Hearts end Blaze winning run, men washout
- Jan 2
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The Auckland Hearts have had their first win of Super Smash and given the Wellington Blaze their first loss of the competition
Missing captain Melie Kerr after her exit to the women's Premier League in India, the Blaze struggled to get going at Eden Park outer oval making 112-7
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Georgia Plimmer made 36 and Aussie star Ellyse Perry 19 including a six and a four. Josie Penfold was the best of the Auckland bowlers taking 2-17
The home side reached the target of 115-5 and with seven balls to spare, with captain Maddy Green leading the way with 53 from 45 balls including 11 fours.
Izzy Gaze made 22 from 19 at the top of the orde and Bella Armstrong 20 not out to help secure victory on Eden Park Outer Oval
Blaze spin bowler Xara Jetly was misery with four overs taking 2-14, Perry took 1-21.
Meanwhile the match between the Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds was abandoned due to thunderstorms
