Auckland vs Canterbury, 19th Match, Super Smash 2025-26

t20Auckland won by 9 wkts

Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

14 Jan 2026, 5:10 am IST

canterbury won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Auckland

canterbury Inning Score: 132

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rhys Mariu	st Cam Fletcher b Rohit Gulati	20	23	2	0	86.96
Harry Chamberlain	c Solia b Siddhesh Dixit	4	3	1	0	133.33
Matthew Boyle	run out (Dale Phillips)	0	2	0	0	0
Cole McConchie	c Dale Phillips b Angus Olliver	1	6	0	0	16.67
Leo Carter	c Cam Fletcher b Siddhesh Dixit	39	32	3	1	121.88
Michael Rippon	c Ryan Harrison b Rohit Gulati	11	12	1	0	91.67
Jesse Frew	c Dale Phillips b Harjot Johal	23	16	2	1	143.75
Cameron Paul	b Harjot Johal	5	5	1	0	100
LLB Harper	run out (Cam Fletcher/Ryan Harrison)	15	14	0	1	107.14
Ish Sodhi	b Ryan Harrison	1	2	0	0	50
Fraser Sheat	not out	3	5	0	0	60

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Siddhesh Dixit	4	40	2	1	10
Angus Olliver	4	28	1	0	7
Harjot Johal	4	18	2	1	4.5
Ryan Harrison	4	24	1	1	6
Rohit Gulati	4	16	2	1	4

Auckland,Canterbury Inning Score: 136 /1

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Dale Phillips	not out	55	32	5	3	171.88
Sean Solia	c Cameron Paul b McConchie	27	14	2	2	192.86
Martin Guptill	not out	39	15	2	4	260

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Cole McConchie	2	27	1	0	13.5
Fraser Sheat	2	17	0	1	8.5
Cameron Paul	1	23	0	6	23
LLB Harper	1.1	14	0	1	12
Michael Rippon	2	20	0	0	10
Ish Sodhi	2	28	0	0	14

Match Summary

Match Highlight: Auckland vs Canterbury, 19th Match, Super Smash 2025-26

Date: January 13, 2026
Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

Auckland triumphed over Canterbury by 9 wickets in a commanding display of cricket prowess. Martin Guptill's explosive innings and Dale Phillips' steady performance led Auckland to a swift victory. Rohit Gulati and Harjot Johal excelled with the ball for Auckland, while Cam Fletcher was involved in multiple dismissals with impressive catches and a stumping.

Detailed Narrative

Canterbury Innings

Canterbury, after opting to bat first, struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Auckland bowling attack. They were bowled out for 132 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw only a few notable performances:

Leo Carter was the top scorer for Canterbury with 39 runs off 32 balls, including three fours and a six.
Jesse Frew contributed a brisk 23 off 16 balls.
Rhys Mariu managed to score 20 runs before being stumped by Cam Fletcher off Rohit Gulati's bowling.

Auckland's bowlers were effective throughout:

Rohit Gulati and Harjot Johal both took 2 wickets each, with Gulati being particularly economical, conceding just 16 runs in his 4 overs.
Siddhesh Dixit also claimed two wickets but was slightly expensive, giving away 40 runs.
Ryan Harrison chipped in with a wicket as well.

Auckland Innings

Chasing a modest target of 133, Auckland made quick work of the chase, reaching the target in just 10.1 overs for the loss of one wicket:

Dale Phillips played a crucial unbeaten knock of 55 runs from 32 balls, hitting five boundaries and three sixes, steering the chase confidently.
Martin Guptill was explosive with his bat, scoring an unbeaten 39 off just 15 deliveries, striking four sixes and two fours at an astounding strike rate of 260.
Sean Solia added a quickfire 27 off 14 balls before falling to Cole McConchie.

Auckland's batting partnership between Phillips and Guptill ensured they crossed the finish line with ease.

Notable Performances

Player of the Match: Dale Phillips for his all-around performance with both bat and involvement in key dismissals.
Bowling Excellence: Rohit Gulati's tight spell was instrumental in restricting Canterbury to a low total.
Fielding Brilliance: Cam Fletcher was exceptional behind the stumps with a stumping and a catch.

Auckland's comprehensive win highlighted their dominance in all departments, showcasing their readiness for future challenges in the Super Smash tournament.