Northern Districts vs Central Districts, 24th Match

Hamilton
Seddon Park
185
34
19
Match abandoned without a ball bowled
Northern Districts vs Central Districts – Super Smash 2026

Published on Jan 18, 2026

Northern Districts vs Central Districts – Super Smash 2026

The Super Smash 2026 action shifts to Seddon Park, Hamilton, where the in-form Northern Districts (ND) lock horns with Central Districts (CS). Northern Districts are currently the most dangerous side in the tournament, riding high on four consecutive wins and smashing huge totals like 231, 189, and 240 in recent matches.

Central Districts have been inconsistent so far, following a Win-Loss-Win-Loss pattern, and will need a strong collective performance to challenge the red-hot hosts at their home fortress.

This match is extremely important for fantasy cricket players, as Seddon Park regularly delivers high-scoring thrillers and big fantasy points.

Match Details

  • Match: Northern Districts vs Central Districts (Super Smash T20)
  • Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Date: 20 January 2026
  • Time: 10:25 AM IST | 5:55 PM Local Time (NZDT)

Weather Report & Pitch Conditions

Pitch Report – Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park is known as a batting-friendly venue with short boundaries and quick outfield.

  • Average Score (Last 5 Matches): 177 runs
  • Pacers’ Impact: 43 wickets
  • Spinners’ Impact: 19 wickets

While batters dominate here, fast bowlers who bowl hard lengths and death overs have enjoyed major success. Expect another high-scoring match, with pacers playing a decisive role.

Weather Forecast

  • Temperature: 22°C – 24°C
  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • Humidity: Around 65%
  • Rain Chance: Very low

The light breeze in Hamilton may assist swing bowlers early, but overall conditions are perfect for a full 40-over contest.

Team News & Probable Playing XI

Northern Districts (ND)

Northern Districts look settled and confident, with their top order in destructive form.

Probable XI :- Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Brett Hampton, Ben Pomare (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Robert O'Donnell

Central Districts (CS)

Central Districts will rely heavily on their experienced batters and pace attack.

Probable XI :- Will Young, Tom Bruce, Dane Cleaver (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Doug Bracewell / Joey Field, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox

Key Players for Fantasy Contests

Katene Clarke (ND)

  • Series Runs: 330
  • Recent Scores: 100, 97
  • One of the best captaincy options for Mega Leagues due to his explosive batting at the top.

Scott Kuggeleijn (ND)

  • Wickets: 12
  • Runs: 93
  • Bowls at the death and hits big sixes – a fantasy MVP.

Brett Hampton (ND)

  • Runs: 281
  • Wickets: 4
  • Consistent all-round performer, ideal vice-captain choice.

Dean Foxcroft (CS)

  • Runs: 234
  • Central Districts’ most reliable batter and key anchor in run chases.

Dane Cleaver (CS)

  • Runs: 241
  • Adds fantasy value with wicketkeeping points.
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Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Picks

  • Safe Captain Choices: Katene Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn
  • Safe Vice-Captain Choices: Brett Hampton, Dean Foxcroft
  • Grand League Differential: Matthew Fisher (7 wickets in the series)

Winning Fantasy Strategy

  1. Prioritize Pacers: With 43 wickets for fast bowlers, pace is the key at Seddon Park.
  2. Top-Order Batters are Crucial: ND’s top 3 batters are in exceptional form and must be prioritized.
  3. Limit Finger Spinners: Apart from quality bowlers like Ajaz Patel, spinners may struggle due to short boundaries.

Final Word

Northern Districts enter this clash as clear favorites, but Central Districts have enough firepower to make it competitive. For fantasy players, this match is a points jackpot if you select the right top-order batters and death-over pacers.

Good luck with your fantasy teams – analyze the toss and lock in your winning combination! 🏏🔥

