Here are the Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 13 – Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings, to be played on the 8th of January at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.

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Current Form Northern Districts:

Northern Districts on the other hand are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 loss and 1 no result match to their credit.

The top run scorer for Northern Districts in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Brett Hampton with 82 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Northern Districts in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Tim Pringle with 4 scalps under his belt.

The previous match of Northern Districts against Otago Volts ended up as a tie.

Otago Volts batted first and they posted a total of 166 for 6 in 20 overs. Llew Johnson played quite slow at the top. He scored only 12 runs off 14 balls. Jamal Todd and Max Chu then batted like champions and scored 64 and 20 runs respectively. After Chu’s dismissal, Todd kept fighting but he didn’t get enough support from the other batters and Otago Volts had to settle for a total of 166, even though at one point, they were aiming at 180+.

During the chase, Northern Districts started off well with Katene Clarke and Joe Carter finding the early boundaries for their team. Brett Hampton also played well at number 3. He made 35 runs off 30 balls. Jeet Raval and Ben Pomare then took over and scored 23 and 20 runs respectively. While these two were batting, it looked like Northern Districts would easily chase the total down. However, after Raval retired himself out, Northern Districts slipped up and could only end up tying the match level.

Current Form Canterbury Kings:

Canterbury Kings are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 3 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Canterbury Kings in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Chad Bowes with 142 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Canterbury Kings in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Fraser Sheat with 5 scalps under his belt.

Canterbury Kings have won their previous match against Central Districts by 9 wickets.

Central Districts batted first and they posted a total of 139 for 6 in 20 overs. Will Young got out without troubling the scorers much. After his dismissal, Dean Foxcroft and Dane Cleaver batted really well. They scored 37 and 26 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. Josh Clarkson also contributed healthily but he consumed too many deliveries to get going. He only scored a run a ball 42 as Central Districts could only manage to get to 139, even though at one point, they were aiming at 155+.

During the chase, Chad Bowes and Tom Latham got their team off to a flier. Bowes made 40 while Latham scored 23 runs in 13 balls. Matt Boyle then took over and smashed 73 runs in just 30 balls, stayed not out and won the game for Canterbury Kings in the 13th over with 9 wickets in hand.

Batting Stats T20

Let’s have a look at the squads

Canterbury Kings Squad

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

Northern Districts Squad

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

Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Northern Districts

Who will win?- Canterbury Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings), Jeet Raval (Northern Districts)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Cameron Paul (Canterbury Kings), Matthew Fisher (Northern Districts)

Most Sixes – Cole McConchie (Canterbury Kings), Ben Pomare (Northern Districts)

Player of the Match- Cole McConchie (Canterbury Kings)

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

Match Handicap: Canterbury Kings

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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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