After an almost month-long wait, the HEARTS are finally back in action for a big weekend double-header vs. Canterbury at
Kennards Hire Community Oval.
These back-to-back 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone Shield matches mark the first time cricket has been played at Kennards
Hire Community Oval since the second Plunket Shield fixture for the ACES against the Central Stags in late October and
the first games for the HEARTS since their weather-affected double header against the Central Hinds in New Plymouth last
month.
Prue Catton will captain the side for the first time in the absence of Lauren Down, who is currently in the WhiteFerns
squad facing the Bangladesh Women.
Also unavailable due to WhiteFerns commitments are Fran Jonas and Molly Penfold.
Despite these absences, the HEARTS have named a strong squad, counterbalancing exciting young prospects like Emma Irwin
and Anna Browning with the experience of players such as Arlene Kelly and Katie Perkins.
The forecast is Saturday is for rain, possibly heavy from afternoon onwards. Sunday sees an improvement with possible
fine spells developing in the afternoon.
Both games start at 10:30am and are free entry.
Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Rounds Four & Five | Auckland HEARTS vs. Canterbury
17 & 18 December | Kennards Hire Community Oval
10:30am Start | FREE ENTRY
Bella Armstrong (Cornwall)
Anna Browning (Takapuna)
Sarah Carnachan (wk) (Cornwall)
Prue Catton (c) (Auckland University)
Amie Hucker (Cornwall)
Emma Irwin (Takapuna)
Arlene Kelly (Takapuna)
Amberly Parr (Howick Pakuranga)
Katie Perkins (Cornwall)
Josie Penfold (Howick Pakuranga)
Saachi Shahri (Howick Pakuranga)
Makayla Templeton (Papatoetoe)