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Wellington Blaze Clinch 8th Super Smash Title in Nail-Biting Final

Amelia Kerr - Central Districts Hinds - Super Smash - Wellington Blaze

The Wellington Blaze triumphed in a tense final to claim their eighth Super Smash title against the Central Districts Hinds by just one run.

In a gripping Super Smash final, the Wellington Blaze emerged victorious, defending a meager 89 runs to secure their eighth title in seven years. Rosemary Mair's valiant effort with a 4-5 spell for the Central Hinds wasn't enough to quell the Blaze's determination at Eden Park. Led by cricketing superstar Amelia Kerr, the Blaze pipped the Hinds in a thrilling showdown. The low-scoring nail-biter was a true testament to the Blaze's resilience.

The final showcased Kerr's brilliance, as she not only excelled in scoring a game-high 35 runs but also shone in the bowling department, conceding just 14 runs off four overs. Sophie Devine's early dismissal added an edge to the match with the Hinds taking a vital scalp. Despite the intense battle, the Blaze held on by the narrowest of margins, emphasizing their dominance in women's T20 cricket.

Amelia Kerr's stellar performance throughout the tournament solidified her position as a cricketing icon, leading Wellington to their eighth Super Smash title. The Blaze's consistent success and fighting spirit have cemented their legacy in women's cricket, making them a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world. As the Super Smash champions once again, the Blaze's victory is a testament to their unwavering dedication and exceptional talent, setting the stage for more thrilling seasons to come.

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Cricket: Wellington Blaze claim women's Super Smash title in last ... (Newshub)

The Blaze defended just 90 runs to win their fifth crown in the last seven years.

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Super Smash final: Rosemary Mair takes 4-5 but Amelia Kerr knock ... (New Zealand Herald)

An impressive spell from Central Hinds bowler Rosemary Mair wasn't enough to douse the Wellington Blaze in the Super Smash T20 cricket final as Amelia ...

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Blaze hold on to win Super Smash final by barest of margins (1 News)

Wellington Blaze win by one run after defending their total of 89 against the Central Districts Hinds at Eden Park.

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Wellington Blaze pip Central Hinds in thrilling Super Smash final (Stuff.co.nz)

At Eden Park, Auckland: Wellington Blaze 89 from 17 overs (Melie Kerr 35 off 35; Rosemary Mair 4-5 from 4 overs, Claudia Green 2-12 from 3 overs) beat the ...

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Wellington Blaze win another Super Smash T20 title (RNZ)

The Wellington Blaze have won another women's Super Smash T20 title after only making 89 runs in a rain reduced final at Eden Park in Auckland. The Blaze won the final against the Central Hinds by 1 run, their eighth title and showed once again that ...

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Women's Super Smash 2023-24: Top run-getters and wicket-takers ... (Sportskeeda)

Wellington Blaze and Central Hinds locked horns against each other in the final of the Women's Super Smash 2023-24 on Sunday, January 28, at Eden Park in ...

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WB-W vs CH-W Final, Women's Super Smash 2023-24: Match ... (CricketTimes.com)

Wellington Blaze vs Central Hinds Dream11 Team for today's match - January 27, 11:30 pm GMT | Women's Super Smash T20. Eden Park in Auckland will host the ...

Cricketing superstar Amelia Kerr has led Wellington to an 8th Super ... (NZCity)

Player of the tournament Kerr was also the stand-out in the final...scoring a game-high 35 and conceding just 14 runs off four overs.

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Wellington Blaze v Central Hinds โ€“ Women's Super Smash final (Stuff.co.nz)

Hinds take vital scalp with Blaze's Sophie Devine out for 5 at Auckland's Eden Park.

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Turn and burn: Blaze wins nailbiting Grand Final (NZC)

The definition of a low-scoring thriller was redefined at Eden Park this afternoon as Wellington Blaze lifted the 2023/24 Dream11 Super Smash title by just ...

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