NB-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction Today – Northern Brave Women vs Auckland Hearts Women (Eliminator, Women’s Super Smash 2025-26)
Northern Brave Women (NB-W) and Auckland Hearts Women (AH-W) face off in the Eliminator Match of the Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 on 30 January 2026 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Both teams will be desperate to win here — NB-W earned their spot with a close victory earlier this season, while AH-W will look to bounce back after recent mixed form. Expect this T20 clash to be competitive and high-scoring, offering great Dream11 fantasy points and entertainment.
📋 Match Details
| Match | NB-W vs AH-W – Eliminator, Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 30 Jan 2026, Friday – approx. 7:10 PM IST (1:10 AM UTC) |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Tournament | Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Toss / Officials | To be decided |
| Weather | Likely clear conditions |
| Pitch | Balanced wicket with good batting conditions |
🧠 Pitch Report + Weather
Hagley Oval typically offers a bat-friendly surface with consistent pace and bounce. Batters who get in can score freely, while disciplined bowlers — especially medium pacers and spinners — can fetch wickets in the middle overs. Weather forecasts suggest clear skies and dry conditions for this evening fixture, making it ideal for a full T20 contest.
🔥 Probable Playing XI
(Final XIs will be confirmed post-toss)
Northern Brave Women (NB-W):
- Jess Watkin
- Caitlin Gurrey
- Tash Wakelin
- Nensi Patel
- Holly Topp
- Marina Lamplough
- Kayley Knight
- Molly Penfold
- Fran Jonas
- Amie Hucker
- Carol Agafili
Auckland Hearts Women (AH-W):
- Maddy Green
- Isabella Gaze (WK)
- Lauren Down
- Bella Armstrong
- Prue Catton
- Josie Penfold
- Ayaan Lambat
- Bree Illing
- Elizabeth Buchanan
- Amie Hucker
- Olivia Anderson
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Focus on top-order batters such as Caitlin Gurrey, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze — they set the tone for big totals.
- Pick all-rounders like Fran Jonas and Josie Penfold who contribute with both bat and ball.
- Bowlers with knack for early wickets or tight overs — Molly Penfold and Elizabeth Buchanan — can fetch crucial points.
- Always confirm final playing XIs after toss before locking your Dream11 team.
⭐ Top Picks
🧑🦱 Batters
- Maddy Green (AH-W) – Consistent scorer and backbone of batting lineup.
- Isabella Gaze (AH-W) – Aggressive top order keeper-batter.
- Caitlin Gurrey (NB-W) – Key run accumulator for NB-W.
🏏 All-Rounders
- Jess Watkin (NB-W) – All-round points potential with bat and ball.
- Josie Penfold (AH-W) – Balanced contribution in both disciplines.
- Kayley Knight (NB-W) – Useful finisher and part-time bowler.
🎯 Bowlers
- Fran Jonas (NB-W) – Strike bowler with wicket-taking ability.
- Molly Penfold (NB-W) – Bowling value in middle overs.
- Elizabeth Buchanan (AH-W) – Can chip in with key overs and breakthroughs.
(Pick combinations that balance bat and bowl roles based on confirmed XIs.)
🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain (C) | Maddy Green / Jess Watkin |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | Isabella Gaze / Fran Jonas |
Captains chosen based on batting importance and all-round impact
📉 Small League Dream11 Team (Balanced)
- Isabella Gaze (WK)
- Maddy Green (C)
- Caitlin Gurrey (VC)
- Lauren Down
- Bella Armstrong
- Jess Watkin
- Josie Penfold
- Fran Jonas
- Molly Penfold
- Elizabeth Buchanan
- Kayley Knight
🏆 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risk-Reward)
- Maddy Green (C)
- Jess Watkin (VC)
- Isabella Gaze
- Caitlin Gurrey
- Bella Armstrong
- Kayley Knight
- Josie Penfold
- Fran Jonas
- Molly Penfold
- Lauren Down
- Ayaan Lambat
📊 Match Prediction
In this Eliminator clash, Northern Brave Women (NB-W) look slightly favoured due to their recent head-to-head edge and stronger all-round balance, but Auckland Hearts Women (AH-W) have the batting firepower to upset if their top order clicks. Expect a close, competitive T20 contest between these two sides.
