Match Predictions: Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 – Match 20 – Otago Sparks vs Wellington Blaze – 15th January 2026
Here are the Predictions for Women’s Super Smash 2025-26, Match 20 – Otago Sparks versus Wellington Blaze, to be played on the 15th of January at the University Oval, Dunedin.
Current Form Otago Sparks:
Otago Sparks are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 3 victories and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Otago Sparks in the Women’s Super Smash 2025–26 is Caitlin Blakely with 134 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Otago Sparks in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Emma Black with 8 skulls under her belt.
Otago Sparks have won their previous match against Auckland Hearts by 4 wickets.
Zealand Hearts batted first and they posted a total of 168 for 5 in 20 overs. Prue Catton and Maddy Green got out without troubling the scorers much. After their dismissals, Brooke Halliday and Izzie Gaze smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground. Gaze made 52 off 40 balls while Halliday scored 58 runs in 43 balls, stayed not out and helped Auckland Hearts get to a total of 168 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Otago Sparks lost the key gate of Felicity Leydon Davis early on in the innings. After her dismissal, Poppy Jay Watkins and Caitlin Blakely played to their credit. Watkins scored 50 runs off 36 balls whereas Caitlin Blakely made 26 off 17 balls to lay the foundation for the successful chase. A couple of wickets fell in quick succession in the middle overs but Eva Gray had their back. She smashed 35 runs off just 13 balls, remained not out and helped Otago Sparks get home in the 19th over with 4 wickets in hand.
Current Form Wellington Blaze:
Wellington Blaze are currently positioned at the 1st position on points table with 5 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Wellington Blaze in the Women’s Super Smash 2025–26 is Amelia Kerr with 206 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Wellington Blaze in the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 is Xara Jetly with 12 skulls under her belt.
Wellington Blaze have won their previous match against Northern Brave Women by 3 runs.
Wellington Blaze batted first and they posted a total of 165 for 6 in 20 overs. Georgia Plimmer and Hannah Francis got out without disturbing the scorers much. Rebecca Burns and Jessica Kerr then smashed 33 and 53 runs respectively to set the tone right for Wellington Blaze. Xara Jetly also contributed healthily with a knock of 31 runs as Wellington Blaze managed to reach a commanding total of 165 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Northern Bold Women lost the key wicket of Tash Wakelin early on in the innings. After her dismissal, Jess Watkin and Eve Wolland took the responsibility of taking their team over the line. Watkin made 28 while Volland scored 69 runs in 48 balls but both of them got out at the wrong time. The lower middle order simply collapsed and Northern Brave Women eventually fell short by just 3 runs.
Let us have a look at the squads:
Otago Sparks
Olivia Gain, Bella James, Caitlin Blakely, Suzie Bates, Anna Browning, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Saffron Wilson, Isy Parry, Polly Inglis, Poppy Jay Watkins, Anika Todd, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Louisa Kotkamp, Chloe Deerness, Harriett Cuttance, Hannah O’Connor
Wellington Blaze
Georgia Plimmer, Rebecca Burns, Gemma Sims, Emma Parker, Nicole Baird, Amelia Kerr, Rachel Bryant, Jessica McFadyen, Antonia Hamilton, Sam Mackinder, Xara Jetly, Hannah Francis, Jessica Kerr, Natasha Codyre, Jessica Simmons, Isla McKenzie, Hannah Ryan.
Cricket Match Predictions*-PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Otago Sparks
Who will win? – Otago Spa
Top Batter (Runs Scored)- Caitlin Blakely (Otago Sparks), Rebecca Burns (Wellington Blaze)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Eva Gray (Otago Sparks), Nicole Baird (Wellington Blaze)
Most Sixes – Anna Browning(Otago Sparks), Jess Kerr(Wellington Blaze)
Player of the Match- Eva Gray (Otago Sparks)
Team Scores Batting first- Otago Sparks 160+, Wellington Blaze 145+
Match Handicap: Otago Sparks
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*NB these predictions may be changed closer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
Also, the predictions and picks are formulated from the statistics and information sourced and compiled from AI and Stats experts – Always remember, when the fun stops…
The Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 Match 20 between Otago Sparks and Wellington Blaze at the University Oval in Dunedin on January 15, 2026 has resulting in a No Result due to rain. Wellington Blaze batted first and scored 143/7 in their 20 overs, after which rain prevented the Otago Sparks from completing their chase.
Match Summary
Result: No result due to rain.
Wellington Blaze Innings : Scored 143/7 in 20 overs. Top performers included Jess Kerr and Hannah Francis in a solid partnership after early wickets, while Jess Simmons provided late momentum with a quick 24 off 12 balls.
Otago Sparks Innings: Reached 25/0 in 4 overs before the match was abandoned. The Sparks needed to bat one more over to reach a result through the DLS method, but the rain became too heavy.
Key Players: For Wellington Blaze, Emma Black was the top bowler, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs. For the Sparks, openers Bella James and Felicity Robertson made a positive, aggressive begin to the chase.
Impact: Wellington Blaze remains top of the points table, while Otago Sparks sit fourth.
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