The 24th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2026 will be played on January 20, 2026, with the action set to begin at 6:40 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) as Central Hinds take on Northern Brave. The Hinds have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, registering five wins from their seven matches, while the Brave have managed three victories in seven outings this season. Both teams will be looking to build momentum as they face off at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Squads:
Northern Brave Women’s Cricket Team:
Tash Wakelin, Jess Watkin, Jo Gardner, Caitlin Gurrey, Nensi Patel, Marina Lamplough, Kayley Knight, Eve Wolland, Holly Topp, Lucy Boucher, Carol Agafili, Marama Downes
Central Hinds Women’s Cricket Team
Hannah Rowe, Lizzy Cohr, Flora Devonshire, Kate Gaging, Claudia Green, Ashtuti Kumar, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Cate Pedersen, Grace Scrivens, Bryony Smith, Kerry Tomlinson
Players to watch out:
Jess Watkin
At just 22, Watkin stands out as one of New Zealand’s most electrifying young all-rounders. Fresh off a 60 against Otago Women, she could prove a gamechanger against Central Women with bat or ball. This season so far, she has added 113 runs to the tally and also scalped 6 wickets.
Caitlin Ann Gurrey
The experienced 30-year-old right-handed and wicketkeeper brings stability behind the stumps and firepower at the crease. She smashed an unbeaten 64 in a recent outing, showcasing her ability to anchor and accelerate key traits that could unsettle Central’s attack. She has scored 133 runs, from 6 innings so far, at a strike rate of 107.25.
Emma McLeod
This 19-year-old all-rounder blends promise with poise, having featured in three WT20Is where she scored 59 runs. Her recent form peaks with an unbeaten 53 against Auckland Women, hinting at her potential to dominate familiar foes with either disciplined spin or steady batting. She has accumulated 112 runs, at an average of 22.40, from 6 innings this season so far.
Grace Scrivens
The 22-year-old left hander doubles as a crafty right-arm off-break bowler. She recently dismantled Auckland’s batting order, claiming 4 wickets for just 13 runs, a spell that could repeat and tilt the game. In the tournament so far, she has added 89 runs in 7 innings and scalped 9 wickets in only 3 bowling innings.
Pitch:
Seddon Park, Hamilton, is widely regarded as a batting friendly venue, offering flat surfaces and short boundaries that encourage stroke play. While bowlers can find movement early and occasional variable bounce, especially with the new ball, high scoring encounters are common in limited overs cricket here. Expect aggressive power plays and quick outfields rewarding clean hitting.
Weather:
Hamilton faces a cool and overcast day ahead with minimum temperatures dipping to 18°C and maximums reaching just 19°C under predominantly cloudy skies. Precipitation chances remain low at 10%, while winds blow steadily at 18 km/h and humidity sits at a muggy 78%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tash Wakelin, Jess Watkin, Hannah Rowe, Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, Grace Scrivens, Bryony Smith, Rosemary Mair, Rosemary Mair, Marama Downes, Eve Wolland
Match Details:
Date – January 20, 2026
Time – 6:40 AM IST
Venue – Seddon Park, Hamilton
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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