# 2024–25 Super Smash (women's cricket)

The 2024–25 Dream11 Super Smash was the eighteenth season of the women's Super Smash Twenty20 cricket competition played in New Zealand. It took place from 26 December 2024 to 2 February 2025, with 6 provincial teams taking part. Wellington Blaze were the defending champions.
The tournament was ran alongside the 2024–25 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield.
The tournament was won by the Wellington Blaze, who defeated the Otago Sparks in the final.

## Competition format

Teams play in a double round-robin in a group of six, therefore playing 10 matches overall. Matches are played using a Twenty20 format. The top team in the group advance straight to the final, whilst the second and third placed teams play off in an elimination final.
The group works on a points system with positions being based on the total points. Points are awarded as follows:
| Result | Points |
| Win | 4 Ponts |
| Tie / No Result | 2 Points |
| Loss | 0 Points |

## Teams and standings
### Points table

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
| 1 | Otago Sparks | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.246 | Advance to Grand Final |
| 2 | Wellington Blaze | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.589 | Advance to Elimination Final |
| 3 | Northern Brave | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.713 | Advance to Elimination Final |
| 4 | Auckland Hearts | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.149 | |
| 5 | Canterbury Magicians | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | −0.456 | |
| 6 | Central Hinds | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | −1.007 | |

### Match summary

| Team | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches | Group matches |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Auckland Hearts | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 |
| Canterbury Magicians | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
| Central Hinds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Northern Brave | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 |
| Otago Sparks | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 28 |
| Wellington Blaze | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Win | Loss | No result |
* Note: The total points at the end of each group match are listed.
* Note: Click on the points to see the match summary.

