Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings

Here are the Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 32 (Final) - Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings, to be played on the 31st of January at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

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Current Form Northern Districts:

Northern Districts finished at the 1st position on points table after league stages and they automatically qualified to play in the Final Match, where they will face a strong Canterbury Kings side.

The top run scorer for Northern Districts in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Katene Clarke with 398 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Northern Districts in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Scott Kuggeleijn with 17 scalps under his belt

The previous match of Northern Districts against Canterbury Kings was cancelled due to rain. However, in their last outing, Northern Districts won against Auckland Aces by a huge margin of 107 runs.

Northern Districts batted first and they posted a total of 217 for 8 in 20 overs. Katene Clarke and Brett Hampton once again gave a brisk start to Northern Districts. They stitched a partnership of 54 runs for the 1st wicket. Joe Carter and Robert O'Donnell also contributed healthily. They scored 39 and 56 runs respectively to help Northern Districts get to 217 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Auckland Aces lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. Colin Munro and Cam Fletcher tried their best to revive the innings but they also got out at a wrong time. After their dismissals, wickets kept falling in regular succession and Auckland Aces were eventually bowled out for 110, losing the match by a huge margin of 107 runs.

Current Form Canterbury Kings:

Canterbury Kings have won the Eliminator Match against Auckland Aces and they will now play against Northern Districts in the Final Match.

The top run scorer for Canterbury Kings in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Tom Latham with 203 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Canterbury Kings in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Cole McConchie with 13 scalps under his belt.

In the Eliminator Match, Auckland Aces batted first and they posted a total of 106 before being bowled out. Dale Phillips, Colin Munro, Adam Jones and Lachlan Stackpole were dismissed quite cheaply. Ryan Harrison then made 30 runs but he also got out at a wrong time. After his dismissal, wickets kept falling in regular intervals and Auckland Aces were eventually bowled out for just 106 on board.

During the chase, Canterbury Kings lost an early wicket in the form of Tom Latham. After his dismissal, Chad Bowes and Henry Nicholls took the responsibility of taking Canterbury Kings over the line. Nicholls made 34 runs while Bowes scored 59 runs in 31 deliveries to help Canterbury Kings get home in the 11th over with 9 wickets in hand.

Wicket Takers T20

Let's have a look at the squads

Northern Districts

Xavier Bell, Josh Brown, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristan Clarke, Henry Cooper, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Robbie O’Donnell, Ben Pomare, Bharat Popli, Tim Pringle, Jeet Raval

Canterbury Kings

Chad Bowes, Matt Boyle, Leo Carter, Jesse Frew, Scott Janett, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Angus Mckenzie, Cam Paul, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon, Matt Rowe, Fraser Sheat

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Northern Districts

Who will win?- Northern Districts

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Robert O'Donnell (Northern Districts), Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Tim Pringle (Northern Districts), Lachie Harper (Canterbury Kings)

Most Sixes – Brett Hampton (Northern Districts), Mitchell Hay (Canterbury Kings)

Player of the Match- Brett Hampton (Northern Districts)

Team Scores Batting first – Northern Districts 185+, Canterbury Kings 170+

Match Handicap: Northern Districts

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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