In the Eliminator of Women’s Super Smash 2025-26, Auckland Hearts will take on Northern Brave at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Hearts will be going into the Eliminator with plenty of confidence as they had a dominating victory by 8 wickets against Central Hinds in their previous game. It will be a huge challenge coming up as Northern Brave, who are unbeaten in their last 4 games. As Auckland Hearts gear up to take on Northern Brave, here are the top 3 players to look out for:
Bella Armstrong
Bella Armstrong, the New Zealand batting all-rounder has been a key player for her side with her impactful contributions. In this season, she has picked up 10 wickets and has scored 86 runs. She picked up 2 wickets from her last game and only gave away 23 runs from her 4 overs. She will be the bowler; the skipper will look for wickets in any stage of the game.
Molly Penfold
Molly Penfold, the New Zealand right-arm seamer has been one of the most consistent performers for Auckland 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 14 wickets in this season so far, proving to be a lethal bowler. In her last match, she picked up 2 wickets against Central Hinds, giving away just 25 runs. She will be looking to maintain her good run as she will have to keep her composure under pressure.
Isabella Gaze
Isabella Gaze, the New Zealand wicket-keeper batter, has been in decent touch so far in this edition of the Women’s Super Smash. In her T20I career, she has scored 217 runs from 21 innings, including a half-century. She has scored 209 runs in the season so far, displaying her consistency. She scored a match-winning 59 in her last match against Central Hinds. She will be the batter that Auckland Hearts will have their hopes pinned on.
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