Men's and Women's Super Smash 2024-25 to Kick Start on December 26
Author: Vishnu Reddy
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The Super Smash 2024-25 , a New Zealand based tournament will commence on December 26 and run until February 2, featuring a total of 64 matches 32 men's and women's double-headers.
Defending champions Auckland Aces will face off against the Northern Districts, the winners of the previous two seasons, in the opening match of the men's Super Smash at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Earlier that day, the Northern Brave will take on the Auckland Hearts in the women's Super Smash.
The Wellington Blaze, last year's women’s champions, will begin their quest for a ninth title on New Year’s Day, facing Northern Brave in Hamilton. Last year's men's finalists, the Canterbury Kings, will start their campaign on December 27 in Alexandra against the Otago Volts. Meanwhile, the Central Hinds, last season's women's finalists, will play their first match against the Otago Sparks on December 31.
Super Smash 2024 to be Played in Round Robin Format
Spanning from December 26 to February 2, the tournament will take place across ten venues in New Zealand, with the unique format featuring 32 double-header matches.
For the first time in the competition's history, the finals will be held at a predetermined venue: the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The men's and women's elimination finals are scheduled for February 1, followed by both championship matches on February 2.
"The Super Smash continues to gain popularity, and it's exciting to see it become more accessible to fans across the country," said NZC CEO Scott Weenink. "This tournament showcases our game to both new and existing fans while promoting our domestic teams and emerging talents. It's quickly becoming New Zealand's favorite summer domestic competition, and with over 1.3 million viewers tuning in on TV last year, we anticipate even greater engagement this summer."
The tournament will coincide with New Zealand's men's white-ball series against Sri Lanka, which includes T20Is and ODIs running from December through January 11. New Zealand's women players are expected to participate throughout the tournament. The absence of the men's international players will definitely have an impact on the betting odds offered by the cricket betting sites.
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