The much-anticipated Men’s Super Smash is set to make a comeback, adding another exciting chapter to New Zealand’s cricketing summer. As one of the nation’s premier domestic competitions, the Super Smash offers an electrifying platform for se?asoned campaigners and budding talents alike. With the spotlight on local stars, the 2024-25 season aims to uncover emerging players while continuing to celebrate the prowess of experienced performers.

This season marks the 20th edition of the tournament, a milestone for the prestigious T20 competition. Featuring 32 matches in total, including playoffs, the event runs from December 26, 2024, to February 2, 2025. The six participating teams – Auckland Aces, Canterbury Kings, Central Stags, Wellington Firebirds, Northern Districts, and Otago Volts – are set to compete in a format t?hat guarantees action-packed cricket throughout? the summer.

Auckland Aces: The defending champions

The Auckland Aces, the most successful team in Super Smash history, enter the 2024-25 season as the defending champions. With fi?ve titles to their name, the Aces have established a legacy of dominance in New Zealand’s domestic T20 circuit. Their victory last year was unconventional yet decisive; although the final was abandoned due to rain, they were crowned champions by finishing atop the points table. Heading into this season, the Aces will aim to extend their title tally and cement their position as the premier force in the competition.

Tournament format and structure

The round-robin format ensures that each of the six teams will face off twice during the league phase, prov??iding an equal opportunity for all squads to showcase their strength. At the conclusion of the league stage, the top three teams will qualify for the playoffs. This structure not only rewards consistency but also adds a layer of suspense to the tournament as teams vie for the coveted playoff spots.

• The team finishing first on the points table earns a direct spot in the final.
• The teams finishing second and third will battle in an Eliminator match, with the winner advancing to the grand final.

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Men’s Super Smash 2024-25: Complete squads

• Auckland Aces: Sean Solia (c), Bevon Jacobs, Michael Sclanders, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson
• Otago Volts: Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Dean Foxcroft, Jacob Cumming, Luke Georgeson, Zac Cumming, Max Chu (wk), Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller
• Canterbury: Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Angus McKenzie, Cameron Paul, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Matt Rowe, Michael Rae, Sean Davey
• Central Stags: Jack Boyle, Mason Hughes, Toby Findlay, Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Ewald Schreuder, Joey Field, William Clark, Curtis Heaphy (wk), Dane Cleaver (wk), Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Ray Toole, Tyler Annand
• Wellington Firebirds: Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Abbas, Nick Kelly, Sam Mycock, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Logan van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Peter Younghusband, Callum McLachlan, Gareth Severin, Ian McPeake, James Hartshorn, Liam Dudding, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb
• Northern Districts: Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Fergus Lellman, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Robert O’Donnell, Brett Hampton, Snehith Reddy, Ben Pomare (Wk), Frederick Walker, Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Scott Johnston

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In a highly anticipated encounter, the Otago Volts are set to face off against the Northern Knights in the 30th match of the Super Smash 2023-24 season. The clash is scheduled t??o take place at the iconic Uni??versity Oval in Dunedin.

As the tournament progresses, both teams find themselv?es in challenging positions, occupying the bottom two spots on the points table. The Otago Volts currently hold the fifth posi??tion, while the Northern Knights are situated just below them at the sixth spot.

With the business end of the tournament app??roaching, this match becomes crucial for both sides to stake their claim for a higher standing in the standings.

Super Smash 2023-24, Match 30:

• Date and time: January 22, 08:30 am IST/ 03:00 am GMT/ 04:00 pm local
• Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

University Oval Pitch Report:

University Oval’s pitch is renowned for its favorability towards batters, presenting ample chances for them to accumulate significant runs. Nevertheless, the track does offer some assistance in the early stages of the game to pacers. As the match unfolds, spinners may also play a crucial role. Opting to bat first appears to be an ideal decision at this venue.

OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Max Chu
• Batters: Hamish Rutherford, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke
• All-rounders: Dean Foxcroft, Scott Kuggelein, Jake Gibson, Bett Hampton
• Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller, Tim Pringle

OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Jake Gibson (c), Scott Kuggelein (vc)
Choice 2: Hamish Rutherford (c), Jeet Raval (vc)

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OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Backups:

M??atthew Fisher, Zak Gibson, Ben Lockro?se, Andrew Hazeldine

OV vs ND Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 23, 03:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Otago Volts: Hamish Rutherford, Luke Georgeson, Dean Foxcroft(c), Max? Chu(w), Thorn Parkes, Jake Gibson, Jamal Todd, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Travis Muller, Jacob Duffy, Ol??lie White

Northern Knights: Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval(c), Brett Hampton, Flynn Sumpter, Peter Bocock(w), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Matth??ew Fisher, Zak Gibson

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Canterbury Kings are set to face Northern Districts in the 18th match of Super Smash 2023-24 on Tuesday. Both teams lost their previous encounters by 8 wickets against Auckland Aces and Otago Volts, respectively. They will ?be eager to return on winning ways with victory in the upcoming game.

Super Smash 2023-24, Match 18:

• Date and time: January 09, 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 5:30 pm local
• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Hagley Oval Pitch Report:

The Hagley Oval pitch typically provides an early advantage to pacers, allowing them to exploit swing in the initial overs. However, as the ball wears down, batters are likely to gain ascendancy over the fast bowlers. Additionally, spinners stand a chance to claim wicke??ts if they can locate the optimal length.

CTB vs ND Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
• Batters: Jeet Raval, Henry Nicholls
• All-rounders: Michael Rippon, Daryl Mitchell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie,
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry

CTB vs ND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1:Mitchell Santner (c), Daryl Mitchell (vc)
Choice 2: Michael Rippon (c), Tim Seifert (vc)

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CTB vs ND Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Tim Pringle, Zakary Fo?ulkes

CTB vs ND Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 9, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Canterbury Kings: Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Harry Chamberlain, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Matt Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Cameron Paul, Cole McConchie (c), Daryl Mitchell, Dylan Hunter, Michael Rippon, Sean Davey, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Edward Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Michael Rae, William O’Rourke

Northern Knights: Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Mitchell Santner, Tim South??ee, Kristian Clarke

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In a highly anticipated showdown, the third match of the Super Smash 2023-24 season is scheduled to unfold at Seddon Park in Hamilton, featuring a face-off between the Northern Knights and Central Districts. T??he clash is set to electrify cricket enthusiasts as both teams ?gear up for their inaugural game of the season.

Dane Cleaver will take the helm for the Central Districts, steering the team with strategic prowess and seasoned leadership. On the opposing side, Joe Carter will lead? the Northern Knights, and both captains are eager to commence their campaigns on a positive note.

As the players step onto the field, fans can anticipate a riveting contest filled with intense moments and thrilling cricket action. The clash between the Knights and Di?stricts promises to be a cracker, setting the stage for what is expected to be a captivating Super Smash season. Cricket aficionados are eagerly awaiting the spectacle at Seddon Park on December 22, as the teams vie for an early advantage in the tournament.

Super Smash 2023-24, ND vs CS:

• Date and time: December 22, 2023, 10:00 am IST / 04:30 am GMT/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park Pitch Report:

The track at Seddon Park provides equitable assistance to bot?h batters and bowlers. However, pacers are ready to establish their impact more prominently in this environment, due to advantageous circumstances and the grassy characteristics of the field, enablin??g swing and seam action. Furthermore, spinners might become crucial as the game progresses.