Super Smash ND vs CS players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selection
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
Katene ClarkeNDBAT58RHB563154810629.2143.069230RMF000-276113.7682330083.317.730.710.63
Mason HughesCDBAT5LHB5039127.890.6906RM000-4325.37622033.322.610.130.14
Joe CarterNDBAT54RHB5179598321.79121.395125000-18329874500243.951.512.51
Zak GibsonNDBOWL23RHB84431310.75107.505RM18183.125.448.1718.603/17131123123031001050.110.18
Toby FindlayCDBOWL14RHB00000RM13133.328.698.572003/295632.71960433.3117.820.150.27
Brett HamptonNDALL84RHB73712286518.6136.747160RMF45382.325.19.1416.403/1416125.87552814100774.242.683.76
Tom BruceCDBAT158RHB1513036819530.42141.5225473OB25151.927.668.6119.203/9100359.717993066.7463.685.426.31
Xavier BellNDBAT10RHB731485337138.31118RM000-1638.323011005051.850.090.11
Scott KuggeleijnNDBOWL175RHB1135111634118.75139.610134RFM1691863.326.18.6418.154/17706113.56819312100880.943.054.67
Ollie WhiteNDBOWL8LHB51593014.7590.7605SLA101140-128160009000
Sam CassidyCDALL7RHB53754937.512509RM000-0345.713773033.354.060.160.21
Tim PringleNDALL60RHB32102913813.22107.38027SLA56553.425.257.3120.703/1414636.521921433.3811.140.450.68
Curtis HeaphyCDWK22RHB2053887825.86109.29243000-4720.414379028.664.290.220.22
Ajaz PatelCDBOWL94LHB361715213891.01011SLA92993.424.187.5719.134/1622759.74187942.91073.252.734.31
Robert O'DonnellNDBAT86RHB752318427335.42132.4212228RM312.3699.854201/3036353.716179066.7518.980.861.16
Dane CleaverCDWK123RHB11610264411424.94134.2112346LB000-102770.7495241071.4385.5723.1810.21
Brett RandellCDBOWL45RHB14866121189.1806RM44483.327.729.1618.103/2519750.735525757.1815.580.350.65
Blair TicknerCDBOWL106RHB191158227.2592.0606RMF1031453.622.278.7515.275/192317474021001061.011.662.77
Ben PomareNDWK18RHB1311452912.08110.68021OB000-12624.214547050316.90.810.98
Joey FieldCDBOWL27RHB1043595.83109.3704RMF27272.826.379.4716.703/25192891785410082.110.050.08
Dean FoxcroftCDBAT68RHB611117308234.6125.2713203OB42252.230.848.3522.125/1131771.4500234171.4176.2912.5815.21
Matthew FisherNDBOWL35RHB11102682659.0901RFM33273.539.079.2525.303/1912659.73581750114.10.110.18
Completed matches of Northern Districts
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
31 Dec - 08:55 AMMount MaunganuiWellingtonWELLNorthern DistrictsND194/3 (20.0)181/10 (19.4) Wellington won by 13 runs
04 Jan - 10:25 AMMount MaunganuiOtagoOTAGONorthern DistrictsND166/6 (20.0)166/6 (20.0) Match tied
08 Jan - 06:40 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCANT240/4 (20.0)153/9 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 87 runs
11 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLNorthern DistrictsND185/7 (20.0)189/4 (16.2) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
13 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCDNorthern DistrictsND146/5 (20.0)120/4 (13.5) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (DLS method)
18 Jan - 08:55 AMDunedinNorthern DistrictsNDOtagoOTAGO231/3 (20.0)200/8 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 31 runs
20 Jan - 11:05 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCD Match abandoned without a ball bowled
22 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandNorthern DistrictsNDAucklandAUCK217/8 (20.0)110/10 (14.3) Northern Dis won by 107 runs
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 Central Districts
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
27 Dec - 08:55 AMPalmerston NorthCentral DistrictsCDWellingtonWELL188/7 (20.0)142/10 (17.5) Central D won by 46 runs
30 Dec - 08:55 AMAlexandraOtagoOTAGOCentral DistrictsCD193/7 (20.0)152/8 (20.0) Otago won by 41 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)
07 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonCentral DistrictsCDWellingtonWELL197/3 (20.0)195/7 (20.0) Central D won by 2 runs
13 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCDNorthern DistrictsND146/5 (20.0)120/4 (13.5) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (DLS method)
16 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierCentral DistrictsCDAucklandAUCK142/7 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) Central D won by 10 runs
20 Jan - 11:05 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCD Match abandoned without a ball bowled
24 Jan - 10:25 AMNapierOtagoOTAGOCentral DistrictsCD133/10 (18.0)134/4 (19.3) Central D won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
26 Jan - 08:55 AMAucklandAucklandAUCKCentral DistrictsCD219/5 (19.0)210/4 (19.0) Auckland won by 8 runs (DLS method)
Completed matches at Seddon Park
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Jan - 06:40 AMNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCANT240/4 (20.0)153/9 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 87 runs
20 Jan - 11:05 AMNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCD Match abandoned without a ball bowled
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