The Super Smash 2025-26 moves to the iconic Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, where Auckland Aces face Canterbury Kings in a high-voltage rematch. These two teams produced fireworks just days ago when Canterbury smashed 216 runs, defeating Auckland despite a brave 198-run chase.
Now playing at home, Auckland will be desperate for revenge, making this one of the most exciting fixtures of the Super Smash season for fans and fantasy cricket players alike.
With Bevon Jacobs, Tom Latham, Chad Bowes and Harjot Johal in top form, expect another run-fest with wicket-taking pacers playing a huge role.
Weather Report – Auckland
Conditions in Auckland on match day are ideal for T20 cricket:
- Temperature: 22°C – 24°C
- Humidity: Around 65%
- Rain: Very low chance
- Wind: Light breeze assisting swing bowlers early
This means no rain interruptions and a perfect setting for a high-scoring Super Smash thriller.
Pitch Report – Eden Park Outer Oval
Eden Park Outer Oval is famous for short boundaries and fast outfields, but recent data shows bowlers are playing a bigger role than expected.
- Average Score: 162 runs
- Pacers Wickets: 37
- Spinners Wickets: 20
Pitch Insight
Fast bowlers who hit the deck hard are getting movement and bounce. While batters can score big once set, early wickets are common, making powerplay bowlers and death-over specialists extremely valuable.
Auckland vs Canterbury – Team News & Probable XI
Auckland Aces (AA)
Bevon Jacobs is in devastating form and Harjot Johal continues to dominate with the ball.
Probable XI: Sean Solia, Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Simon Keene, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver
Canterbury Kings (CTB)
Canterbury arrive full of confidence after posting 216 in the previous clash.
Probable XI: Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (wk), Rhys Mariu, Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie, Leo Carter, Cameron Paul, Ish Sodhi, Sean Davey, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae
Top Fantasy Picks – Auckland vs Canterbury
Must-Have Players
Bevon Jacobs (Auckland)
- Scores: 88, 54, 37
- Total fantasy points: 381
- Currently the most in-form batter in Super Smash
Tom Latham (Canterbury)
- 55 vs Auckland, 75 vs Otago
- Reliable wicketkeeper + top-order anchor
Harjot Johal (Auckland)
- 9 wickets in the series
- Took 4 wickets at this venue recently
- Budget fantasy gem
High-Upside Differential Picks
Cameron Paul (Canterbury)
- Death-over specialist
- Took 2 wickets vs Auckland
Dale Phillips (Auckland)
- Scored 77 at Eden Park recently
- Very dangerous on short boundaries
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Choices
- Bevon Jacobs
- Tom Latham
High-Risk, High-Reward
- Harjot Johal
- Cole McConchie
Fantasy Strategy for Eden Park Outer Oval
- Prioritize fast bowlers (pacers have taken almost double the wickets of spinners)
- Pick top-order batters who can exploit short boundaries
- Use budget picks like Harjot Johal & Matthew Boyle to fit star players