Ahead of the final match of the group stage in the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, Auckland Hearts will go up against Central Hinds. The Hinds will be happy with their position at the table as they are seated at 3rd, with 5 wins from their 9 matches and one game being abandoned. On the other hand, the Hearts have had a below average season, as they are seated at the 5th position. They have won 4 games out of their 9 games and will be hoping that they could draw some positive result and guard their honor in the tournament.
Squads:
Auckland Hearts Women’s Cricket Team
Maddy Green, Olivia Anderson, Bella Armstrong, Elizabeth Buchanan, Prue Catton, Lauren Down, Brooke Halliday, Amie Hucker, Bree Illing, Fran Jonas, Ayaan Lambat, Josie Penfold, Molly Penfold, Anika Tauwhare
Central Hinds Women’s Cricket Team
Aniela Apperley, Georgia Atkinson, Ocean Bartlett, Elizabeth Cohr, Flora Devonshire, Grace Foreman, Kate Gaging, Claudia Green, Ashtuti Kumar, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Jessica Ogden, Cate Pedersen, Hannah Rowe, Grace Scrivens, Bryony Smith, Kerry Tomlinson, Abby Treder
Players to watch out:
Grace Scrivens
Grace Scrivens, the England batter, has been one of the most consistent players for Central Hinds this season. In 8 matches this season, she has scored 144 runs and picked up 12 wickets. In her previous outing, she scored a scintillating half-century and picked up a crucial 3-wicket haul to see her team through. She could be a key all-rounder for her side in this phase of the tournament.
Bella Armstrong
Bella Armstrong, the New Zealand batting all-rounder has had a good run so far in the tournament with both bat and ball. In her T20I career, she has played just one game and scored 11 runs in it. In 8 outings this season, she has been relatively quiet with the bat managing only 86 runs, but she has been up amongst the wicket-takers, with 8 wickets. She took a brilliant 3-wicket haul against Northern Brave to dismantle their batting unit. She would be a massive player to look out for considering her all-round abilities.
Molly Penfold
Molly Penfold, the New Zealand right-arm seamer has been consistent for Auckland Hearts in this season. In her T20I career, she has picked up 7 wickets from 10 matches at an economy of 8. She has picked up 12 wickets this Super Smash season. She even picked up a 3-fer against Northern Brave in the previous match. She could be one of the most impactful bowlers in the upcoming fixture against Central Hinds.
Pitch:
The pitch is generally considered as a flat track, favouring the batters for free-flowing shots and also it also has short boundaries. As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down, meaning that if the bowlers can get their variations on point, it could trouble the batters and spinners may be favoured later on.
Weather:
The forecast predicts light rain and a high of 21°C, with a 25% chance of precipitation during the day and a 20% chance at night. The conditions promise a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Izzy Gaze, Emma McLeod, Prue Catton, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Grace Scrivens, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Ayaan Lambat
Match Details:
Date – January 26, 2026
Time – 5:10 AM IST
Venue – Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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