Sparks batter Laura Harris celebrates after bringing up her half-century against the Magicians in their women’s Super Smash match in Alexandra yesterday. In her debut innings for the Sparks, she thrashed the equal-fastest half-century in the history of women’s T20 cricket. Australian import Laura Harris made a stunning debut for the Sparks as she led them to a six-wicket victory over the Canterbury Magicians in Alexandra yesterday. From there it was all about Harris, the hard-hitting veteran filling the sizable hole left by the injured Suzie Bates. SPARKSF Robertson b Banks 22 (20)B James c & b Banks 9 (8)C Blakely c & b Sullivan 22 (16)L Harris c Cox b Sullivan 52 (17)P Inglis not out 20 (19)A Browning not out 8 (9)Extras (5lb, 8w) 13Total (for 4wkts, 14.5 overs) 146Fall: 1-17, 2-46, 3-95, 4-122.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2025 15:31 UTC