Super Smash 2025-26 | 08-Jan-2026 06:40 AM | Seddon Park
NK 240/4 (20)
CNTBRY 149/9 (20)
Northern Knights won by 91 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Davey* | 34 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 117.24 |
| Fraser Sheat | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn* | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Fergus Lellman | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Last Wicket:LLB Harper c Matthew Fisher b Kuggeleijn 42(27) - 138/9 in 18.6 ov.
Northern Knights vs Canterbury
Northern Knights — Innings 1 (240/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katene D Clarke run out (Rhys Mariu/Latham) | 97 | 58 | 9 | 6 | 167.24 | |
| Hampton c Matthew Boyle b McConchie | 61 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 265.22 | |
| Tim Pringle retd out | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Ben Pomare (c) (wk) st Latham b McConchie | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Xavier Bell not out | 53 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 252.38 | |
| Kuggeleijn not out | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | LegByes: 7 | Wides: 4 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 240 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Henry Cooper, Fergus Lellman, Ollie White, Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Sheat | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Sean Davey | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 14.8 |
| Cameron Paul | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17 |
| LLB Harper | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| McConchie | 3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 10.7 |
| Matthew Boyle | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Katene D Clarke & Hampton | 105 | 45 |
| Katene D Clarke & Tim Pringle | 28 | 27 |
| Katene D Clarke & Ben Pomare | 9 | 7 |
| Katene D Clarke & Xavier Bell | 94 | 40 |
| Kuggeleijn & Xavier Bell | 4 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampton | 7.3 | 105 |
| 2 | Tim Pringle | 12 | 133 |
| 3 | Ben Pomare | 13.1 | 142 |
| 4 | Katene D Clarke | 19.5 | 236 |
Canterbury — Innings 2 (149/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham (wk) c Ben Pomare b Kuggeleijn | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Rhys Mariu run out (Hampton) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Matthew Boyle c Joshua Brown b Matthew Fisher | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Cole McConchie (c) c Ben Pomare b Matthew Fisher | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Leo Carter c Katene D Clarke b Joshua Brown | 27 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 117.39 | |
| Harry Chamberlain b Matthew Fisher | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cameron Paul c Ben Pomare b Hampton | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Ish Sodhi c Kuggeleijn b Tim Pringle | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Sean Davey not out | 34 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 117.24 | |
| LLB Harper c Matthew Fisher b Kuggeleijn | 42 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 155.56 | |
| Fraser Sheat not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 149 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Fisher | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Brett Hampton | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Tim Pringle | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Joshua Brown | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Henry Cooper | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Fergus Lellman | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Latham & Rhys Mariu | 16 | 8 |
| Matthew Boyle & Rhys Mariu | 7 | 10 |
| McConchie & Rhys Mariu | 1 | 4 |
| McConchie & Leo Carter | 7 | 6 |
| Harry Chamberlain & Leo Carter | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Paul & Leo Carter | 3 | 5 |
| Ish Sodhi & Leo Carter | 10 | 9 |
| Sean Davey & Leo Carter | 36 | 31 |
| Sean Davey & LLB Harper | 58 | 40 |
| Sean Davey & Fraser Sheat | 11 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Latham | 1.2 | 16 |
| 2 | Matthew Boyle | 2.6 | 23 |
| 3 | Rhys Mariu | 3.4 | 24 |
| 4 | Cole McConchie | 4.4 | 31 |
| 5 | Harry Chamberlain | 4.5 | 31 |
| 6 | Cameron Paul | 5.4 | 34 |
| 7 | Ish Sodhi | 7.1 | 44 |
| 8 | Leo Carter | 12.2 | 80 |
| 9 | LLB Harper | 18.6 | 138 |
Match Info
| Match | Northern Knights vs Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Series | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Time | 08-Jan-2026 06:40 AM |
| Venue | Seddon Park Hamilton |
| Seating Capacity | 10000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Northern Knights vs Canterbury (NB vs CNB)
Northern Knights will face Canterbury in a thrilling match on 08-Jan-2026 in Super Smash 2025-26. The match will be played at Seddon Park at 06:40 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Seddon Park Pitch Report for NB vs CNB Match 13 Match
- Batting Paradise: The pitches at Seddon Park are typically true, flat, and well-grassed, offering even bounce that allows stroke-makers to play through the line.
- Short Boundaries: The venue features notably shorter straight and square boundaries compared to other New Zealand grounds. This makes it a high-yielding ground for boundaries (fours and sixes), often forcing bowlers into defensive lengths early in the innings.
- Pace vs. Spin: Historically, pace bowlers find more success here in terms of raw wicket-taking metrics (capturing roughly 68% of the wickets), utilizing extra bounce or variations. Spinners generally maintain similar economy rates (~9.0 rpo) but rarely extract massive turn from the surface unless it wears down.
Seddon Park Weather Report Today
Weather in Hamilton, CA is rainy. The temperature is expected to around 5°C on the match day with 96% humidity and 11.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 4 KM. There are 50% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Northern Knights 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 Seddon Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northern Knights will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Canterbury will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northern Knights 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 Northern Knights showcase its strengths, or will Canterbury pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 08-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