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Dane Cleaver
• Batters: Tom Bruce, Jeet Raval
• All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Josh Clarkson, Kristian Clarke
• Bowlers: Trent Boult, Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Dane Cleaver (c), Colin de Grandhomme (vc)
Choice 2: Trent Boult (c), Jeet Raval (vc)

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ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Greg Hay, Ben Smith, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher

ND vs CS Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 22, 04:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Central Districts: Dane Cleaver (c and wk), Greg Hay, Ben Smith, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Bayley Wiggins, Joey Field, Raym??ond Toole, Jayden Lennox, Curtis Heaphy, Angus Schaw, Jack Boyle, Liam Dudding, ??Blair Tickner, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Doug Bracewell

Northern Knights: Joe Carter (c), Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper, Peter Bocock (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Joe W??alker, Matthew Fisher, Anurag Verma, Trent Boult, Brett Hampton, Zak Gibson, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Bharat Popli

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Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for a thrilling cricketing extravaganza as the 19th season of the Super Smash T20 league commences on December 19, 2023 promising action-packed matches until its conclusion on January 28, 2024??.

6 teams to compete for the coveted title

This year’s edition will see a total of six teams vying for supremacy in the fast-paced T20 format. The geographical divide is evident, with four teams hailing from the North Island and two from the South Island, ensuring a diverse and competitive field.

The participating teams in the 19th Super Smash include the Northern Knights, Auckland Aces, Canterbury Kings, Central Stags, Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds. As the cricketing powerhouses of New Zealand, these teams are set to ????showcase their talent and determination in a bid to claim the coveted T20 league title.

Notably, Auckland Aces and Northern Knights have etched their names in the annals of Super Smash history as the most successful sides in the tournament. Both teams have clinched the trophy a remarkable four times, underlining their dominance and consistency in the league. As the new season kicks off, fans ?will be eagerly watching to see if these two teams can maintain their winning streaks or if new contenders will emerge to challenge their supremacy.

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Super Smash 2023-24: Complete Squads

Auckland Aces

George Worker, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, James Neesham, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia (c), Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Cole Briggs (wk), Finn Allen (wk), Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Yahya Zeb, Lockie Ferguson

Canterbury

Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Harry Chamberlain, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Matt Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Cameron Paul, Cole McConchie (c), Daryl Mitchell, Dylan Hunter, Michael Rippon, Sean Davey, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham, Edward Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Michael Rae, William O’Rourke

Central Stags

Ben Smith, Greg Hay, Jack Boyle, Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce, Will Young, William Clark, Bevan Small, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, B?ayley Wiggins (wk), Curtis Heaphy (wk), Dane Cleaver (c and wk), Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Liam Dudding, Ray Toole

Northern Knights

Jeet Raval (c), Anurag Verma, Bharat Popli, Brett Hampton, Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Peter Bocock (wk), Zak Gibson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Southee, Colin de Grandhomme, Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, Freddy Walker, Henry Co?oper, Joe Walker, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Tim Pringle, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner

Otago Volts

Dean Foxcroft (c), Dale Phillips, Hamish Rutherford, Max Chu (wk), Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Jacob Duffy, Jarrod McKay, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Thorn Parkes, Glenn Phil??lips, Jake Gibson, Jacob Cumming, Jamal Todd, Luke Georgeson

Wellington Firebirds

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Nick Kelly (c), Iain McPeake, Michael Snedden, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Gareth Severin, Nick Greenwood, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Abbas, Ben Sears, Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell, Logan Van Beek, James Hartshorn, Adam Miln?e, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Cal??lum McLachlan

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The excitement is palpable as New Zealand gears up for the 19th season of the Super Smash, the premier men’s domestic T20 competition, scheduled to unfold from December 19 to January 28. The tournament promises cricket enthusiasts a thrilling display of talent and fierce competition among the top teams in the country.

The participating teams are divided into North Island and South Island groups, with Auckland Aces, Central Districts, Northern Knights and Wellington Firebirds representing the North, while Canterbury Kings and Otago Volts carry the South Island’s hopes.

In the league phase, each team will engage in 10 high-stakes encounters, battling it out for supremacy on the cricket field. The stakes are particularly high as the top-performing team will secure a direct ticket to the grand finale, affording them a precious advantage in the quest for the c?hampionship.

