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22 Feb 2026 7:49
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    History for Sparks batter Laura Harris during her side's six-wicket victory over the Canterbury Magicians in their women's T20 Super Smash match in Alexandra

    History for Sparks batter Laura Harris during her side's six-wicket victory over the Canterbury Magicians in their women's T20 Super Smash match in Alexandra


    The 35-year-old Australian equalled the women's T20 world record for the quickest half-century, reaching 50 in 15 balls as the Sparks chased down Canterbury's 146 target with 31 balls to spare.

    Harris shares her simple batting philosophy, on TVNZ.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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