Here are the predictions for the 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash, Match 12: Wellington Blaze vs Central Hinds, to be played on January 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Match Prediction – Wellington Blaze – Central Hinds
LIVE RESULTS – Match 12 – Wellington Blaze vs Central Hinds (Basin Reserve, Wellington)
Central Hinds current form:
Central Hinds are currently in the 3rd position in the points table with 2 wins and 2 losses under their belt.
Central Hinds’ leading run-scorer in the 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash is Flora Devonshire with 100 runs to her name.
The top wicket-taker for Central Hinds in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Hannah Rowe with 5 scalps to her name.
Central Hinds won their previous match against Canterbury Magicians by 7 runs.
Central Hinds batted first and posted a massive total of 191 for 5 in 20 overs. Byrony Smith and Grace Scrivens started very well for Hinds. They scored 45 and 32 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. Flora Devonshire and Hannah Rowe also batted to their potential and managed 35 runs each to help Central Hinds reach 191 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Natalie Cox and Kate Anderson started very well. Cox scored 23 while Anderson scored 43 runs off 30 balls. Izzy Sharp was also very precise in her shot selection. He smashed 61 runs in just 38 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six. As he batted, it looked like the Canterbury Wizards would easily chase the total. However, once he got out, wickets began to fall in regular succession and the Canterbury Magicians were eventually restricted to 184 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by just 7 runs.
Current form Wellington Blaze:
Wellington Blaze is currently in the first position in the points table with 3 wins and 1 loss.
Wellington Blaze’s leading run-scorer in the 2025-26 Women’s Super Smash is Amelia Kerr with 206 runs to her name.
The best wicket-taker for Wellington Blaze in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Xara Jetly with 7 scalps to her name.
Wellington Blaze lost their previous match against Auckland Hearts by 5 wickets.
Wellington Blaze batted first and they scored a total of 112 for 7 in 20 overs. Georgia Plimmer and Ellyse Perry started well but quite slowly for Wellington Blaze. They put up a 45-run partnership for the first wicket, but once the first wicket fell, the middle order simply collapsed. Josie Penfold played exceptionally well. He picked up 2 wickets for just 17 runs and helped restrict Wellington Blaze to just 112 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Auckland Hearts were unable to get off to an ideal start. They lost 3 wickets in just 37 runs and seemed to be in all sorts of trouble. After that phase, Maddy Green took on the responsibility of pushing Auckland Hearts to the limit. He smashed 53 runs off just 45 balls, was not out and helped Auckland Hearts reach home on the 19th over with 5 wickets in hand.
WOMENT20 Batting Statistics
Let’s take a look at the templates:
Wellington Glow
Georgia Plimmer, Rebecca Burns, Gemma Sims, Emma Parker, Nicole Baird, Amelia Kerr, Rachel Bryant, Jessica McFadyen, Antonia Hamilton, Sam Mackinder, Xara Jetly, Hannah Francis, Jess Kerr, Natasha Codyre, Jessica Simmons, Isla McKenzie, Hannah Ryan.
central deer
Emma McLeod, Cate Pedersen, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Flora Devonshire, Jessica Ogden, Abby Treder, Ashuti Kumar, Aniela Apperley, Ocean Bartlett, Kate Gaging, Claudia Green, Georgia Atkinson, Hannah Rowe, Grace Foreman, Rosemary Mair, Elizabeth Cohr.
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the draw? – Wellington Blaze
Who will win? – Central deer
Top Hitter (Runs Scored): Byrony Smith (Central Hinds), Rebecca Burns (Wellington Blaze)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) – Hannah Rowe (Central Hinds), Jess Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
Most Six: Flora Devonshire (Central Hinds), Maitlan Brown (Wellington Blaze)
Man of the match: Byrony Smith (Central Hinds)
Team scores batting first: Central Hinds 150+, Wellington Blaze 140+
Match handicap: Central Hinds
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*NB: These predictions may change closer to kick-off once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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