In the 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash, Central Hinds have found a winning rhythm after a rocky start, stringing together four consecutive victories to cement their place in the top three with 19 points to their name while winning 4 of their 6 matches. This late-season surge has been built on a foundation of aggressive batting and a bowling attack that has consistently managed to defend competitive totals, making them one of the most dangerous sides heading into the business end of the tournament.
Players to watch out:
Hannah Rowe
As the leader of the Hinds, Hannah Rowe has been instrumental in guiding her team through their recent winning streak with her vast experience and tactical maturity. She has picked up 6 wickets in the tournament so far with best bowling figures of 2 for 29 at an economy rate of 7.03. While her primary role is to lead the pace attack, her ability to contribute crucial lower-order runs makes her a genuine dual-threat player in the T20 format. She consistently sets the tone in the powerplay, using her height and bounce to keep opposition batters on the defensive.
Ashtuti Kumar
Ashtuti Kumar has emerged as a breakout star this season, providing the Hinds with a lethal spin option that has dismantled some of the best lineups in the league. Her standout performance came against Northern Brave, where she tore through the order to record career-best figures of 4/13. Her knack for taking wickets in the middle overs while keeping the scoring rate under control has made her an indispensable part of Central Districts’ bowling strategy. She has picked up 7 wickets in the tournament so far at an economy rate of 7.50 which is slightly expensive. She is still a vital cog for her unit going ahead in the tournament.
Flora Devonshire
Flora Devonshire has been a revelation as an all-rounder, frequently providing the Hinds with the spark they need to shift the momentum of a game. She has been particularly impressive with the bat, striking at a blistering 153.52 and scoring valuable runs for her side. She has scored 109 runs so far in this tournament at an average of 21.80. Her ability to follow up these batting displays with disciplined left-arm spin makes her a vital asset for the team’s balance.
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