## League stage

* Match 1 26 December 2024 14:10 Scorecard
| Northern Brave 67/7 (12 overs) | v | Auckland Hearts |
| Caitlin Gurrey 15 (15) Fran Jonas 2/13 (2 overs) | | |
* No result Seddon Park, Hamilton Umpires: Billy Bowden and Wayne Knights
* Auckland Hearts won the toss and elected to field.
* Rain prevented any further play.
* The match was reduced to 12 overs per side due to rain.
* Auckland Hearts were set a revised target of 69 runs from 12 overs due to rain.
* Match 2 27 December 2024 12:40 Scorecard
| Canterbury Magicians 137/7 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 125/7 (20 overs) |
| Shikha Pandey 63 (48) Kirstie Gordon 2/25 (4 overs) | | Suzie Bates 50 (41) Shikha Pandey 2/17 (4 overs) |
* Canterbury Magicians won by 12 runs Molyneux Park, Alexandra Umpires: John Dempsey and Neil Louw Player of the match: Shikha Pandey (Canterbury Magicians)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 3 29 December 2024 12:40 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 110/8 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 112/3 (15.1 overs) |
| Brooke Halliday 22 (19) Eden Carson 3/28 (4 overs) | | Polly Inglis 29* (21) Fran Jonas 2/21 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 7 wickets Molyneux Park, Alexandra Umpires: James Blunt and Kannan Jagannathan Player of the match: Eden Carson (Otago Sparks)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 4 31 December 2024 12:40 Scorecard
| Central Hinds 88/9 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 92/9 (19.5 overs) |
| Hollie Armitage 32* (47) Eden Carson 3/19 (4 overs) | | Olivia Gain 24 (27) Hannah Rowe 3/13 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 1 wicket Molyneux Park, Alexandra Umpires: James Blunt and John Dempsey Player of the match: Eden Carson (Otago Sparks)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 5 1 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 150/3 (20 overs) | v | Northern Brave 146/9 (20 overs) |
| Amelia Kerr 67* (51) Marama Downes 1/20 (4 overs) | | Carol Agafili 40 (28) Amelia Kerr 4/18 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 4 runs Seddon Park, Hamilton Umpires: Cory Black and Stuart Martin Player of the match: Amelia Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 6 3 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 122/7 (20 overs) | v | Canterbury Magicians 111/7 (19 overs) |
| Lauren Down 47* (46) Shikha Pandey 2/17 (4 overs) | | Kate Anderson 38 (47) Fran Jonas 2/13 (4 overs) |
* Auckland Hearts won by 7 runs (DLS method) Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Kannan Jagannathan and Tina Semmens Player of the match: Fran Jonas (Auckland Hearts)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to field.
* Canterbury Magicians were set a revised target of 119 runs from 19 overs due to rain.
* Match 7 4 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 118/8 (20 overs) | v | Central Hinds 89 (19 overs) |
| Jess Kerr 59 (45) Rosemary Mair 2/22 (4 overs) | | Rosemary Mair 23 (21) Leigh Kasperek 4/22 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 25 runs Saxton Oval, Nelson Umpires: John Dempsey and Christelle High Player of the match: Jess Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 8 6 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Central Hinds 112 (18.4 overs) | v | Northern Brave 115/1 (12.4 overs) |
| Hollie Armitage 61 (48) Chamari Athapaththu 4/16 (4 overs) | | Jess Watkin 51* (32) Ocean Bartlett 1/9 (2.4 overs) |
* Northern Brave won by 9 wickets Saxton Oval, Nelson Umpires: Christelle High and Wayne Knights Player of the match: Chamari Athapaththu (Northern Brave)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 9 7 January 2025 18:20 (N) Scorecard
| Otago Sparks 150/5 (20 overs) | v | Canterbury Magicians 135/8 (20 overs) |
| Olivia Gain 48 (42) Shikha Pandey 1/19 (4 overs) | | Kate Anderson 43 (37) Hayley Jensen 2/22 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 15 runs Hagley Oval, Christchurch Umpires: Chris Brown and Tina Semmens Player of the match: Olivia Gain (Otago Sparks)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 10 9 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Central Hinds 113 (19.4 overs) | v | Wellington Blaze 114/2 (15.1 overs) |
| Hollie Armitage 47 (42) Jess Kerr 3/24 (4 overs) | | Rebecca Burns 50 (35) Ocean Bartlett 1/16 (3 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 8 wickets Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Billy Bowden and Tyron Davies Player of the match: Xara Jetly (Wellington Blaze)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 11 10 January 2025 14:10 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 138/6 (20 overs) | v | Canterbury Magicians 139/1 (17.2 overs) |
| Lauren Down 25* (24) Melissa Banks 2/40 (4 overs) | | Kate Anderson 75* (54) Molly Penfold 1/31 (3 overs) |
* Canterbury Magicians won by 9 wickets Hagley Oval, Christchurch Umpires: Chris Brown and John Dempsey Player of the match: Kate Anderson (Canterbury Magicians)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 12 12 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Central Hinds 90 (18.4 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 92/6 (18.1 overs) |
| Hollie Armitage 22 (21) Eden Carson 5/18 (4 overs) | | Polly Inglis 21 (25) Claudia Green 2/12 (4 overs) Rosemary Mair 2/12 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 4 wickets Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North Umpires: Kannan Jagannathan and Allen Stanley Player of the match: Eden Carson (Otago Sparks)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 13 13 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Northern Brave 152/7 (20 overs) | v | Auckland Hearts 139/7 (20 overs) |
| Chamari Athapaththu 71 (52) Prue Catton 2/13 (2 overs) | | Lauren Down 40* (27) Chamari Athapaththu 2/23 (4 overs) |
* Northern Brave won by 13 runs Seddon Park, Hamilton Umpires: Billy Bowden and Vinit Mahna Player of the match: Chamari Athapaththu Northern Brave)
* Auckland Hearts won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 14 14 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 109/9 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 111/3 (18.4 overs) |
| Jess Kerr 56 (50) Kirstie Gordon 2/13 (4 overs) | | Caitlin Blakely 52* (45) Jess Kerr 2/10 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 7 wickets Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Cory Black and James Blunt Player of the match: Caitlin Blakely (Otago Sparks)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 15 15 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 139/7 (20 overs) | v | Central Hinds 130/7 (20 overs) |
