Match Overview
The 17th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 pits the Central Stags (CD) against the Canterbury Kings (CANT). The Kings, with only one win in four games, are in desperate need of a victory to keep their elimination round hopes alive. The Stags, on the other hand, have been consistent, with five wins in six games, and are close to securing their spot in the elimination round.
Team Performances
| Team |
Matches |
Wins |
Losses |
Key Strength |
| Central Stags (CD) |
6 |
5 |
1 |
Strong batting, consistent bowling |
| Canterbury Kings |
4 |
1 |
3 |
Experienced players, momentum from last win |
Key Players from Last Match
Central Stags
| Player |
Performance |
| Jack Boyle |
82 runs (60 balls), 12 fours |
| Tom Bruce |
39 runs (24 balls), 3 fours |
| Jayden Lennox |
3/10 in 4 overs, 2.5 economy |
| Toby Findlay |
2/21 in 4 overs, 5.25 economy |
Canterbury Kings
| Player |
Performance |
| Chad Bowes |
59 runs (31 balls), 6 fours |
| Michael Rippon |
44 runs (30 balls), 3 fours |
| Zakary Foulkes |
3/27 in 4 overs, 6.75 economy |
| Kyle Jamieson |
1/20 in 4 overs, 5.0 economy |
Predicted Playing XIs
| Central Stags |
Canterbury Kings |
| Tom Bruce (c) |
Cole McConchie (c) |
| Curtis Heaphy |
Chad Bowes |
| Jack Boyle |
Rhys Mariu |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) |
Matthew Boyle |
| Josh Clarkson |
Harry Chamberlain |
| William Clark |
Michael Rippon |
| Angus Schaw |
Zakary Foulkes |
| Brett Randall |
Henry Shipley |
| Blair Tickner |
Kyle Jamieson |
| Jayden Lennox |
Ish Sodhi |
| Toby Findlay |
Michael Rae |
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Weather Forecast
| Time |
Temp (°C) |
Rain (%) |
Wind (km/h) |
Cloud Cover (%) |
| 12:00 PM |
16°C |
0% |
1.35 (ENE) |
65% |
| 3:00 PM |
15°C |
10% |
0.57 (S) |
90% |
| 6:00 PM |
15°C |
17% |
1.29 (SW) |
95% |
Pitch Report
- Venue: McLean Park, Napier
- Nature: Balanced between batsmen and bowlers.
- Early assistance for bowlers.
- Short boundaries favor batsmen once set.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 147 runs
- Chasing Advantage: Teams chasing have won 3 out of the last 4 games.
Match Strategy
Toss Prediction
- Preference: Bowl First
Teams prefer chasing at this venue due to early bowling assistance and the ability to control the target.
Winning Conditions
- Central Stags: Maintain top-order consistency and exploit bowling weaknesses in the Kings’ lineup.
- Canterbury Kings: Early wickets and middle-order stability are critical to overcoming the Stags’ depth.
Match Prediction
- The Central Stags are favorites, owing to their consistency, strong batting lineup, and bowling depth.
- The Canterbury Kings will need a special performance to overcome the odds and stay in the competition.
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