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Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
AUCK vs CANT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bat first
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 9 wickets
Auckland Aces defeated Canterbury by nine wickets in their previous clash this season.
- Canterbury can win if Tom Latham, Matthew Boyle, and Cole McConchie deliver big returns in this game.
- Auckland Aces will need Dale Phillips, Cam Fletcher, and Harjot Johal to fire to get the job done.
- The team batting first in Hagley Oval will need at least 180-190 to be able to apply some pressure on the chasing side.
Auckland Aces are our picks for the winners of the Eliminator.
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.1°C|Cloudy |
AUCK vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis
The Super Smash 2026 knockout stage kicks off this week, featuring Auckland Aces against Canterbury Kings in the Eliminator. A victory here secures a spot in Saturday’s final against Northern Districts, but a loss means the end of the road. The pressure is immense, and the Eliminator is set to deliver high-stakes action.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUCK
W
L
L
W
W
AUCK
219/5 in 19.0 11.53
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces won by 8 runs (DLS Method)210/4 in 19.0 11.05
159/10 in 20.0 7.95
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 5 wickets161/5 in 18.4 8.62
CANT
L
L
L
W
L
CANT
136/8 in 16.0 8.5
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds won by 13 runs (D/L) method178/5 in 20.0 8.9
216/6 in 20.0 10.8
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 17 runs199/4 in 20.0 9.95
240/4 in 20.0 12
SST20 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 87 runs153/9 in 20.0 7.65
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland Aces have enjoyed a solid campaign in this season’s Super Smash, picking up five wins from 10 league games and suffering three defeats to finish the regular phase in second place, booking a berth in the Eliminator. Both their batting and bowling departments have clicked together, placing them in a good spot for this contest.
Dale Phillips has been the most reliable run-maker, piling on 269 runs from nine knocks at a strike rate of 160. The experienced batter has registered two fifties so far and appears set to chip in with 30–40 runs here.
Cam Fletcher has backed him up well, adding 195 runs across seven innings while scoring at a rate of 154.
The side will miss Bevon Jacobs, the season’s leading scorer for Auckland, after his call-up to international duty. With him and Martin Guptill unavailable, Lachlan Stackpole and Adam Jones must take on responsibility at the top and middle order and provide returns.
The bowling unit has matched the batting’s impact, as Harjot Johal and Angus Olliver have set the tone, sharing 27 wickets between them. Ryan Harrison and Rohit Gulati offer options for breakthroughs.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Colin Munro, Dale Phillips, Adam Jones, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher(w), Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia(c), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Harjot Johal, Rohit Gulati
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Siddesh Dixit , Colin Munro, Dale Phillips, Adam Jones, Lachlan Stackpole, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Harjot Johal, Rohit Gulati
Canterbury Kings Preview
Canterbury Kings wrapped up the league stage with a respectable return, ending up third and securing an Eliminator slot via four victories and four defeats. A stern task awaits them now, as they meet the same opposition that beat them earlier in the tournament.
At the top, Tom Latham has been the leading run-scorer, making 201 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 162. Matthew Boyle has provided good backup, scoring 196 runs in eight innings at 162. For Canterbury to come out on top, one of these two needs to post a score beyond 40 in this game.
Rhys Mariu and Leo Carter have played their part as well, both crossing 90 runs and keeping the scoring moving during the middle overs.
In the bowling department, captain Cole McConchie has been effective, claiming 10 wickets in nine appearances with an economy of 8.26. Fraser Sheat and LLB Harper have shared 13 wickets, adding extra strength to an already reliable attack.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie(c), Mitchell Hay(w), Leo Carter, LLB Harper, Travis Muller, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae
Canterbury Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Fraser Sheat, Tom Latham, Sean Davey, Henry Nicholls, Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie, Mitchell Hay, Leo Carter, LLB Harper, Michael Rae
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Scoring usually moves quickly at Hagley Oval, with straight boundaries coming into play far more than the square ones. The surface tends to stay consistent through a night game, allowing batters to back their shots once set. Bowlers rely more on changes of pace and accuracy than movement. Dew can appear later, making control harder and pushing captains toward chasing under lights.
The weather in Christchurch will be cool and cloudy, although the chances of rain interruptions are minimal.
AUCK vs CANT Pitch Report
The average score batting first at the Hagley Oval in this edition of the Super Smash has hovered around 180-190 runs. To win this Eliminator, the team batting first will eye a target of around 200 runs to feel safe.
Toss: To Bowl
The toss-winning skipper may choose to bat first here, given that this is a knockout game and a strong total upfront will give them a real shot at victory.
AUCK vs CANT
Winning Prediction
Auckland Aces have been in great form during the 2026 Super Smash and seem well set for a finals appearance, given how they've been playing. They've already beaten Canterbury Kings once this tournament and will head into the Eliminator full of belief, aware that their squad has better balance and they've been performing more impressively of late.
Auckland Aces are our picks for the winners of the Eliminator.
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