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Northern Districts Women vs Wellington Blaze, HJS, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Northern Districts Women won the toss and choose to bat first
Northern Districts Women beat Wellington Blaze by 67 runs
Northern Brave women, Wellington Blaze women lock horns in the finals of Hallyburton Johnstone competition at Basin Reserve
- Caitlin Gurrey has shown excellent form for Northern Brave women, accumulating 479 runs in 10 innings.
- Batting first would be way to go at Basin Reserve in this grand finale.
- Xara Jetly has been star performer with the ball in hand for Wellington Blaze and claimed 18 wickets so far this season.
Expect Northern Brave women to beat Wellington Blaze women and clinch the Hallyburton Johnstone trophy.
| Tournament: | Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 15.0°C|Sunny |
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NRD-W vs WB-W Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Brave women and Wellington Blaze women will fight it out for the coveted trophy in the finals of Hallyburton Johnstone at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday.
This is the second time that Northern Brave women have qualified for the Hallyburton Johnstone final. Captain Jess Watkins will be pleased with her side’s excellent performances in the round-robin stages of the competition.
On the other hand, Wellington Blaze women delivered crucial performances to seal their place in the finals of the competition. Captain Jess Kerr will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this grand finale.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NRD-W
W
W
W
W
W
NRD-W
149/10 in 45.4 3.26
151/7 in 24.3 6.16
145/10 in 44.1 3.28
HJS
Northern Districts Women beat Auckland Hearts by 117 runs
261/8 in 50.0 5.22
218/9 in 50.0 4.36
HJS
Northern Districts Women beat Otago Sparks by 2 runs (D/L) method
199/6 in 41.0 4.85
WB-W
L
W
W
W
W
WB-W
147/10 in 38.0 3.87
151/3 in 34.4 4.36
149/5 in 19.5 7.51
146/5 in 20.0 7.3
124/7 in 20.0 6.2
130/9 in 20.0 6.5
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
Northern Districts Women beat Wellington Blaze by 136 runs
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133/10 in 35.1
120/2 in 28.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Districts Women Preview
With eight victories out of ten matches played, there is no doubt that Northern Brave women have played excellent cricket to qualify for the finals. The team management will be looking to field their best combination for this grand finale.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of captain Jess Watkins, in-form Caitlin Gurrey, all-rounder Nensi Patel, Tash Wakelin and wicket-keeper Holly Topps to deliver the bulk of the runs.
For Northern Brave women, Caitlin Gurrey will hold the key in the batting department. She has been a consistent run-scorer for the side so far this season.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Marama Downes, Jess Watkins, Kayley Knight and Nensi Patel to provide crucial breakthroughs. Off-spinner, Jess Watkins has claimed 16 wickets so far this season and would be looking to deliver another splendid bowling performance in this final.
Interesting Facts
1. Caitlin Gurrey has scored two half-centuries in her previous three matches for Northern Brave women.
2. Northern Brave women have remained unbeaten in their last nine matches played this season.
Northern Districts Women Predicted Playing XI:
Jess Watkins (c), Yasmeen Kareem, Cailtin Gurrey, Nensi Patel, Holly Topp (wk), Kayley Knight, Eve Wolland, Tash Wakelin, Lucy Boucher, Marama Downes, Carol Agafili.
Northern Districts Women Key Players From Previous Game Of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, 2025-26
Northern Districts Women Actual Playing XI:
Marina Lamplough, Jess Watkin, Yasmeen Kareem, Tash Wakelin, Caitlin Gurrey, Nensi Patel, Eve Wolland, Holly Topp, Marama Downes, Kayley Knight, Lucy Boucher
Wellington Blaze Preview
The side will be coming into this final, with a lot of confidence under their belt. The return of Amelia Kerr will certainly strengthen the playing XI. She is a proven match-winner who can deliver splendid performance with bat and ball.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the opener Hannah Francis, captain Georgia Plimmer, all-rounder trio of Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr and Xara Jetly to deliver the bulk of the runs.
For Wellington Blaze, the all-rounder duo of Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr will be hold key in the batting department.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Jessica Simmons, Nicola Baird and Xara Jetly to provide timely breakthroughs.
Interesting Facts
1. Amelia Kerr has been averaging 128.00 in her two appearances for Wellington Blaze women.
2. Jess Kerr has been star performer for Wellington Blaze, accumulating 274 runs with the bat and picking up 17 wickets at an average of 16.88.
Wellington Blaze Predicted Playing XI:
Georgia Plimmer (c), Hannah Francis, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rebecca Burns, Jessica McFayden (wk), Xara Jetly, Isla Mckenzie, Jessica Simmons, Nicola Baird, Rachel Bryant.
Wellington Blaze Key Players From Previous Game Of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, 2025-26
Wellington Blaze Actual Playing XI:
Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Francis, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rebecca Burns, Xara Jetly, Jessica McFadyen, Isla McKenzie, Jessica Simmons, Nicole Baird, Rachel Bryant
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Saturday’s match is going to be partly cloudy. The humidity will be around 60 to 68 percent.
NRD-W vs WB-W Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings score at Basin Reserve, Wellington in the ongoing Hallyburton Johnston Shield Competition in the previous four completed matches is around 234 runs.
We expect Northern Brave women to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score in excess of 270 runs or more.
Toss: To Bat
With fair weather predicted for the final, both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. Two matches out of four played at Basin Reserve have been won by side batting first.
NRD-W vs WB-W
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Northern Brave women will be slight favorites to win the grand final against Wellington Blaze women. With likes of Kayley Knight, Jess Watkins and Nensi Patel in excellent form this season, Northern Brave women have enough firepower in their bowling attack to derail Wellington Blaze women’s star-studded batting lineup.
On the other hand, Wellington Blaze women will have to play exceptional cricket to overcome Northern Brave women in this contest.
Expect Northern Brave women to beat Wellington Blaze women and clinch the Hallyburton Johnstone trophy.
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