Super Smash 2025-26 | 03-Jan-2026 08:55 AM | Saxton Oval
CD 139/6 (20)
CNTBRY 145/1 (12.4)
Canterbury won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyle* | 73 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 243.33 |
| Chad Bowes | 40 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 117.65 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Findlay* | 2.4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 9 |
| Ajaz Patel | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Tom Latham b Toby Findlay 23(13) - 38/1 in 3.5 ov.
Central Districts vs Canterbury
Central Districts — Innings 1 (139/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young c Michael Rae b Fraser Sheat | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Foxcroft c Fraser Sheat b McConchie | 37 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 148 | |
| Cleaver (wk) c Leo Carter b McConchie | 26 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 185.71 | |
| Josh Clarkson not out | 42 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Curtis Heaphy c Fraser Sheat b Ish Sodhi | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| William Clark c Bowes b Fraser Sheat | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Angus Schaw b Fraser Sheat | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Ajaz Patel not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 139 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Randell, Jayden Lennox (c), Toby Findlay | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Davey | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Fraser Sheat | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Michael Rae | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Cameron Paul | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| McConchie | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Young & Foxcroft | 9 | 12 |
| Cleaver & Foxcroft | 56 | 33 |
| Josh Clarkson & Foxcroft | 13 | 12 |
| Josh Clarkson & Heaphy | 30 | 29 |
| Josh Clarkson & William Clark | 8 | 12 |
| Josh Clarkson & Angus Schaw | 14 | 12 |
| Josh Clarkson & Ajaz Patel | 9 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Young | 1.6 | 9 |
| 2 | Cleaver | 7.3 | 65 |
| 3 | Foxcroft | 9.3 | 78 |
| 4 | Curtis Heaphy | 14.2 | 108 |
| 5 | William Clark | 16.2 | 116 |
| 6 | Angus Schaw | 18.2 | 130 |
Canterbury — Innings 2 (145/1 in 12.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bowes not out | 40 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 117.65 | |
| Tom Latham (wk) b Toby Findlay | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 176.92 | |
| Matthew Boyle not out | 73 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 243.33 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 1 wkts, 12.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cameron Paul, Ish Sodhi, Sean Davey, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Schaw | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Brett Randell | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Josh Clarkson | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Toby Findlay | 2.4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 9 |
| Ajaz Patel | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Jayden Lennox | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bowes & Latham | 38 | 23 |
| Bowes & Matthew Boyle | 107 | 53 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Latham | 3.5 | 38 |
Match Info
| Match | Central Districts vs Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Series | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Time | 03-Jan-2026 08:55 AM |
| Venue | Saxton Oval Nelson |
| Seating Capacity | 5000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Central Districts vs Canterbury (CHD vs CNB)
Central Districts will face Canterbury in a thrilling match on 03-Jan-2026 in Super Smash 2025-26. The match will be played at Saxton Oval at 08:55 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Saxton Oval Pitch Report for CHD vs CNB Match 9 Match
This is a Batting pitch, a total of 9 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 7 matches and the team bowling first has won 2 matches. The average score on this pitch is 147. Winning the toss and Batting first would be the right decision
Saxton Oval Weather Report Today
Weather in Nelson, NZ is cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 13°C on the match day with 76% humidity and 0.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 39% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Central Districts is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Canterbury remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Super Smash 2025-26.
The pitch at Saxton Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Central Districts will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Canterbury will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Central Districts batting and Canterbury bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Central Districts showcase its strengths, or will Canterbury pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 03-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
