Brooke Halliday topped the scoring charts in the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26 with 306 runs, leading a season where Auckland Hearts placed four batters in the top 10.
The tournament saw consistent performances across all six regional teams, with Wellington Blaze eventually lifting the trophy.
Georgia Plimmer’s steady accumulation for Wellington Blaze and I.
Sharp’s aggressive approach for Canterbury Magicians highlighted different batting methods that worked at different stages of the competition.
This season’s run-scorers list tells the story of how teams built their campaigns around key batting anchors.
Players With Most Runs In Women’s Super Smash 2025/26
Top 10 Run-Scorers in Women’s Super Smash 2025/26
Here’s the complete breakdown of players with most runs in Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, showing total runs, matches played, and their respective teams.
| Player | Team | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BM Halliday | Auckland Hearts | 12 | 11 | 306 | 43.71 | 113.75 |
| ML Green | Auckland Hearts | 12 | 12 | 285 | 28.50 | 115.85 |
| IC Gaze | Auckland Hearts | 10 | 10 | 254 | 25.40 | 124.50 |
| GE Plimmer | Wellington Blaze | 11 | 11 | 252 | 22.90 | 103.27 |
| I Sharp | Canterbury Magicians | 10 | 10 | 245 | 30.62 | 128.94 |
| P Catton | Auckland Hearts | 12 | 12 | 236 | 23.60 | 94.77 |
| JM Kerr | Wellington Blaze | 11 | 11 | 219 | 24.33 | 128.82 |
| KG Anderson | Canterbury Magicians | 10 | 10 | 216 | 24.00 | 101.40 |
| RM Burns | Wellington Blaze | 11 | 11 | 211 | 19.18 | 98.59 |
| BF Smith | Central Hinds | 9 | 9 | 207 | 23.00 | 132.69 |
Auckland Hearts dominated the batting charts with four representatives, which directly reflected their strong group-stage performances throughout the Women’s Super Smash T20 2025/2026 campaign.
Detailed Breakdown of Top Players With Most Runs in Women’s Super Smash 2025 26
1. Brooke Halliday – Auckland Hearts (306 Runs)
Halliday’s 306 runs came at an average of 43.71, the best among all top 10 scorers this season.
She batted in 11 innings and recorded two half-centuries with a top score of 62. Her strike rate of 113.75 shows she balanced accumulation with controlled aggression.
What set Halliday apart wasn’t just the volume of runs—it was her ability to stay at the crease deep into innings.
When Auckland needed a platform, she provided it.
When they needed acceleration, she found the boundaries without taking unnecessary risks.
2. Maddy Green – Auckland Hearts (285 Runs)
Green played every match for the Hearts and batted in all 12 innings, accumulating 285 runs.
Her strike rate of 115.85 kept the scoreboard moving, and her season-best 53 came when Auckland needed a strong opening partnership to set up a defendable total.
Green’s consistency meant Auckland rarely had to rebuild from scratch.
She gave the middle order a cushion to work with, which explains why the Hearts had four batters in this list.
3. Izzy Gaze – Auckland Hearts (254 Runs)
Gaze hit three half-centuries in just 10 innings—the most fifties in this top 10.
Her strike rate of 124.50 was the second-highest among players who batted in 10 or more innings. She attacked early and sustained that intent throughout her knocks.
As a New Zealand international, Gaze brought experience and a clear game plan.
Each of her three fifties came at different points in the season, showing she didn’t rely on one purple patch to reach this position.
4. Georgia Plimmer – Wellington Blaze (252 Runs)
Plimmer’s 252 runs came at a strike rate of 103.27, which is lower than most in this group.
But her role for Wellington Blaze wasn’t to hit from ball one—it was to occupy the crease and allow others to play around her.
Her highest score of 62 matched Halliday’s season-best.
Plimmer gave the Blaze stability at the top, which became crucial when they pushed through tight knockout matches on their way to the Women Super Smash 2025 squad title.
5. I. Sharp – Canterbury Magicians (245 Runs)
Sharp scored 245 runs at a strike rate of 128.94, one of the most aggressive rates in this list.
Her unbeaten 65 was her highest score and showed she could bat deep into an innings without losing momentum.
An average of 30.62 placed her among the better batters statistically.
Sharp gave Canterbury firepower, but it wasn’t enough to take them past the group stages. Still, her output kept them competitive in every match they played.
Understanding the Women Super Smash 2025 26 Squad Dynamics
The Women’s Super Smash is New Zealand’s premier domestic T20 competition, featuring six regional teams: Auckland Hearts, Wellington Blaze, Canterbury Magicians, Central Hinds, Northern Brave, and Otago Sparks. Each squad is built around a mix of international and domestic players who represent their regions across a condensed season.
This season, Auckland Hearts’ batting depth stood out. Four of their batters finished in the top 10, which meant they could absorb early wickets without collapsing.
