Canterbury vs Auckland, 15th Match

CanterburyCanterbury
10 Jan - 10:25
Super Smash
AucklandAuckland
Christchurch
Hagley Oval
153
42
32
Canterbury
CANT
216/6 (20.0)
Canterbury chose to BAT
Auckland
AUCK
199/4 (20.0)
Canterbury won by 17 runs
Canterbury vs Auckland Super Smash 2026 - Hagley Oval Pitch Report, Fantasy Picks, Match Time (10:25 AM IST), Team News & Injury Updates

Published on Jan 09, 2026

Canterbury vs Auckland Super Smash 2026 - Hagley Oval Pitch Report, Fantasy Picks, Match Time (10:25 AM IST), Team News & Injury Updates

The Super Smash 2025_26 continues with a high-impact clash at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, where Canterbury (CTB) take on Auckland (AA). Auckland come into this match with strong momentum after back-to-back wins, dominating with both bat and ball. Canterbury, meanwhile, have had mixed results but remain extremely dangerous at home.

With Hagley Oval favoring fast bowlers, this contest is ideal for fantasy players targeting high-value pacers and top-order batters.

Match Details

  • Match: Canterbury vs Auckland (Super Smash T20)
  • Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
  • Date & Time (NZDT): 10 Jan 2026, 17:55
  • Date & Time (IST): 10 Jan 2026, 10:25 AM IST

Weather & Pitch Report – Hagley Oval

Weather

  • Temperature: 20°C – 22°C
  • Conditions: Breezy evening, good for swing bowlers
  • Rain: No significant threat

Pitch Analysis

Hagley Oval provides a balanced contest but pacers have dominated recently.

  • Average score (last 5 matches): 153
  • Pacer wickets: 42
  • Spinner wickets: 32

Fantasy Insight: Seamers who bowl in the powerplay and death overs are the most valuable picks. A total of 160-170 is competitive here.

Team Form & News

Canterbury (CTB)

Canterbury’s batting core is strong, especially on home turf.

  • Tom Latham is in superb form after scoring 75 vs Otago
  • Chad Bowes has 142 runs in the series
  • Bowling relies on Fraser Sheat and Cole McConchie

Auckland (AA)

Auckland are flying after posting 200+ in their last game.

  • Dale Phillips smashed 77 recently
  • Bevon Jacobs anchors the middle order
  • Harjot Johal has taken 7 wickets in his last two matches

Injury Updates

  • Canterbury: No major injury concerns reported
  • Auckland: No fresh injury issues

⚠️ Final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.

Key Fantasy Players

  • Tom Latham (CTB) – Reliable wicketkeeper-batter
  • Harjot Johal (AA) – Strike bowler, takes wickets in bunches
  • Cole McConchie (CTB) – All-round value with bat and ball
  • Dale Phillips (AA) – Aggressive top-order batter
  • Fraser Sheat (CTB) – Seam bowler ideal for Hagley conditions

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Options

  • Tom Latham
  • Dale Phillips

Differential Picks

  • Harjot Johal
  • Cole McConchie

Fantasy Strategy

  1. Prioritize pacers – Hagley Oval favors fast bowlers
  2. Pick top-order batters – Powerplay scoring is crucial
  3. Avoid too many spinners – Only elite spin all-rounders like McConchie are safe