| Maddy Green 57 (49) Claudia Green 2/19 (4 overs) | | Kerry-Anne Tomlinson 48 (50) Molly Penfold 2/23 (4 overs) |
* Auckland Hearts won by 9 runs McLean Park, Napier Umpires: Chris Brown and Tyron Davies Player of the match: Bree Illing (Auckland Hearts)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 16 16 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Otago Sparks 110/9 (20 overs) | v | Northern Brave 113/3 (14 overs) |
| Suzie Bates 26 (22) Chamari Athapaththu 3/19 (4 overs) | | Jess Watkin 41 (31) Eden Carson 2/32 (4 overs) |
* Northern Brave won by 7 wickets University of Otago Oval, Dunedin Umpires: Shaun Haig and Tina Semmens Player of the match: Jess Watkin (Northern Brave)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 17 17 January 2025 14:10 Scorecard
| Canterbury Magicians 119 (19.3 overs) | v | Central Hinds 120/2 (17 overs) |
| Natalie Cox 28 (27) Jessica Ogden 3/19 (4 overs) | | Hollie Armitage 72* (59) Sarah Asmussen 1/29 (3 overs) |
* Central Hinds won by 8 wickets McLean Park, Napier Umpires: Cory Black and Scott Oliver Player of the match: Hollie Armitage (Central Hinds)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 18 18 January 2025 10:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 120/5 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 123/3 (18 overs) |
| Sophie Devine 38 (35) Emma Black 1/18 (4 overs) | | Bella James 40 (30) Nicole Baird 2/20 (4 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 7 wickets University of Otago Oval, Dunedin Umpires: James Blunt and Chris Brown Player of the match: Bella James (Otago Sparks)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 19 19 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Northern Brave 138/5 (20 overs) | v | Canterbury Magicians 141/6 (19.3 overs) |
| Caitlin Gurrey 39 (41) Sarah Asmussen 1/23 (4 overs) | | Madeline Penna 55 (51) Nensi Patel 1/19 (3 overs) |
* Canterbury Magicians won by 4 wickets Seddon Park, Hamilton Umpires: Greg Pennell and SB Martin Player of the match: Madeline Penna (Canterbury Magicians)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 20 20 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 134/4 (20 overs) | v | Auckland Hearts 121/6 (20 overs) |
| Amelia Kerr 75* (60) Bree Illing 2/12 (4 overs) | | Maddy Green 48 (47) Xara Jetly 3/15 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 13 runs Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Shaun Haig and Craig Pryor Player of the match: Amelia Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
* Auckland Hearts won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 21 21 January 2025 14:10 Scorecard
| Northern Brave | v | Central Hinds |
* Match abandoned Seddon Park, Hamilton Umpires: Cory Black and Tina Semmenns
* No toss.
* No play was possible due to rain.
* Match 22 22 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 171/3 (20 overs) | v | Canterbury Magicians 132 (18.2 overs) |
| Rebecca Burns 59* (51) Shikha Pandey 2/29 (4 overs) | | Izzy Sharp 52 (34) Jess Kerr 4/11 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 39 runs Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Shaun Haig and Brad Wilson Player of the match: Jess Kerr(Wellington Blaze)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 23 23 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 162/2 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 137/7 (20 overs) |
| Maddy Green 54* (39) Kirstie Gordon 2/21 (4 overs) | | Anna Browning 25* (16) Maddy Green 2/10 (2 overs) |
* Auckland Hearts won by 25 runs Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Chris Brown and Craig Pryor Player of the match: Maddy Green (Auckland Hearts)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 24 24 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Canterbury Magicians 101/8 (20 overs) | v | Wellington Blaze 104/0 (11.2 overs) |
| Natalie Cox 23 (26) Sophie Devine 5/13 (4 overs) | | Rebecca Burns 69* (41) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 10 wickets Hagley Oval, Christchurch Umpires: Shaun Haig and Pete Pasco Player of the match: Sophie Devine (Wellington Blaze)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 25 25 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Northern Brave 127/8 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 128/4 (14.5 overs) |
| Caitlin Gurrey 39 (35) Kirstie Gordon 2/19 (4 overs) | | Hayley Jensen 49* (34) Chamari Athapaththu 2/17 (3 overs) |
* Otago Sparks won by 6 wickets Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Umpires: Christelle High and Kannan Jagannathan Player of the match: Hayley Jensen (Otago Sparks)
* Otago Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 26 26 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Canterbury Magicians 135/6 (20 overs) | v | Central Hinds 90 (18.2 overs) |
| Kate Anderson 45 (43) Hannah Rowe 2/28 (4 overs) | | Hannah Rowe 32 (35) Kate Anderson 2/12 (2.2 overs) |
* Canterbury Magicians won by 45 runs Hagley Oval, Christchurch Umpires: Cory Black and Regan Dalley Player of the match: Shikha Pandey (Canterbury Magicians)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 27 27 January 2025 18:20 (D/N) Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 160/5 (20 overs) | v | Wellington Blaze 115/9 (20 overs) |
| Saachi Shahri 50 (46) Maitlan Brown 3/22 (4 overs) | | Amelia Kerr 30 (30) Fran Jonas 3/20 (4 overs) |
* Auckland Hearts won by 45 runs Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Greg Pennell and Craig Pryor
* Auckland Hearts won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 28 28 January 2025 14:00 Scorecard
| Canterbury Magicians 117/7 (20 overs) | v | Northern Brave 118/4 (16.2 overs) |
| Kate Anderson 33 (32) Sarah Glenn 2/20 (4 overs) | | Chamari Athapaththu 37 (25) Jessica Simmons 2/18 (2.2 overs) |
* Northern Brave won by 6 wickets Hagley Oval, Christchurch Umpires: Billy Bowden and Regan Dalley Player of the match: Sarah Glenn (Northern Brave)
* Canterbury Magicians won the toss and elected to bat.
* Match 29 29 January 2025 14:10 Scorecard
| Auckland Hearts 139/3 (20 overs) | v | Central Hinds 119/8 (20 overs) |
| Bella Armstrong 59* (47) Ashtuti Kumar 2/32 (4 overs) | | Kerry-Anne Tomlinson 30 (25) Fran Jonas 3/14 (4 overs) |
* Auckland Hearts won by 20 runs McLean Park, Napier Umpires: Greg Pennell and Scott Oliver Player of the match: Amie Hucker (Auckland Hearts)
* Central Hinds won the toss and elected to field.
* Match 30 30 January 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 119/6 (20 overs) | v | Northern Brave |
| Amelia Kerr 68* (56) Chamari Athapaththu 2/21 (4 overs) | | |
* No result Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Shaun Haig and Tina Semmens
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.

