hinds, here are the top 3 players to look out for:
Isabella Gaze
Isabella Gaze, the New Zealand wicket-keeper batter, has been in decent touch so far in this edition of the Women’s Super Smash. In her T20I career, she has scored 217 runs from 21 innings, including a half-century. She has also been in fine form in the domestic circuit as she has scored 150 runs in 7 matches, including two half centuries. She even scored a half century against Northern Brave in her previous game even though they ended up losing by a wicket. She will be a key keeper batter to look out for in the next game.
Molly Penfold
Molly Penfold, the New Zealand right-arm seamer has been consistent for Auckland Hearts in this season. In her T20I career, she has picked up 7 wickets from 10 matches at an economy of 8. She has picked up 12 wickets in her 8 outings this Super Smash. She even picked up a 3-fer against Northern Brave in the previous match. She could be one of the most impactful bowlers in the upcoming fixture against Central Hinds.
Bella Armstrong
Bella Armstrong, the New Zealand batting all-rounder has had a good run so far in the tournament with both bat and ball. In her T20I career, she has played just one game and scored 11 runs in it. This Super Smash season, she has been relatively quiet with the bat, but she has been up amongst the wicket-takers, with 6 wickets. She took a brilliant 3 wicket haul against Northern Brave to dismantle their batting unit. She would be a massive player to look out for considering her all-round abilities.
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