NB-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction (WSST20, Match 1), in Hamilton Dec 26, 2025 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report

Get ready for an exciting clash as Northern Brave Women (NB-W) face Auckland Hearts (AH-W) in Match 1 of the Women’s Super Smash 2025. The match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on December 26, 2025, at 10:50 AM IST.

NB-W vs AH-W Match 1 Details

NB-W vs AH-W Team Preview & Recent Records

In the Women’s Super Smash 2025 points table, Northern Brave Women are currently placed at No. 6 after matches, while Auckland Hearts sit at No. 3 having played games so far.

Northern Brave Women Team News & Analysis

Northern Brave Women suffered a defeat in their last outing, with Wellington Blaze winning by 23 runs in the WB-W vs NB-W clash. In that match, Jess Watkin delivered a strong performance, scoring 25 runs off 13 balls, while Nensi Patel contributed 23 runs from 28 deliveries. With the ball, Kayley Knight picked up 2 wickets and Marama Downes claimed 1 wicket.

Jess Watkin, Holly Topp, and Sarah Glenn are expected to lead the top order for NB-W, providing stability and early momentum.

Caitlin Gurrey, Sam Barriball, and Nensi Patel are likely to anchor the middle order and look to control the innings with sensible batting.

In the lower middle order, Marina Lamplough, Jesse Prasad, Carol Agafili, and Marama Downes will offer finishing firepower and depth.

With the ball, Marama Downes and Nensi Patel are expected to open the attack and search for early breakthroughs.

Jess Watkin, Kayley Knight, and Sarah Glenn will likely operate through the middle overs to apply pressure and pick up key wickets.

In the later stages, Carol Agafili and Sarah Glenn can be effective options to restrict the scoring rate and finish the innings strongly.

Auckland Hearts Team News & Analysis

Auckland Hearts are coming off a convincing victory, defeating Central Hinds by 20 runs in the CH-W vs AH-W match. In that game, Bella Armstrong played a brilliant knock, scoring 59 runs off 47 balls, while Lauren Down added a composed 50 off 48 deliveries. With the ball, Fran Jonas was outstanding with 3 wickets, and Amie Hucker supported well with 2 wickets.

Saachi Shahri, Izzy Gaze, and Maddy Green are expected to open the innings and set the tone for AH-W with an aggressive yet steady start.

Lauren Down and Bella Armstrong will look to stabilize the middle order, rotate the strike, and build crucial partnerships.

With the new ball, Bree Illing and Prue Catton are likely to share the opening bowling duties and aim for early breakthroughs.

Through the middle overs, Fran Jonas, Amie Hucker, and Molly Penfold will look to maintain control, apply pressure, and pick up key wickets.

Towards the back end of the innings, Maddy Green and Molly Penfold can be used to contain runs and close out the innings effectively.

NB-W vs AH-W Pitch Report & Weather update for Seddon Park, Hamilton

At Seddon Park, the pitch traditionally offers a dry and slightly abrasive surface in Women’s T20 cricket. It generally provides good pace and bounce early on, giving batters a fair opportunity to score. As the match progresses, the surface tends to grip, offering assistance to spinners with noticeable turn in the later stages.

Northern Brave Women vs Auckland Hearts Player Stats & Record 2025

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