The Wellington Blaze have completed their contracted squad for the 2026/27 domestic season, with young all-rounder Anvi Verma awarded the side’s 13th and final contract. 

The Scots College and Johnsonville Cricket Club player has impressed through club cricket and the Wellington pathway in recent seasons. She has represented Wellington at the National Under-19 Tournament in Lincoln for the past two seasons and was also selected for New Zealand Under-19 Women’s training camp matches as part of the Bates vs Devine Series.

Verma has also spent time in and around the wider Blaze environment over the past year, giving her an opportunity to become familiar with the domestic level.

Blaze Head Coach Jonny Bassett-Graham said Verma’s contract would provide another opportunity to continue learning and developing.

"We are thrilled for Anvi and looking forward to what she will bring to the Blaze environment. This is a great opportunity for her to further learn about the domestic level and grow her skill set as she continues along her cricketing journey."

Verma completes the Wellington Blaze contracted squad for the 2026/27 domestic season.
 

The 2026/27 Blaze Squad:

• Hannah Francis
• Isla McKenzie
• Isy Parry*
• Jess McFadyen
• Jess Simmons
• Natasha Codyre
• Neha Ramanathan**
• Nicole Baird
• Rachel Bryant
• Rebecca Burns
• Sam Mackinder
• Anvi Verma**
• Xara Jetly
   

* First Blaze Contract
** First Blaze and Domestic Contract
 

The Blaze will benefit from the availability of centrally contracted WHITE FERNS Georgia Plimmer, Jess Kerr and Melie Kerr throughout the domestic season when not on international duty.

The Blaze contract period begins on 3 October, with the squad coming together ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Article added: Tuesday 25 August 2026