White Ferns and Auckland Hearts off spinner Fran Jonas has withdrawn from the upcoming Super Smash competition to prioritise time on making technical changes to her bowling.

White Ferns batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her out of all cricket until March.

The top-three in Super Smash cricket confirmed for the playoffs after washouts in Wellington.

Last season's Women's Super Smash finalists the Central Hinds become the first team to be officially eliminated.

Otago Sparks rebound from first white-ball loss of the domestic season in the Women's Super Smash.