## Finals

| Elimination Final | Elimination Final | Elimination Final | Grand Final | Grand Final | Grand Final |
| | | | 1 | Otago Sparks | 96/9 (20 overs) |
| 2 | Wellington Blaze | 133/6 (20 overs) | EW | Wellington Blaze | 104/8 (20 overs) |
| 3 | Northern Brave | 110 (18.4 overs) | | | |

### Elimination Final

* Elimination Final 1 February 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 133/6 (20 overs) | v | Northern Brave 110 (18.4 overs) |
| Amelia Kerr 29 (24) Kayley Knight 2/16 (3 overs) | | Jess Watkin 25 (13) Amelia Kerr 4/19 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 23 runs Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: John Dempsey and Tina Semmens Player of the match: Amelia Kerr (Wellington Blaze)
* Northern Brave won the toss and elected to field.

### Grand Final

* Grand Final 2 February 2025 12:40 Scorecard
| Wellington Blaze 104/8 (20 overs) | v | Otago Sparks 96/9 (20 overs) |
| Hannah Darlington 26 (34) Felicity Leydon-Davis 3/16 (3 overs) | | Felicity Leydon-Davis 29* (29) Hannah Darlington 4/16 (4 overs) |
* Wellington Blaze won by 8 runs Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Kim Cotton and Shaun Haig Player of the match: Hannah Darlington (Wellington Blaze)
* Wellington Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.

## Season statistics

Highest team total :
| Score (overs) | Team | Opponent | Result | Venue | Date |
| 171/3 (20.0) | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians | Won | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 22 January 2025 |
| 162/2 (20.0) | Auckland Hearts | Otago Sparks | Won | Eden Park, Auckland | 23 January 2025 |
| 204/8 (20.0) | Auckland Hearts | Wellington Blaze | Won | Eden Park, Auckland | 27 January 2025 |
| 197/6 (20.0) | Northern Brave | Auckland Hearts | Won | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 13 January 2025 |
| 196/4 (20.0) | Otago Sparks | Canterbury Magicians | Won | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 7 January 2025 |
* Source: ESPNCricinfo
Lowest team totals (completed innings) :
| Score (overs) | Team | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 89/9 (20.0) | Central Hinds | Otago Sparks | Molyneux Park, Alexandra | 31 December 2024 |
| 89 (19.0) | Central Hinds | Wellington Blaze | Saxton Oval, Nelson | 4 January 2025 |
| 90 (18.4) | Central Hinds | Otago Sparks | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North | 12 January 2025 |
| 90 (18.2) | Central Hinds | Canterbury Magicians | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 26 January 2025 |
| 96/9 (20.0) | Otago Sparks | Wellington Blaze | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 2 February 2025 |
* Source: ESPNCricinfo
Most individual runs :
| Runs | Player | Team |
| 441 | Amelia Kerr | Wellington Blaze |
| 326 | Jess Kerr | Wellington Blaze |
| 304 | Lauren Down | Auckland Hearts |
| 294 | Kate Anderson | Canterbury Magicians |
| 269 | Maddy Green | Auckland Hearts |
| 269 | Rebecca Burns | Wellington Blaze |
* Source: ESPNcricinfo
Highest individual score :
| Runs | Batsmen | Team | Opposition |
| 75* | Kate Anderson | Canterbury Magicians | Auckland Hearts |
| 75* | Amelia Kerr | Wellington Blaze | Auckland Hearts |
| 72* | Hollie Armitage | Central Hinds | Canterbury Magicians |
| 71 | Chamari Athapaththu | Northern Brave | Auckland Hearts |
| 69* | Rebecca Burns | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians |
* Source: ESPNcricinfo
Most wickets :
| Wickets | Player | Team |
| 18 | Eden Carson | Otago Sparks |
| 16 | Kirstie Gordon | Otago Sparks |
| 15 | Chamari Athapaththu | Northern Brave |
| 15 | Amelia Kerr | Wellington Blaze |
| 14 | Fran Jonas | Auckland Hearts |
| 14 | Jess Kerr | Wellington Blaze |
* Source: ESPNcricinfo
Best individual bowling figures :
| BBI | Player | Team | Opposition |
| 5/13 | Sophie Devine | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians |
| 5/18 | Eden Carson | Otago Sparks | Central Hinds |
| 4/11 | Jess Kerr | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians |
| 4/16 | Chamari Athapaththu | Northern Brave | Central Hinds |
| 4/16 | Hannah Darlington | Wellington Blaze | Otago Sparks |
* Source: ESPNcricinfo