Canterbury Magicians and Central Hinds will go head-to-head in match no. 5 of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025–26. The game is scheduled for November 16, 2025, at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, starting at 3:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Magicians had a quiet 2024–25 season, managing only three wins from seven games, which resulted in a 5th-place finish. Central Hinds, on the other hand, secured five wins from ten matches to finish 3rd, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final by just two points.
Squads:
Canterbury Magicians Women’s Cricket Team
Kate Anderson, Sarah Asmussen, Missy Banks, Kate Chandler, Stella Cornelius, Jodie Dean, Izzy Fox, Abigaile Gerken, Abigail Hotton, Kate Irwin, Darcy Prasad, Izzy Sharp, Gabby Sullivan
Central Hinds Women’s Cricket Team
Hannah Rowe, Georgia Atkinson, Ocean Bartlett, Flora Devonshire, Kate Gaging, Claudia Green, Ashuti Kumar, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Jess Ogden, Cate Pedersen, Kerry Tomlinson
Players to watch out:
Kate Anderson
The 29-year-old all-rounder registered 262 runs at an average of 32.75 from eight outings in the 2024–25 HJS season and also claimed four wickets from six innings. Kate began this season in outstanding fashion, smashing a majestic 171* and taking three wickets in three overs. Given her reliability with both bat and ball, she can be trusted to deliver once again.
Sarah Asmussen
The 25-year-old leg-spinner claimed 10 wickets from nine HJS outings last season at an economy rate of 5.46. She has started this season right where she left off, picking up a couple of wickets in the opening game. All eyes will be on whether she can maintain this momentum and lead the wickets tally for her side.
Rosemary Mair
The 27-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder collected 10 wickets from just three outings last season, including a memorable 6/21, at an economy rate of 4.14 and an average of 11.60. She returned figures of 2/41 in this season’s opening match and will be counted on to carry this form into the business end of the tournament.
Hannah Rowe
The 29-year-old pacer took an impressive 18 wickets from nine outings last season at an economy rate of 3.76, with best figures of 4/42. In this season’s opener, Rowe went wicketless but contributed a valuable 40 runs, showcasing her all-round ability. She will be relied upon to deliver impactful performances across departments.
Pitch:
Pukekura Park dishes out a balanced center wicket with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by a modest average score in the 190s at the venue. The conditions will see pacers hold an advantage on the track.
Weather:
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 14°C, with moderate winds, and humidity at 70%, promising a complete game of cricket. The overhead is expected to be clear, and the chances of rain are minimal.
Match details:
Date – November 16, 2025
Time – 3:00 AM IST
Venue – Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on New Zealand Cricket YouTube channel.
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