For the second and third-ranked teams, the journey takes a detour into the elimination final, where they will clash in a do-or-die encounter. The winner of this intense battle will earn th?e cove??ted opportunity to challenge the top team in the grand finale and potentially lift the Super Smash trophy.

Cricket aficionados across New Zealand are eagerly anticipating the action-packed matches that will unfold over the coming weeks. The tournament not only showcases the country’s cricketing prowess but also serves as a platform for emerging talent to make a mark on the national stage.

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Super Smash 2023-24: Complete schedule

December 19:

Auckland vs Canterbury at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland – 5:00 am/ 12:30 pm local/ 11:30 pm GMT (Dec 18)

December 21:

Wellington vs Otago at Basin Reserve, Wellington – 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

December 22:

Northern Knights vs Central Dis??tricts at Seddon Park, Hamilton, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm local/ 04:30 am ??GMT

December 24:

?Wellington vs Auckland at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 6:00 am / 1:30 pm local/ 12:30 am GMT

December 26:

Canterbury vs Otago at Hagley O?val, Christchurch, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm local/ 04:30 am GMT

December 27:

Ce??ntral Districts vs North??ern Knights at Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

December 28:

Otag??o vs Wellington at Molyneux Park, Alexandra, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

December 29:

Central Districts vs Auckland at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, 8:30 am/ 4??:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

December 30:

Central Districts vs Canterbury at Pukekura Park?, New Plymouth, 8:30 am/ 4:00 p?m local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 1:

Otago vs Auckland at ??Molyneux Park, Alexandra, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 2:

Northern Knig??hts vs Wellington at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm l?ocal/ 04:30 am GMT

January 3:

Otago vs Canterbury at Molyneux Park, Alexandr??a, 8:30 am?/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 4:

Auckland vs Wellington at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm loca??l / 03:00 pm GMT

January 5:

Canterbury vs Central Districts at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 8:30 am/ 4:00 p?m local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 6:

Northern Knights vs Otago at Seddon Pa??rk, Hamilton, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm local/ 04:30 am GMT

January 7:

Canterbury vs Au??ckland at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 8:

Central Districts vs Wellington at McLean Park, Napier, 6:30 am / 2:00 pm loca??l/ 1:00 am GMT

January 9:

Canterbury vs Northern Knight?s at Hagley Oval, Christch?urch, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm local/ 04:30 am GMT

January 10:

Central Districts vs Otago at McL??ean Park, Nap??ier, 10:00 am/ 5:30 pm local/ 04:30 am GMT

January 11:

Canterbury ??vs Wellington at Hagle??y Oval, Christchurch, 6:30 a.m.

January 12:

Northern Knights vs Auckl?and at Bay Oval, ?Mount Maunganui, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 13:

Wellington vs Central Dis?tricts at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GM??T

January 14:

Auckland vs Otago at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, – 5:00 am/ 12:30 pm local/ 11:30 pm GMT

January 15:

Wellington vs No?rthern Knights at Basin Reserve, We??llington, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 16:

Auckland vs C?entral Districts at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auc??kland, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 18:

Northern Knights vs Canterbury at Seddon Park, Hamilton, 10:00 am/ 5:30?? pm local/ 04??:30 am GMT

January 19:

Otago vs Central Districts at Uni??versity Oval, Dunedin, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm lo?cal / 03:00 pm GMT

January 20:

Auckland vs Northern Knights?? at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 22:

?Wellington vs Canterbury at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8:30 am/ 4:0?0 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 23:

Otago vs Northern Knights at University ?Oval, Dunedin, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 26:

Elimination Final, 8:30 am/?? 4:00 p??m local / 03:00 pm GMT

January 28:

Final, 8:30 am/ 4:00 pm local / 03:00 pm GMT

Super Smash 2023-24: Live Streaming details

• India: FanCode
• New Zealand: TVNZ

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