Canterbury Magicians vs Wellington Blaze, Live Score and Commentary, Women's Super Smash, 11 January, 2024
COMPLETED / 20th Match / Hagley Oval
107/9 (20 ov)
154/6 (20 ov)
Wellington Blaze won by 47 runs.
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Player of the match
Amelia Kerr,
Wellington Blaze
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Banks | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Sarah Asmussen | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Kate Chandler | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Leigh Kasperek | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
Wellington Blaze won by 47 runs.
Canterbury Women vs Wellington Women, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Hearts (AH-W won by 8 wickets) | Match 29 | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Auckland Hearts (AH-W won by 7 runs.) | Match 26 | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Wellington Blaze (CM-W won by 14 runs.) | Match 20 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Wellington Blaze (CM-W won by 8 wickets) | Match 17 | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Northern Brave Women (NS-W won by 6 wickets) | 28th Match | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Brave Women (WB-W won by 6 wickets) | Match 28 | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Northern Brave Women (NS-W won by 49 runs.) | Match 25 | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Canterbury Magicians (CM-W won by 14 runs.) | Match 20 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Canterbury Magicians (CM-W won by 8 wickets) | Match 17 | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Otago Sparks (WB-W won by 8 runs.) | Final | 2 Feb 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 17 run (2.4 ov): Melissa Banks: 12 (10), Sarah Asmussen: 4 (6)
- Last Bat: Gabby Sullivan 1(1) - runout (J Kerr)
- Fall of Wickets: 32 - 1 Frances Mackay, 36 - 2 Kate Anderson, 36 - 3 Natalie Cox, 36 - 4 Izzy Sharp, 51 - 5 Jodie Dean, 74 - 6 Lea Tahuhu, 83 - 7 Madeline Penna, 84 - 8 Laura Hughes, 90 - 9 Gabby Sullivan
- Reviews Remaining: Canterbury Magicians - 0 of 0, Wellington Blaze - 0 of 0
- Toss: Wellington Blaze elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 20th Match
- Series: Women's Super Smash
- Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Venue: Hagley Oval
- City: Christchurch
- Umpires: John Dempsey (New Zealand), Tim Parlane (New Zealand), David Henderson (New Zealand, TV)
- Referee: Gary Baxter (New Zealand)
Xara Jetly to Melissa Banks, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 16 (3 runs)
Amelia Kerr to Laura Hughes, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Amelia Kerr bowls a sharp delivery, and Madeline Penna hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Amelia Kerr to Laura Hughes, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Madeline Penna with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Amelia Kerr to Laura Hughes, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Madeline Penna hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Laura Hughes c J Kerr b AC Kerr 3 (7) Amelia Kerr to Laura Hughes, no run, c J Kerr b AC Kerr, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Madeline Penna hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jess Kerr, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Madeline Penna.
Amelia Kerr to Gabby Sullivan, 1 run, Gabby Sullivan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Amelia Kerr to Melissa Banks, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Amelia Kerr to Melissa Banks, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (3 runs)
Jess Kerr to Melissa Banks, Four, Four !! knuckle ball, good length, on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Gabby Sullivan runout (J Kerr) 1 (1) Jess Kerr to Melissa Banks, no run, runout (J Kerr), Run out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease, strikes inside out shot towards deep cover and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Jess Kerr collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Gabby Sullivan was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out!
Jess Kerr to Melissa Banks, 2 runs, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jess Kerr to Melissa Banks, 1 run, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jess Kerr to Sarah Asmussen, 1 run, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jess Kerr to Melissa Banks, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Leigh Kasperek to Sarah Asmussen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Leigh Kasperek to Sarah Asmussen, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Leigh Kasperek to Melissa Banks, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Leigh Kasperek to Sarah Asmussen, 1 run, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Leigh Kasperek to Melissa Banks, 2 runs, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Leigh Kasperek to Melissa Banks, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Melissa Banks goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Kate Chandler to Melissa Banks, 1 run, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Kate Chandler to Sarah Asmussen, 1 run, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kate Chandler to Melissa Banks, 1 run, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take doosra of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Kate Chandler to Sarah Asmussen, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Sarah Asmussen hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Kate Chandler to Melissa Banks, 2 runs, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Kate Chandler to Melissa Banks, 1 run, Melissa Banks hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 20 (7 runs)