Central Districts won the toss and chose to bowl first in the Super Smash Final match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Let’s examine the Central Districts vs Canterbury Kings 2024-2025 Super Smash Final highlights.
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Super Smash Final Match Results
Tom Bruce’s Central Districts emerged victorious at the Basin Reserve on Sunday in the 2024–25 men’s Super Smash Final, defeating a formidable Canterbury Kings side stacked with international experience. Despite missing key players like Doug Bracewell (away at SA20), Ajaz Patel (injured), and the retiring Seth Rance, the Stags showcased depth and resilience. They dominantly secured the title with a disciplined bowling effort and a composed chase.
2024-2025 Super Smash Final Highlights
With the initial two wickets falling inside three overs for a mere 14 runs, Canterbury Kings made a terrible start to their innings. Daryl Mitchell steadied the innings following Chad Bowes’ removal in the sixth over. On a difficult two-paced pitch where the hitters had trouble finding their timing, Central Districts bowling held the Kings to a respectable 135-8.
Except for a 59-run stand between Cole McConchie and Daryl Mitchell, Canterbury struggled to settle against the Stags’ tight bowling. Matt Boyle left cheaply after being exposed by Angus Schaw, and Mitch Hay was fired early. Chad Bowes’ dismissal at 39-3 gave the Stags the upper hand over Canterbury. Mitchell and McConchie were removed in consecutive overs despite their attempts to rally, adding 59 for the fourth wicket.
Mitchell fell four runs short of fifty after being caught off a full toss by Toby Findlay, and McConchie was run out by a direct hit from skipper Bruce. Blair Tickner was outstanding, giving up just 17 runs in four overs despite only taking one wicket. The Kings finished strongly, with Findlay and Brett Randell taking five of their eight wickets. However, it wasn’t enough to win the Super Smash final match.
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Despite Jack Boyle’s dismissal without additional assistance, Will Young began his pursuit in a positive mood. Dane Cleaver played the game-winning innings, scoring 43 off 34 balls. The Canterbury Kings Super Smash final match curse persisted as they fell to the Central Districts in their sixth straight decider, but this helped the Central Districts chase the aim. For the first time in six years, Northern Districtss has won a title. Auckland won the T20 championship last season because of rain, and Canterbury hasn’t won since 2006.
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Who Won 2024-25 Super Smash Title？
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The Central Districts qualified for the Final Match after finishing first in the league stages’ points table. Tom Bruce led the Central Districts in scoring with 325 runs in the Super Smash. With 15 scalps, Blair Tickner led the Central Districts in wicket-taking in the Super Smash.
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With this commanding victory, the Central Districts ended a six-year title drought, reaffirming their status as one of New Zealand’s premier domestic T20 teams. Meanwhile, Canterbury’s heartbreak continued as they fell short in a Super Smash final for the sixth consecutive time. Despite their strong campaign, they once again had to settle for second place, while the Stags lifted the trophy in a well-deserved celebration. This is All IPL criclive’s coverage for 2024-2025 Super Smash Final highlights.
2024-2025 Super Smash Final Squads
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Central Districts Squad
Brad Schmulian, Brett Randell, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Doug Bracewell, Ewald Schreuder, John Boyle, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, Mason Hughes, Roy Toole, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, and Brad Schmulian
Canterbury Kings Squad
Angus McKenzie, Cam Paul, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Rae, Michael Rippon, Mitchell Hay, Rhys Mariu, Sean Davey, Tom Latham, Will O’Rourke, Zak Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Ken McClure, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Boyle, Matt Henry, Matt Rowe
