Auckland
Eden Park Outer Oval
156
41
25
Northern Dis
ND
217/8 (20.0)
Auckland chose to BOWL
Auckland
AA
110/10 (14.3)
Northern Dis won by 107 runs
Auckland vs Northern Districts Super Smash 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

Published on Jan 21, 2026

Auckland vs Northern Districts Super Smash 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

The Super Smash 2026 action rolls into Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, where the home side Auckland faces the red-hot Northern Districts in a crucial league encounter. This match is all about momentum. Auckland are searching for consistency, while Northern Districts are dominating the points table with four consecutive wins and massive batting performances.

For fantasy cricket fans, this clash offers clear patterns, in-form stars, and pacer-friendly conditions perfect ingredients for building winning fantasy teams.

Match Details

  • Match: Auckland vs Northern Districts, Super Smash T20
  • Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
  • Date: 22 January 2026
  • Time: 4:25 PM NZDT, 8:55 AM IST

Weather & Pitch Report – Eden Park Outer Oval

Auckland usually provides good summer conditions, though early cloud cover can help swing bowlers in the powerplay.

Pitch & Venue Stats (Last 5 Matches)

  • Average Score: 156 runs
  • Pacers Wickets: 41
  • Spinners Wickets: 25

Pitch Insight: Despite short boundaries, this surface has rewarded fast bowlers, especially those who hit the deck hard. Pacers have taken nearly double the wickets compared to spinners. Expect seam movement early and wickets at the death.

Fantasy Tip: Prioritize pace bowlers and top-order batters who can handle the new ball.

Team Form Guide

Northern Districts (ND)

  • Recent Form: W W W W
  • ND are in unstoppable form, posting massive totals like 231 and 240 in recent matches. Their top order and all-rounders are delivering consistently.

Auckland

  • Recent Form: L W W L W
  • Auckland have been inconsistent but remain dangerous at home. A strong start with the bat is key if they want to challenge ND.

Probable Playing XI – Strategy View

Auckland

The batting revolves around Bevon Jacobs and Dale Phillips, with Martin Guptill’s experience adding stability at the top. Harjot Johal leads the bowling attack and remains their biggest wicket-taking threat.

Northern Districts

ND look settled and confident. Katene Clarke is in sensational form, supported by Brett Hampton’s all-round brilliance and Scott Kuggeleijn’s pace bowling.

Key Players to Watch

  • Katene Clarke (ND): The hottest batter of the tournament with 330 runs, including scores of 100 and 97. A must-pick in all fantasy formats.

  • Brett Hampton (ND): A complete fantasy package with 281 runs and 4 wickets. Averaging 125+ fantasy points per match, making him a top captaincy option.

  • Bevon Jacobs (Auckland): Auckland’s most reliable batter with 306 runs and an average of 100+ fantasy points per game.

  • Scott Kuggeleijn (ND): A pace-bowling all-rounder with 12 wickets and 93 runs. Very effective on pacer-friendly surfaces.

  • Harjot Johal (Auckland): The leading wicket-taker for Auckland with 14 wickets. A key pick if Auckland bowl first.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Options

  • Brett Hampton – Consistent all-round returns
  • Katene Clarke – Unstoppable batting form

Differential Picks

  • Bevon Jacobs – High ceiling with lower captaincy ownership
  • Scott Kuggeleijn – Wickets + quick runs potential

Fantasy Strategy Tips

  1. Back Fast Bowlers: Eden Park Outer Oval strongly favors pacers (41 wickets).
  2. Northern Districts Top Order: ND’s top 3 batters are scoring heavily—stacking them is a smart move.
  3. Death-Over Specialists: Bowlers like Kuggeleijn and Johal offer maximum fantasy upside.

Final Word

With form, confidence, and conditions all leaning their way, Northern Districts start as favorites, but Auckland’s home advantage and individual brilliance could make this a tight contest. Expect a competitive Super Smash thriller with fantasy points flowing from batters and fast bowlers alike.

