Match 29: Auckland Hearts vs Central Hinds | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

The Women’s Super Smash 2024–25 season is at its business end, and on January 29 at 6:40 AM IST, Central Hinds and Auckland Hearts will square off in the 29th game at McLean Park in Napier.

Match 29: Auckland Hearts vs Central Hinds | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report
Match 29: Auckland Hearts vs Central Hinds | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

Thus far, the two teams’ experiences in the competition have been rather different. Auckland Hearts, who now hold third place in the rankings after accumulating 18 points from nine games, have been among the most reliable teams. Their chances of making the playoffs would improve if they won this game.

Conversely, Central Hinds, who have only six points and are at the bottom of the table, have had a difficult season. This match is a must-win because of their recent poor performances deriving from their troubles with the bat and the ball. Auckland’s victory in their previous meeting earlier in the season added to their lead over the Hinds.

Squads:

Auckland Hearts:

Izzy Gaze, Elizabeth Buchanan, Brooke Halliday, Saachi Shahri, Bella Armstrong, Cate Pedersen, Prue Catton, Josie Penfold, Molly Penfold, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, A Tauwhare, Anika Todd, Anna Browning, Kate Irwin, Amie Hucker, Fran Jonas, Olivia Anderson, Bree Illing

Central Hinds:

Aniela Apperley, Hollie Armitage, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Mikaela Greig, Thamsyn Newton, Emma McLeod, Flora Devonshire, Grace Foreman, Ocean Bartlett, Kate Gaging, Anna Gaging, Ashtuti Kumar, Claudia Green, Georgia Atkinson

Players to watch out:

Maddy Green

The 32-year-old is an experienced player who can be counted on as a top-order batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. With 268 runs in 9 games this season, she is one of Auckland Hearts’ most reliable run scorers thanks to her background in both domestic and international cricket.

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Fran Jonas

The 20-year-old left-arm spinner has been a vital wicket-taker for Auckland Hearts and is an emerging star in New Zealand cricket. She has taken 11 wickets in 9 games and is an essential part of the bowling attack because of her ability to manage the run pace and strike at key times.

Hollie Armitage

The 27-year-old English player has been a pillar for the Hinds as a reliable hitter. She provides steadiness at the top order, assuring stability in run chases and setting up large totals. She has played several game-winning knocks. She has given steadiness to the top order and scored 247 runs in 8 games.

Claudia Green

The 27-year-old is an exceptional player with the ball who has taken nine wickets in nine games. She has an advantage of experience and skill as she can bowl in both powerplay and death overs, which makes her an essential part of any competitive squad.

Pitch:

The pitch at McLean Park in Napier should be well-balanced for this match, offering something for bowlers and batters both. Usually, the pitch has strong bounce and carry early on, which will help the fast bowlers get movement off the surface. The track should, however, level out as the game goes on, helping hitters to hit the ball easily. The team batting first will probably aim for a competitive total in the range of 140-150.

Weather:

With sunlight despite some cloud cover, Napier is expected to have good weather for the game. There is no serious risk of rain, and the temperatures will be pleasant, guaranteeing an uninterrupted competition. Fans should anticipate a competitive match at McLean Park.

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Fantasy Playing XI:

Sara McGlashan, Hollie Armitage, Mikaela Greig, Thamsyn Newton, Georgia Guy, Holly Huddleston, Arlene Kelly, Claudia Green, Lauren Down, Kate Gaging, Ashtuti Kumar

Match details:

Date: January 29, 2025

Time: 6:40 AM IST

Venue: Mclean Park, Napier

Broadcast: In India, the game will be live streamed on Fancode.

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