Super Smash CTB vs AA 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
Luke WatsonAUCKBOWLâś…2LHB2020111086.9503OB000-1200012211700
Harry ChamberlainCANTBATâś…8RHB8061197.6295.3106RM000-200-2000600013201600
Sean DaveyCANTBOWLâś…22RHB1131143814.2591.2011RM22192.930.689.120.214/29626713438210090001513018
Cam FletcherAUCKWKâś…127RHB1083723598033.22131.2712252000-108151512302006000âś…2164144016
LLB HarperCANTBATâś…851864221.5143.3301188326.628.8118.114/1747000âś…410627678
Cameron PaulCANTBOWLâś…8RHB6225126.2589.2803RMF882.825.879.416.503/322371.72155566.78000âś…61000888
Rhys MariuCANTBATâś…9RHB701204317.14136.36019RM000-01353515001000âś…7938900
Ryan HarrisonAUCKALLâś…21RHB1261433023.83132.4015RM15122.326.669.0917.503/307112512535120011000âś…9760648
Harjot JohalAUCKALLâś…10RHB301996.3386.3601RMF9153.417.138.2912.414/2111244244072008000âś…10710670
Cole McConchieCANTALLâś…145RHB1151920148420.97123.719222OB122882.829.627.7622.814/31563109.3328477133.34000âś…11695618
Rohit GulatiAUCKBOWLâś…12RHB3273763.6300SLA1093.829.777.0525.303/204198980210010000196020
Tom LathamCANTWKâś…136LHB1248342811029.55132.8125424RM000-7031063181460133.32000âś…310910500
Siddhesh DixitAUCKBOWLâś…8RHB5127136.75112.503SLA682.917.377.8613.203/20170001770-58
Leo CarterCANTBATâś…83LHB721712948823.52121.56141OB000-32155552701005000205100
Fraser SheatCANTBOWLâś…13RHB4263354.5400RM1311328.187.8421.503/135385.32563533.311000215010
Ish SodhiCANTBOWLâś…314RHB10241523518.57108.95156LB3023353.524.897.9518.786/117336419284100100002230-10
Bevon JacobsAUCKBATâś…55RHB451011609033.14146.468146RM000-20121521510702005000âś…117016600
Angus OlliverAUCKBOWLâś…16RHB6325128.3310002RM14213.520.718.811403/2859000âś…8770658
Mark ChapmanAUCKALLâś…250LHB21633492310426.9138.4430618SLA39222.129.637.9622.303/2210340001610-208
Sean SoliaAUCKALLâś…95LHB861215737521.25119.076183RM53282.340.359.3525.802/826003210003000186200
Matthew BoyleCANTBATâś…34LHB3127618126.24148.054110LBG931.843.668.183202/1622383.7251101066.73000âś…51009600
Dale PhillipsAUCKBATâś…59RHB5389397720.86132.444132RFM611.18412.64001/1241128728711412001000141513-20
Completed matches of Canterbury
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
28 Dec - 08:55 AMAlexandraCanterburyCANTOtagoOTAGO188/5 (20.0)160/10 (20.0) Canterbury won by 28 runs
01 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTCentral DistrictsCD194/7 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Canterbury won by 36 runs
03 Jan - 08:55 AMNelsonCentral DistrictsCDCanterburyCANT139/6 (20.0)145/1 (12.4) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 44 balls remaining)
08 Jan - 06:40 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCANT240/4 (20.0)153/9 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 87 runs
10 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK216/6 (20.0)199/4 (20.0) Canterbury won by 17 runs
14 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK132/10 (20.0)136/1 (10.1) Auckland won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
19 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT193/6 (20.0)105/10 (16.2) Wellington won by 88 runs
21 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTOtagoOTAGO Match abandoned without a ball bowled
23 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT178/5 (20.0)136/8 (16.0) Wellington won by 13 runs (DLS method)
30 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchAucklandAUCKCanterburyCANT106/10 (18.4)108/1 (10.3) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)
31 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTNorthern DistrictsND171/5 (20.0)173/5 (17.5) Northern Dis won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Auckland
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
29 Dec - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLAucklandAUCK187/7 (20.0)189/5 (19.2) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
06 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandAucklandAUCKOtagoOTAGO200/6 (20.0)112/10 (15.1) Auckland won by 88 runs
10 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK216/6 (20.0)199/4 (20.0) Canterbury won by 17 runs
12 Jan - 08:55 AMDunedinOtagoOTAGOAucklandAUCK159/10 (20.0)161/5 (18.4) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
14 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK132/10 (20.0)136/1 (10.1) Auckland won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCDAucklandAUCK142/7 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) Central D won by 10 runs
22 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandNorthern DistrictsNDAucklandAUCK217/8 (20.0)110/10 (14.3) Northern Dis won by 107 runs
26 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandAucklandAUCKCentral DistrictsCD219/5 (19.0)210/4 (19.0) Auckland won by 8 runs (DLS method)
30 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchAucklandAUCKCanterburyCANT106/10 (18.4)108/1 (10.3) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Hagley Oval
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
01 Jan - 10:25 AMCanterburyCANTCentral DistrictsCD194/7 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Canterbury won by 36 runs
10 Jan - 10:25 AMCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK216/6 (20.0)199/4 (20.0) Canterbury won by 17 runs
21 Jan - 10:25 AMCanterburyCANTOtagoOTAGO Match abandoned without a ball bowled
23 Jan - 10:25 AMWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT178/5 (20.0)136/8 (16.0) Wellington won by 13 runs (DLS method)
30 Jan - 10:25 AMAucklandAUCKCanterburyCANT106/10 (18.4)108/1 (10.3) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)
31 Jan - 10:25 AMCanterburyCANTNorthern DistrictsND171/5 (20.0)173/5 (17.5) Northern Dis won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
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