Otago Sparks vs Wellington Blaze, Live Score and Commentary, Women's Super Smash, 18 January, 2025
COMPLETED / 18th Match / University Oval
123/3 (18 ov)
120/5 (20 ov)
Otago Sparks won by 7 wickets
Recent
Player of the match
Bella James,
Otago Sparks
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Inglis | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 63.16 |
| Caitlin Blakely | 27 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 103.85 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Nicole Baird | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Xara Jetly | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
Otago Sparks won by 7 wickets
Otago Sparks vs Wellington Blaze, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Magicians (CM-W won by 95 runs) | Match 29 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Canterbury Magicians (CM-W won by 6 wickets) | Match 26 | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Wellington Blaze (WB-W won by 35 runs) | Match 24 | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Wellington Blaze (WB-W won by 2 runs) | Match 21 | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Central Hinds (OS-W won by 2 wickets) | Match 28 | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Brave Women (NS-W won by 67 runs) | Final | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Auckland Hearts (Match abandoned due to rain) | Match 30 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Auckland Hearts (AH-W won by 7 wickets) | Match 27 | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Otago Sparks (WB-W won by 35 runs) | Match 24 | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Otago Sparks (WB-W won by 2 runs) | Match 21 | 7 Feb 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 37 run (6.3 ov): Polly Inglis: 12 (19), Caitlin Blakely: 22 (20)
- Last Bat: Bella James 40(30) - b N Baird Nicole Baird
- Fall of Wickets: 77 - 1 Suzie Bates, 80 - 2 Olivia Gain, 86 - 3 Bella James
- Reviews Remaining: Otago Sparks - 0 of 0, Wellington Blaze - 0 of 0
- Toss: Wellington Blaze elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 18th Match
- Series: Women's Super Smash
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 03:10 AM
- Venue: University Oval
- City: Dunedin
- Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), JT Blunt (New Zealand), PJ Pasco (New Zealand, TV)
- Referee: K Pulley (New Zealand)
Jess Kerr to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Jess Kerr to Polly Inglis, no run,
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, no run,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, no run,
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Sophie Devine to Polly Inglis, 2 runs,
Sophie Devine to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Sophie Devine to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Sophie Devine to Polly Inglis, no run,
Sophie Devine to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Sophie Devine to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Xara Jetly to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Xara Jetly to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Xara Jetly to Caitlin Blakely, Four,
Xara Jetly to Caitlin Blakely, 2 runs,
Xara Jetly to Caitlin Blakely, no run,
Xara Jetly to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, 1 leg bye,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, no run,
Nicole Baird to Polly Inglis, 1 run,
Nicole Baird to Caitlin Blakely, Four,
End of over 18 (8 runs)