Good luck with your fantasy teams, and enjoy the match! 🏏🔥

Super Smash AA vs ND players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Tim PringleNDALL51RHB2972703812.27109.75026SLA48473.324.727.2320.403/1411636.521921433.380002177391340
Cam FletcherAAWK127RHB1083723598033.22131.2712252000-108556.4282112010060007726008
Adithya AshokAABOWL35RHB1896196.7796.8205LBG32323.4277.920.503/87177000800016360320
Scott KuggeleijnNDALL175RHB1135111634118.75139.610134RFM1691863.326.18.6418.154/17706113.5681931210070001188391450
Ben ListerAABOWL77RHB251476176.99507LFM76773.326.368.0219.714/2629116160001100015380340
Joe CarterNDBAT54RHB5179598321.79121.395125000-1832987450030005878300
Katene ClarkeNDBAT58RHB563154810629.2143.069230RMF000-276113.7682330083.3200068262016
Henry CooperNDBAT39RHB2843195213.2996.08137OB652.218.87.2315.602/1418326.3790233.312000234000
Zak GibsonNDBOWL23RHB84431310.75107.505RM18183.125.448.1718.603/1713112312303100110009660548
Martin GuptillAABAT359RHB34730999712031.53130.54651319OB4018.750-198536180860203000144210028
Brett HamptonNDBOWL84RHB73712286518.6136.747160RMF45382.325.19.1416.403/1416125.87552814100100086836280
Ryan HarrisonAAALL21RHB1261433023.83132.4015RM15122.326.669.0917.503/307661.236738666.770003121121050
Harjot JohalAAALL10RHB301996.3386.3601RMF9153.417.138.2912.414/211689.553791483.31000010522388
Robert O'DonnellNDBOWL86RHB752318427335.42132.4212228RM312.3699.854201/3036353.716179066.74000411810608
Angus OlliverAABOWL16RHB6325128.3310002RM14213.520.718.811403/285663.338012983.3900011491368
Dale PhillipsAABAT51RHB4587947721.45133.893111RFM611.18412.64001/1238685.8515206150200018251308
Ben PomareNDWK18RHB1311452912.08110.68021OB000-12624.2145470506000227300
Sean SoliaAAALL95LHB861215737521.25119.076183RM53282.340.359.3525.802/826437.21495702510002010-208
Lachlan StackpoleAABAT14LHB1212156619.54146.25131RM2122872401/196228562000500017312700
Xavier BellNDBOWL10RHB731485337138.31118RM000-1638.32301100505000218400
Colin MunroAABAT463LHB444501182212030141.49781600RMF67311.733.389.3221.414/15138400012484400
Fergus LellmanNDBOWL7RHB301511578.9401RMF421.8308.3721.502/133900019211700
Joshua BrownNDBOWL6RHB111133.3300RF421.835.510.142101/95421.58611251000013470358
Adam JonesAABOWL3RHB30362812116.1205SLA000-11525228010012000244000
Completed matches of Auckland
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
29 Dec - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWFAucklandAA187/7 (20.0)189/5 (19.2) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandAucklandAAOtagoOV200/6 (20.0)112/10 (15.1) Auckland won by 88 runs
10 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCTBAucklandAA216/6 (20.0)199/4 (20.0) Canterbury won by 17 runs
12 Jan - 08:55 AMDunedinOtagoOVAucklandAA159/10 (20.0)161/5 (18.4) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
14 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandCanterburyCTBAucklandAA132/10 (20.0)136/1 (10.1) Auckland won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCSAucklandAA142/7 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) Central D won by 10 runs
22 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandNorthern DistrictsNDAucklandAA217/8 (20.0)110/10 (14.3) Northern Dis won by 107 runs
26 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandAucklandAACentral DistrictsCS219/5 (19.0)210/4 (19.0) Auckland won by 8 runs (DLS method)
30 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchAucklandAACanterburyCTB106/10 (18.4)108/1 (10.3) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Northern Districts
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
31 Dec - 08:55 AMMount MaunganuiWellingtonWFNorthern DistrictsND194/3 (20.0)181/10 (19.4) Wellington won by 13 runs
04 Jan - 10:25 AMMount MaunganuiOtagoOVNorthern DistrictsND166/6 (20.0)166/6 (20.0) Match tied
08 Jan - 06:40 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCTB240/4 (20.0)153/9 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 87 runs
11 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWFNorthern DistrictsND185/7 (20.0)189/4 (16.2) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
13 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCSNorthern DistrictsND146/5 (20.0)120/4 (13.5) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (DLS method)
18 Jan - 08:55 AMDunedinNorthern DistrictsNDOtagoOV231/3 (20.0)200/8 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 31 runs
20 Jan - 11:05 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCS Match abandoned without a ball bowled
22 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandNorthern DistrictsNDAucklandAA217/8 (20.0)110/10 (14.3) Northern Dis won by 107 runs
31 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCTBNorthern DistrictsND171/5 (20.0)173/5 (17.5) Northern Dis won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Eden Park Outer Oval
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
06 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandAAOtagoOV200/6 (20.0)112/10 (15.1) Auckland won by 88 runs
14 Jan - 05:10 AMCanterburyCTBAucklandAA132/10 (20.0)136/1 (10.1) Auckland won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
22 Jan - 08:55 AMNorthern DistrictsNDAucklandAA217/8 (20.0)110/10 (14.3) Northern Dis won by 107 runs
26 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandAACentral DistrictsCS219/5 (19.0)210/4 (19.0) Auckland won by 8 runs (DLS method)
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