The Otago Sparks are keenly waiting for their Super Smash Grand Final opponents either the Wellington Blaze or Northern Brave.
It's been three years since the Sparks last featured in a Super Smash Final, last time coming up short against the blaze in Hamilton in 2022.
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This time with a team with a wealth of experience will be eager to clinch the T20 crown, one they haven’t captured since 2017.
Sunday’s final will also be Head Coach Craig Cumming’s last with the side, as he departs to the UK next week to take up a new role with the Nottingham Blaze Women's team.
Cumming has been an integral part of the Sparks side for the last five seasons, guiding them to two Hallyburton Johnstone Shield crowns and a Super Smash Grand Final.
“He’s been so good the last few years” said Otago Sparks spinner Eden Carson.
“He cares so much about us (Sparks) in every aspect of life, so we are sad to see him go, but it’s an exciting opportunity for him, so we are really excited in that sense” Carson added.
Cumming is thinking about the game first, instead of his emotions getting in the way.
“We will let the emotions go at some point, but we will put those aside and focus on the game ahead on Sunday” said Cumming.
“I hope we can bowl them (Either Blaze or Brave) out for 40 and do it in two overs, but I really home it’s a wonderful game and showcases the women’s game in New Zealand, because I think it’s going from strength to strength” Cumming added.
As top qualifier, the Sparks will wait for the Elimination decider between the Blaze and Brave to see who they will face in Sunday's showdown.
The Sparks will send 13 players to Wellington, with all 13 players having featured at least once in the competition this season.
Grand Final, Otago Sparks vs. TBC 12:40pm, Basin Reserve, Wellington
Sparks Squad, Suzie Bates , Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Anna Browning, Eden Carson, Olivia Gain, Kirstie Gordon, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Hayley Jensen (c), Molly Loe, Felicity Robertson, PJ Watkins