Which is long awaited Super Smash for men He is set to return, adding another exciting chapter to the summer of New Zealand cricket. As one of the country's leading local competitions, Super Smash provides an exciting platform for seasoned participants and emerging talent alike. Highlighting home-grown stars, the 2024-25 season aims to expose emerging players while continuing to celebrate the brilliance of experienced performers.
This season marks the 20th edition of the tournament, a milestone for the prestigious T20 competition. The event features 32 matches in total, including qualifiers, and runs from December 26, 2024 to February 2, 2025. The six participating teams – Auckland Aces, Canterbury Kings, Central Stags, Wellington Firebirds, Northern Districtsand Otago Vault – They are set to compete in a format that guarantees action-packed cricket all summer long.
Auckland Aces: Defending champion
the Oakland Acesthe most successful team in Super Smash history, enters the 2024-25 season as the defending champions. With five titles to their name, the Aces have established a legacy of dominance on New Zealand's domestic T20 circuit. Their victory last year was unconventional but decisive. Although the final was canceled due to rain, they were crowned champions by finishing top of the points table. Heading into this season, the Aces will aim to increase their trophy haul and consolidate their position as the top force in the competition.
Championship format and structure
The league system ensures that each of the six teams will face off twice during the league stage, providing an equal opportunity for all teams to show their strength. At the conclusion of the league stage, the top three teams will qualify for the playoffs. This structure not only rewards consistency, but also adds a layer of excitement to the tournament as teams compete for coveted playoff spots.
- The team that ranks first in the points table gets a direct place in the final.
- The second and third placed teams will compete in an Eliminator match, with the winner advancing to the Grand Final.
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Men's Super Smash 2024-25: Complete lineups
- Auckland Aces: Sean Soulea (c), Bevon Jacobs, Michael Slanders, William O'Donnell, Harjot Johal, Simon Keane, Cam Fletcher (wk), Quinn Sondhi (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Oliver, Benjamin Lister, Danro Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex , Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson
- Otago Volt: Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Leo Johnson, Thorn Parks, Dean Foxcroft, Jacob Cumming, Luke Georgeson, Zac Cumming, Max Chu (wk), Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lucruz, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller
- Canterbury: Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Matthew Boyle, Reece Mario, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Michael Rippon, Zachary Faulks, Mitchell Hay (Week), Angus McKenzie, Cameron Ball, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheet, Matt Rowe, Michael Ray, Sean Davie
- Central stags: Jack Boyle, Mason Hughes, Toby Findlay, Tom Bruce, Brad Shmulian, Ewald Schroeder, Joey Field, William Clark, Curtis Heavey (wk), Dane Cleaver (wk), Angus Shaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randle, Jayden Lennox, Ray Toole . , Tyler Anand
- Wellington Firebirds: Jesse Tashkov, Mohammed Abbas, Nick Kelly, Sam Meacock, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Logan van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Peter Younghusband, Callum MacLachlan, Gareth Severin, Ian McPake, James Hartshorne, Liam Dowding, Michael Sneden, Yahya Zeb.
- Northern regions: Jet Rafale (c), Bharat Bublé, Fergus Lellman, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Katin Clarke, Christian Clarke, Robert O'Donnell, Brett Hampton, Snehith Reddy, Ben Bomar (wk), Frederick Walker, Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner. , Scott Johnston