Wellington Blaze, on the other hand, had three batters in this list and went on to win the title—proof that balanced contributions matter more than individual dominance.
6. Polly Catton – Auckland Hearts (236 Runs)
Catton played all 12 matches and scored 236 runs at a strike rate of 94.77—the lowest in this top 10.
That strike rate reflects her role as a middle-order anchor who holds one end while others attack.
Her top score of 56 not out shows she could accelerate when needed.
Two unbeaten knocks kept wickets in hand during crucial run chases, which gave Auckland flexibility in tight finishes.
7. Jess Kerr – Wellington Blaze (219 Runs)
Kerr’s 219 runs came at a strike rate of 128.82, the third-highest in this group.
She operates as an all-rounder, so her batting contributions added a vital layer to Wellington’s lineup.
Her one half-century came when the Blaze needed someone to hold the innings together after early wickets.
Kerr’s ability to bat anywhere from number six to eight gave her captain tactical flexibility throughout the season.
8. K. Anderson – Canterbury Magicians (216 Runs)
Anderson’s unbeaten 66 is the highest individual score in this entire top 10.
She scored 216 runs in 10 innings at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of 101.40.
That 66 not out came in a match where Canterbury needed a controlled chase.
Anderson built her innings carefully, then shifted gears at the right moment.
When she gets set, she converts—and that’s exactly the kind of match-defining ability Canterbury relied on.
Expert Insight: Strike Rate vs. Average in T20 Cricket
In T20 cricket, strike rate often matters more than average because matches are decided in small margins. B.
Smith’s strike rate of 132.69 in just 9 innings shows how quickly she scores, even though her average of 23.00 isn’t the highest.
On the other hand, Brooke Halliday’s average of 43.71 shows she stays at the crease longer and loses her wicket less often.
Both approaches work—it depends on team structure and match situation.
Sharp and Kerr both maintained strike rates above 128, which is elite in domestic T20 cricket.
Their ability to score quickly without getting out cheaply gave their teams momentum at crucial moments.
9. R. Burns – Wellington Blaze (211 Runs)
Burns contributed 211 runs across 11 innings with two half-centuries.
Her average of 19.18 is the lowest in this top 10, but her strike rate of 98.59 kept the innings ticking over.
She batted in the middle order and gave Wellington the depth they needed when chasing or setting targets.
In knockout matches, having batters who can contribute even after early collapses makes all the difference.
10. B. Smith – Central Hinds (207 Runs)
Smith recorded the highest strike rate in this entire list at 132.69.
She played just 9 innings but still finished in the top 10 by total runs.
Her top score of 56 came in a match where Central Hinds needed quick runs in the final overs.
Smith’s ability to score fast in fewer balls gives the Hinds an explosive finisher.
When she gets going, she can change a match in three overs. That kind of impact player is hard to find in domestic T20 cricket.
Super Smash Women Points Table Context
Wellington Blaze won the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26 title, but Auckland Hearts topped the points table during the group stage.
The Hearts had the best batting depth, but Wellington’s balanced performances across batting, bowling, and fielding carried them through the finals.
Canterbury Magicians and Central Hinds both had standout individual performers but couldn’t convert those into enough team wins.
Northern Brave and Otago Sparks finished lower on the table, with fewer batters making it into the top 10 run-scorers list.
How the Super Smash Women 2024-25 Season Compares
The 2024-25 edition saw different players dominate the run charts, but the overall format remained the same.
Teams play a round-robin group stage followed by knockout finals, with each match offering a chance for players to stake a claim for national selection.
This season’s top scorers showed more aggressive intent overall, with five players recording strike rates above 115.
That’s a shift from the previous season, where cautious accumulation was more common.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who scored the most runs in Women’s Super Smash 2025/26?
Brooke Halliday scored 306 runs for Auckland Hearts, finishing as the leading run-scorer of the season with an average of 43.71.
- Which team had the most players in the top 10 run-scorers list?
Auckland Hearts placed four batters in the top 10: Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze, and Polly Catton.
- Who won the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26 title?
Wellington Blaze won the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, claiming their eighth title in the competition’s history.
- What is the highest individual score in the top 10 list?
K. Anderson’s unbeaten 66 for Canterbury Magicians is the highest individual score among the top 10 run-scorers this season.
- Who had the highest strike rate in the top 10?
B. Smith of Central Hinds recorded a strike rate of 132.69, the highest among all top 10 run-scorers in the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26.
Wrapping Up the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26 Batting Charts
Brooke Halliday’s 306 runs set the benchmark for the Women’s Super Smash 2025/26, with strong support from teammates Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze.
Auckland Hearts’ four representatives in the top 10 showed their batting strength, while Wellington Blaze’s balanced approach led them to the title.
B. Smith’s strike rate of 132.69 proved that impact matters as much as volume in T20 cricket.
The Super Smash Women players continue to push standards higher each season, and the next edition will likely see even more aggressive batting approaches as teams chase bigger totals.
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