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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Central Hinds won the toss and choose to bowl first
Auckland Hearts beat Central Hinds by 9 runs
Auckland Hearts will be counting on Lauren Down and Brooke Halliday to continue their good form with the bat.
We are backing Auckland Hearts as the winners of this match.
Tournament: | Womens Super Smash, 2024-25 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Tbc, New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
The Women’s Super Smash continues this Wednesday as Auckland Hearts clash with Central Hinds in Napier for the 15th match of the season. Auckland, currently sitting fifth, have managed 6 points from 5 games, while the Hinds are at the bottom of the table, winless in their last five outings. Though both sides have had a tough run, the Hearts’ form has been marginally better, giving them a slight advantage in this encounter.
139/1 in 17.2 8.02
138/6 in 20.0 6.9
122/7 in 20.0 6.1
111/6 in 19.0 5.84
112/3 in 15.1 7.38
110/8 in 20.0 5.5
114/2 in 15.1 7.52
113/10 in 19.4 5.75
112/10 in 18.4 6
115/1 in 12.4 9.08
89/10 in 19.0 4.68
114/8 in 20.0 5.7
Auckland Women are having a difficult Super Smash season so far, with just one win and four losses. Having dropped their last two games, they are under pressure and really need a victory in this contest to stay competitive.
Lauren Down has been their top performer with the bat, scoring 126 runs in 4 games at a strike rate of 106.77 and getting out just once. Brooke Halliday has also been consistent, adding 112 runs at a strike rate of 119. Skipper Maddy Green hasn’t yet fired but has shown glimpses of form.
On the bowling front, Fran Jonas has been impressive, picking up 7 wickets in 5 games with an economy of 6.27. Amie Hucker and Bree Illing offer further choices to strengthen their bowling attack.
Saachi Shahri, Isabella Gaze (wk), Maddy Green (c), Brooke Halliday, Lauren Down, Bella Armstrong, Prue Catton, Molly Penfold, Amie Hucker, Fran Jonas, Bree Illing
Bella Armstrong, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Prue Catton, Saachi Shahri, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze, Amie Hucker, Bree Illing, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold
Central Hinds are having an awful season, losing all five of their games so far. To turn things around from here would take something special. Their last outing saw them fall to Otago Women by 4 wickets, after being bundled out for just 90 – a score easily chased down by their opponents with overs to spare.
Hollie Armitage has been a bright spot for the Hinds with the bat in an otherwise dismal batting performance, scoring 165 runs in 5 innings at a decent average of 41.25 and a strike rate close to 99.
Rosemary Mair has also chipped in with 55 runs from the lower order. However, the team needs more from their top and middle-order batters if they want to improve. It’s not that the Hinds are short on ability. Players like Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Hannah Rowe, and captain Mikaela Greig have the potential to deliver match-winning performances. It just hasn't clicked for them yet.
The bowling unit has performed a bit better, with Rosemary Mair leading the way, taking 7 wickets in 5 innings and keeping the run rate down. Ocean Bartlett and Hannah Rowe, who have taken 11 wickets between them, provide further options to get wickets and strengthen the attack.
Hollie Armitage, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Thamsyn Newton, Hannah Rowe, Mikaela Greig (c), Flora Devonshire, Georgia Atkinson, Rosemary Mair, Kate Gaging (wk), Claudia Green, Ocean Bartlett
Aniela Apperley, Flora Devonshire, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Mikaela Greig, Georgia Atkinson, Thamsyn Newton, Kate Gaging, Claudia Green, Hannah Rowe, Ocean Bartlett, Hollie Armitage
McLean Park’s surface is usually firm with a decent grass covering, suggesting good carry for pacers early on. Expect consistent bounce, rewarding shots played on the up. While not a belter, batters who time it well will find scoring opportunities. Spin might become a factor later as the game progresses and the surface potentially dries out slightly. Overall, conditions favour positive, attacking cricket.
The weather in Napier is expected to be partly cloudy but pleasant. There’s no forecast of rain so we will get a full match.
This is unlikely to be a high-scoring game as seamers are bound to get some help off the surface. The team batting first will be eyeing a score of around 125-135 runs to feel comfortable.
Past records suggest that the chasing side is usually at an advantage at McLean Park. So expect both captains to field first in this game.
Central Hinds and Auckland Hearts are both hunting for wins to turn their campaigns around. Though both teams have their flaws, the Hearts look marginally better at this stage. The Hinds’ bowling has been decent, but their batting has lacked spark. Given the current form of both teams, Auckland Hearts are better placed to come out on top in this match.
We are backing Auckland Hearts as the winners of this match.
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