AA vs CTB Head to Head Super Smash 2024-25: The 20th edition of the Super Smash League has brought another thrilling season of New Zealand’s premier domestic tournament. Auckland Aces will defend their title as they won the last season due to their group standing. That was their fifth title in total. They are the most successful team in the history of Super Smash competition.
Auckland Aces have defended their title in the past. Can they do it again and add another trophy to their cabinet? However, it won’t be easy, as the other opponents are also strong. The inaugural season winner, Canterbury, are one of them.
Though they have won only one title but they have made it to the finals in the last four consecutive seasons. These two teams will be up against each other in the Super Smash 2024-25. Here is everything you need to know about Auckland vs Canterbury head-to-head and stats, including the schedule and previous match results throughout the Super Smash history.
Auckland vs Canterbury Match Schedule
Auckland vs Canterbury will lock horns twice in the group stage of the Super Smash 2024-25. The first game will take place on January 03, 2025 (Friday) at 8:55 AM IST at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
The second meeting between these two sides will be on January 10, 2025 (Friday) at 10:25 AM. That clash will be held at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. There are chances that if these two sides can qualify for the next round, they will play again. The table contains all the Auckland vs Canterbury match details ahead of the Super Smash 2024-25.
| Match No. | Date & Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 03 January, 2025, 8:55 AM | Auckland vs Canterbury | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| 11 | 10 January 2025, 10:25 AM | Auckland vs Canterbury | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Auckland vs Canterbury head-to-head record
Auckland are leading the head-to-head record between the two teams. There have been 40 matches played so far. Auckland have registered 23 wins, while Canterbury have won 13 matches, and 4 games have been called off. Below you can see their head-to-head stats.
The table shows the Auckland vs Canterbury BBL head-to-head and stats-
| Teams | Won | Lost | NR | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 23 | 13 | 4 | 202 | 50 |
| Canterbury | 13 | 23 | 4 | 205 | 48 |
Auckland vs Canterbury Match Results
The table shows the Auckland vs Canterbury’ match results in the Big Bash League tournament for all the season.
| Home Team | Away Team | Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date |
| Auckland | Canterbury | no result | – | Auckland | Jan 28, 2024 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 8 wickets | Christchurch | Jan 7, 2024 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 27 runs | Auckland | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 14 runs | Auckland | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 4 wickets | Christchurch | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Canterbury | 18 runs | Christchurch | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 5 wickets | Auckland | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Canterbury | 6 runs | Christchurch | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 10 wickets | Auckland | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 7 wickets | Auckland | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | no result | – | Christchurch | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 9 wickets | Christchurch | Jan 26, 2019 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 5 wickets | Auckland | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 4 wickets | Auckland | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 7 runs | Christchurch | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 5 wickets | Auckland | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 6 wickets | Christchurch | Dec 11, 2016 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 2 runs | New Plymouth | Dec 12, 2015 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Canterbury | 6 wickets | Christchurch | Nov 26, 2015 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | tied | – | Auckland | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 6 wickets | Napier | Nov 29, 2014 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 5 wickets | Christchurch | Nov 27, 2014 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Canterbury | 21 runs | Christchurch | Jan 5, 2014 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 7 wickets | Auckland | Nov 30, 2013 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 4 wickets | Rangiora | Jan 13, 2013 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 8 runs | Auckland | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 44 runs | Auckland | Jan 22, 2012 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 7 wickets | Auckland | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 4 wickets | Rangiora | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Auckland | 12 runs | Auckland | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 1 run | Christchurch | Dec 12, 2010 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 6 wickets | Christchurch | Jan 24, 2010 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 5 wickets | Auckland | Jan 4, 2010 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 2 wickets | Auckland | Feb 8, 2009 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | tied | – | Auckland | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland | 15 runs | Christchurch | Jan 21, 2007 |
| Auckland | Canterbury | Canterbury | 6 wickets | Auckland | Feb 5, 2006 |
Auckland vs Canterbury Top Players
Auckland
Sean Solia will lead the defending champion in the Super Smash 2024-25. He is a match-winning all-rounder who has been performing for the team for quite a while now. Apart from him, they have Ben Lister, Bevon Jacobs, and Can Fletcher, who are some big names on the New Zealand domestic circuit. Mark Chapman and Martin Guptill are also part of this team, but their availability depends on the other assignments (international and franchise cricket).
Canterbury
All-rounder Cole McConchie is one of the notable names in the New Zealand cricket circuit, and he has the responsibility to lead the team this season. The side is full of superstars, which makes them pretty strong. Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, and Henry Nicholls are some Kiwi international stars who will make their presence felt as per their availability. The bowling department has Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Williamson ORourke, and Kyle Jamieson. Overall, this is one of the strongest squads in the competition.
