Match Preview: Auckland Hearts vs Wellington Blaze
The Auckland Hearts and Wellington Blaze will face off in the 27th match of the Women’s Super Smash on January 27, 2025, at Kennards Hire Community Oval in Auckland. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, but the Blaze will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Hearts.
Auckland Hearts’ Recent Matches
* Lost to Otago Sparks by 7 wickets
* Won against Canterbury Magicians by 7 runs
* Lost to Canterbury Magicians by 9 wickets
* Lost to Northern Brave Women by 13 runs
* Won against Central Hinds by 9 runs
* Lost to Wellington Blaze by 13 runs
* Won against Otago Sparks by 25 runs
Key Performers for Auckland Hearts
* Maddy Green: All-rounder who has scored 30+ runs in three of her last five matches.
* Lauren Down: Batswoman who has scored 35+ runs in two of her last five matches.
* Fran Jonas: Bowler who has picked up 2+ wickets in three of her last five matches.
Wellington Blaze’s Recent Matches
* Won against Northern Brave Women by 4 runs
* Won against Central Hinds by 25 runs
* Won against Central Hinds by 8 wickets
* Lost to Otago Sparks by 7 wickets
* Lost to Otago Sparks by 7 wickets
* Won against Auckland Hearts by 13 runs
* Won against Canterbury Magicians by 39 runs
* Won against Canterbury Magicians by 10 wickets
Key Performers for Wellington Blaze
* Amelia Kerr: All-rounder who has scored 30+ runs in four of her last five matches and picked up 1+ wickets in three of her last five matches.
* Rebecca Burns: Batswoman who has scored 50+ runs in two of her last five matches.
* Jess Kerr: All-rounder who has scored 40+ runs in two of her last five matches and picked up 2+ wickets in three of her last five matches.
Match Winner Prediction
Wellington Blaze
Captain Options
* Amelia Kerr
* Jess Kerr
Vice-Captain Options
* Maddy Green
* Rebecca Burns
Differential Picks
* Xara Jetly (Wellington Blaze)
* Fran Jonas (Auckland Hearts)
Predicted Lineups
Auckland Hearts:
* Izzy Gaze
* Saachi Shahri
* Maddy Green
* Brooke Halliday
* Lauren Down
* Prue Catton
* Bella Armstrong
* Josie Penfold
* Molly Penfold
* Amie Hucker
* Fran Jonas
Wellington Blaze:
* Amelia Kerr
* Rebecca Burns
* Sophie Devine
* Jess Kerr
* Caitlin King
* Jessica McFadyen
* Xara Jetly
* Natasha Codyre
* Maitlan Brown
* Nicole Baird
* Hannah Francis
Fantasy Cricket Team
* Amelia Kerr (Captain)
* Rebecca Burns (Vice-Captain)
* Maddy Green
* Jess Kerr
* Xara Jetly
* Fran Jonas
* Brooke Halliday
* Lauren Down
* Saachi Shahri
* Molly Penfold
* Amie Hucker
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