The Wellington Blaze have proved too strong for the Otago Sparks in the Super Smash Grand Final at the Basin Reserve. .
The Blaze were in their eighth consecutive final for their third win overall.
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In a low-scoring final, the Blaze batted first making just 104-8 in their 20 overs
It didn't look to be a big enough score but the Sparks got away to a poor start and struggled to get partnerships working.
In the end, they were still in with a chance to win during the final over, requiring 20 - and came close until the second to last ball.
They finished on 96 for nine, losing by eight runs, with the Blaze erupting into celebrations, after seeing off the Northern Brave in yesterday's elimination final.
Australian player Hannah Darlington was the star for the Blaze, top scoring with 26 and taking 4-16 from four overs, with her medium pacers, while countrywoman Maitlan Brown supported well with bat (24) and ball 1-28.
Amelia Kerr made 15 runs at the top of the order and took two wickets at vital stages in the Sparks innings.
Felicity Robertson was the best performer for the Sparks, taking 3- 16 with the ball, and being unbeaten on 29 while Suzie Bates made nine runs opening the innings.
It was the final match in charge for fromer Black Cap and Sparks coach Craig Cumming after his team had been the form side of the competition.