In the final of the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, Auckland Hearts will take on Wellington Blaze at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Hearts dominated the Eliminator against Northern Brave as they bowled them out for 138 and chased the target down with 8 wickets in hand. Maddy Green and her side will be filled with confidence as they ended the winning streak of one of the best teams in the tournament and now it’s down to one last game. As Auckland Hearts gear up to take on Wellington Blaze, here are the top 3 players to look out for:
Prue Catton
Prue Catton, the New Zealand batter, has been a decent performer for the Hearts in this season. She is a proven top-order batter with great technical ability and composure to perform under pressure. She has represented her national side in the U19s. In this season, she has scored 214 runs in this season so far, at a decent strike rate. She played a pivotal role in the eliminator as she scored a composed 56*, leading her side to a comfortable victory. She will be looking to go big in the final as well.
Amie Hucker
Amie Hucker, the New Zealand bowler, has been in fine form in this season with her good economy rates. She is a handy pacer that can hit the right lengths and can also make use of the pace variations according to the phase of the game. In this season, she has picked up 9 wickets at a fine economy rate. Her best bowling figures came right when the team needed in the Eliminator as she picked up 3 wickets against Northern Brave. She will be a key bowler for her side in the final.
Maddy Green
Maddy Green, the skipper, has been their best player this season with her impactful contributions with both bat and ball. In her T20I career, she has scored 1193 runs from 92 innings and she has also picked up just the solitary wicket from 5 innings. In this season, she has scored 252 runs and has picked up 9 wickets. She bowled a sensational spell in the eliminator, picking up 4 wickets and just giving away 21 runs from her 4 overs. She will be hoping to lead her side to title glory in the final.
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