In the final of the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, Wellington Blaze will take on Auckland Hearts at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Blaze have been in excellent form, as they are unbeaten in their last five games. They have been quite dominant in the season so far and will be looking to land the final blow of the tournament and defend their title. Jess Kerr will be pleased with the performance of her side so far and she will be hopeful that they can lift the title. Here are the 3 players to look out for Wellington Blaze against Auckland Hearts:
Jess Kerr
Jess Kerr, the New Zealand bowling all-rounder, has been quite consistent with both bat and ball for her side in this season. In her T20I career, she has picked up 23 wickets from 40 innings, and she has also scored 167 runs. This season, she has scored 173 runs and has picked up 14 wickets at a decent economy rate. She had a good spell of bowling last time out, as she picked up a wicket and gave away just 18 runs from her 4 overs. She will be a key all-rounder for her side in the final.
Rebecca Burns
Rebecca Burns, the New Zealand batter, has had a couple of good starts and fine contributions in her season so far. In her T20I career, she has scored 20 runs from the 2 international appearances she has made. In this season, she has scored 156 runs at a slow strike rate but has provided stability to the batting unit. She scored a gritty 32 in her previous match against Canterbury Magicians. She will be crucial to her side as she has the technical ability to anchor the innings.
Hannah Francis
Hannah Francis, the New Zealand bowling all-rounder, has had a relatively quiet season so far. She is yet to represent the New Zealand international side but has been a good performer for the U19 national side. This season, she has scored 78 runs and picked up 3 wickets so far. She put on a phenomenal bowling display against the Magicians as she picked up 3 wickets from her 4 overs, giving away just 18 runs. She will be a crucial bowler in the setup as she can pick important wickets that can shift the momentum of the game.
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