Top 3: Wellington Blaze Players to Watch Out Against Auckland Hearts in the HJS Final

The final of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield (HJS) 2025-26 is all set to be played between Wellington Blaze and Northern Brave at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington. The Wellington Blaze have won 6 out of 10 matches, with 1 match being abandoned. They are winless in their last two matches, as the previous match was abandoned despite their phenomenal batting prowess. Georgia Plimmer, the Wellington Blaze captain, will be excited as she is going into her first-ever final as captain of the side. As Wellington Blaze gear up to take on Northern Brave, here are the top 3 players to look out for:

Jess Kerr

Jess Kerr, the New Zealand international, has been a fine performer for Wellington Blaze in this domestic circuit. She has been one of the consistent performers for her side over the years. In this tournament, she has scored 274 runs from 10 innings at a strike rate of 88. She has scored 2 half-centuries in her last 5 games. She scored 54 off 53 balls against Auckland Hearts in her previous game. She has been in fine form in this season and will be looking to end the tournament on a high.

Hannah Francis

Hannah Francis, the New Zealand all-rounder, has been a good performer for Wellington Blaze in recent years. The youngster has played for the U19 side, and she has delivered some impactful bowling performances. In this tournament, she scored 241 runs from 10 innings at a strike rate of 77. She scored a good 54 off 40 balls against Auckland Hearts. She has been a key component of the batting unit, as she has consistently scored runs and has picked up wickets in crucial times for her side.

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Amelia Kerr

Amelia Kerr, the New Zealand all-rounder, has been a world-class all-rounder for the national side and also in franchise cricket. She has been a really valuable asset for every franchise that she has played for with her wicket-taking abilities and her ability to score runs at the top order. She has scored 134 runs from 2 innings, at a strike rate of 97, and she has only picked up a solitary wicket in the tournament. She scored a stunning 128 runs off 122 balls at a strike rate of 105. She will be looking to play another huge innings in the final to lead her side to title glory.