Auckland’s Super Smash campaign continues on Monday 29 December with another doubleheader, as the HEARTS take on the Blaze at 12.40pm before the ACES face the Firebirds at 4.25pm.

The early match sees the Auckland HEARTS looking to finally get a full game underway after their opening fixture was a no result. Rain shortened the contest against the Northern Brave Women, with just 2.2 overs possible before play was called off, leaving the HEARTS eager for time in the middle against the Blaze. Meanwhile, in the first result of the competition, the Blaze are coming off a win against the Hinds yesterday. 

The afternoon match features the Auckland ACES taking on the Firebirds, following a high-scoring no result against the Northern Brave Men. Despite rain intervening, the ACES showcased their batting depth by piling on 201/8, led by Bevon Jacobs’ blistering 55 off just 31 balls.

Jacobs was well supported by Lachie Stackpole in a decisive 59-run partnership, with Stackpole contributing a rapid 46 from 23 deliveries as Auckland set a daunting total before the weather had the final say.

Encouraged by their attacking intent and run-scoring form, the ACES will be looking to build on that performance when they return to the field against the Firebirds in the second match of the day. The Firebirds will be eager to get their campaign back on track after a first up loss to the Stags yesterday.

Fans can look forward to full day of Super Smash cricket on Monday, with the HEARTS and ACES both chasing their first completed results of the season.

Live coverage of the HEARTS v Blaze game begins at 12.40pm on TVNZ+ and Duke, with the ACES v Firebirds clash to follow at 4.25pm. 

Super Smash matches seven & eight
Wellington Blaze vs HEARTS | 12.40pm
Wellington Firebirds vs ACES | 4.25pm
29 December | Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Auckland HEARTS squad:

Olivia Anderson - Takapuna
Bella Armstrong - Cornwall
Elizabeth Buchanan - Auckland University
Prue Catton - Auckland University
Lauren Down - Takapuna
Maddy Green - Cornwall
Brooke Halliday - Howick Pakuranga
Amie Hucker - Cornwall
Bree Illing - Cornwall
Ayaan Lambat - Howick Pakuranga
Josie Penfold - Howick Pakuranga
Molly Penfold - Howick Pakuranga

Unavailable due to injury: Izzy Gaze

Auckland ACES squad:

Adi Ashok - Suburbs New Lynn
Cam Fletcher - Suburbs New Lynn
Rohit Gulati - Papatoetoe
Martin Guptill - Suburbs New Lynn
Ryan Harrison - East Coast Bays
Harjot Johal - Eden Roskill
Bevon Jacobs - Hibiscus Coast
Simon Keene - North Shore
Angus Olliver - Suburbs New Lynn
Dale Phillips - Howick Pakuranga
Sean Solia - Suburbs New Lynn
Lachie Stackpole - Howick Pakuranga

Unavailable due to injury: Mark Chapman, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex.

Article added: Saturday 27 December 2025