Canterbury stormed into the Super Smash 2024-25 final with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Northern Knights in the Super Smash Eliminator Match on February 1st, thanks to a sensational new-ball spell from Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson.
Henry set the tone with three consecutive maidens, while Canterbury’s disciplined attack restricted the Knights to just 110/9 in their 20 overs, conceding only 10 runs in the powerplay. The chase was a mere formality as Canterbury cruised to victory in 13.1 overs, securing their place in the tournament’s grand finale. This article delves into the 2024-2025 Super Smash Eliminator Highlights which includes standout performances, key turning points, and the players who shone—or faltered—on the big stage.
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2024-2025 Super Smash Eliminator Highlights
Canterbury delivered a dominant performance in the Super Smash Eliminator Match on February 1st, dismantling Northern Knights by seven wickets in Wellington. Opting to bowl first, Canterbury’s new-ball duo of Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson wreaked havoc, reducing the Knights to a disastrous 7/5 within the first six overs. Henry was the standout performer, bowling three consecutive maidens, conceding just two runs, and claiming two crucial wickets. Canterbury’s disciplined bowling effort saw the Knights crawl to 10/5 at the end of the powerplay.
𝑼𝒏𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒚! 🤯⚡
He conceded just 2 runs in his four-over spell against Northern Brave in the Eliminator 🔥✨
22 dot balls from the BlackCaps pacer! 🏏#MattHenry #Canterbury #NewZealand #SuperSmash… pic.twitter.com/zAc22rvIBe
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 1, 2025
Jeet Raval (45 off 39) and Brett Hampton attempted to rebuild the innings, but Henry Shipley’s double strike further derailed the Knights. Neil Wagner’s late cameo added some respectability to the total, but the Knights could only muster 110/9 in 20 overs.
4️⃣ Overs, 3️⃣ Maidens, 2️⃣ Wickets for just 2️⃣ Runs! 🤯
An exhibition of fast bowling from Matt Henry at the SuperSmash Men’s Elimination Final! 👏#SuperSmashonFanCode pic.twitter.com/q8xLYCvLIK
— FanCode (@FanCode) February 1, 2025
Canterbury’s chase was clinical, with Matthew Boyle smashing a 25-ball 48 and Chad Bowes anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 33. They comfortably overhauled the target in just 13.1 overs, sealing a dominant victory. Henry was deservedly named Player of the Match for his sensational spell that set the tone for Canterbury’s triumph.
2024-2025 Super Smash Eliminator Highlights Of Scorecard
Northern Knights Innings
Top Scorers
- Jeet Raval: 45 (39 balls, 5 fours)
- Brett Hampton: 19 (16 balls, 3 fours)
Top Wicket Takers (Canterbury)
- Kyle Jamieson: 4-0-19-3
- Matt Henry: 4-3-2-2
- Henry Shipley: 3-0-17-3
Total: 110/9 in 20 overs
Canterbury Innings
Top Scorers
- Matthew Boyle: 48 (25 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes)
- Chad Bowes: 33* (35 balls, 2 fours)
Top Wicket Takers (Northern Knights)
- Fergus Lellman: 2.1-0-13-2
- Kristian Clarke: 3-0-23-1
Total: 111/3 in 13.1 overs
Result: Canterbury won by 7 wickets with 41 balls to spare.
Best and Worst Performers in Super Smash Eliminator Match
Top Performers
1. Matt Henry (Canterbury):
- Bowling: 4 overs, 3 maidens, 2 runs, 2 wickets.
- Henry’s exceptional bowling spell set the tone for Canterbury in the Super Smash Eliminator Match, dismantling Northern Knights’ top order and maintaining an economy of just 0.50.
2. Kyle Jamieson (Canterbury):
- Bowling: 4 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets.
- Jamieson complemented Henry’s efforts, taking critical wickets, including dismissing Joe Carter and Ben Pomare.
3. Matthew Boyle (Canterbury):
- Batting: 48 runs off 25 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes).
- Boyle’s aggressive batting in the chase ensured Canterbury crossed the target with ease.
4. Henry Shipley (Canterbury):
- Bowling: 3 overs, 17 runs, 3 wickets.
- Shipley’s double strike in the middle overs broke Northern Knights’ recovery efforts.
5. Jeet Raval (Northern Knights):
- Batting: 45 runs off 39 balls (5 fours).
- Raval was the lone warrior in the Northern Knights’ batting lineup, providing some resistance with a steady knock.
Underperformers
1. Northern Knights’ Top Order (Katene D Clarke, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare, Fergus Lellman):
- The top four batters contributed only 6 runs collectively, with three ducks. They succumbed to the new-ball pressure from Henry and Jamieson.
2. Matthew Fisher (Northern Knights):
- Bowling: 4 overs, 37 runs, 0 wickets.
- Fisher leaked runs at an economy of 9.20 and failed to make an impact with the ball.
3. Kristian Clarke (Northern Knights):
- Batting: Duck (0 runs off 1 ball).
- Bowling: 3 overs, 23 runs, 1 wicket.
- Although Clarke took a wicket, his expensive bowling and failure with the bat added to the Knights’ woes.
4. Mitchell Hay (Canterbury):
- Batting: Duck (0 runs off 2 balls).
- Hay fell in the first over, contributing nothing with the bat.
Canterbury’s Masterclass Paves Way to the Final
Canterbury’s emphatic victory in the Super Smash Eliminator Match showcased their prowess with both ball and bat, leaving no doubt about their championship credentials. The lethal opening spell from Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson dismantled Northern Knights’ hopes early, while the middle and lower-order bowling from Henry Shipley ensured there was no way back for the Knights.
On the batting front, Matthew Boyle’s fireworks and Chad Bowes’ composed knock highlighted Canterbury’s depth and confidence. The Northern Knights, on the other hand, will rue their top-order collapse and the lack of penetration in their bowling attack. With this dominant performance, Canterbury head into the final.
Related Match
Super Smash 2024-25 Eliminator Northern Knights vs Canterbury 02/01 PM 05:25 Local
