The Super Smash 2025-26 season has delivered an exciting start, with high-scoring thrillers, abandoned encounters, ties, and dominant team performances across New Zealand. Running from December 26, 2025, to January 31, 2026, the tournament features six competitive teams in a double round-robin format, followed by the Eliminator and Grand Final in Christchurch.
With matches taking place at scenic venues like Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin, Alexandra, Auckland, Nelson, Napier, and Christchurch, the season promises a month of top-level domestic T20 action. Teams are battling hard for points as they aim to secure one of the top three spots in the standings.
Super Smash 2025-26: Latest Points Table
Here are the updated team standings after the early matches:
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1.98 | 20 |
| Northern Brave | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.326 | 16 |
| Canterbury | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -0.24 | 16 |
| Otago | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | -0.54 | 14 |
| Central Stags | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | -0.999 | 8 |
| Wellington | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | -0.73 | 6 |
Canterbury and Auckland are currently leading with consistent performances, while Wellington has struggled to convert early starts into victories.
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Super Smash 2025-26: Match Results (Completed + Upcoming Fixtures)
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 26 | Northern Brave vs Auckland | Hamilton | No Result |
| 2 | Dec 27 | Central Stags vs Wellington | Palmerston North | Central Stags won by 46 runs |
| 3 | Dec 28 | Otago vs Canterbury | Alexandra | Canterbury won by 28 runs |
| 4 | Dec 29 | Wellington vs Auckland | Wellington | Auckland won by 5 wickets |
| 5 | Dec 30 | Otago vs Central Stags | Alexandra | Otago won by 41 runs |
| 6 | Dec 31 | Northern Brave vs Wellington | Mount Maunganui | Wellington won by 13 runs |
| 7 | Jan 1 | Canterbury vs Central Stags | Christchurch | Canterbury won by 36 runs |
| 8 | Jan 2 | Auckland vs Wellington | Auckland | Match Abandoned |
| 9 | Jan 3 | Central Stags vs Canterbury | Nelson | Canterbury won by 9 wickets |
| 10 | Jan 4 | Northern Brave vs Otago | Mount Maunganui | Match Tied |
| 11 | Jan 6 | Auckland vs Otago | Auckland | Auckland won by 88 runs |
| 12 | Jan 7 | Wellington vs Central Stags | Wellington | Central Stags won by 2 runs |
| 13 | Jan 8 | Northern Brave vs Canterbury | Hamilton | Northern Brave won by 87 runs |
| 14 | Jan 9 | Wellington vs Otago | Wellington | Otago won by 6 wickets |
| 15 | Jan 10 | Canterbury vs Auckland | Christchurch | Canterbury won by 17 Runs |
| 16 | Jan 11 | Wellington vs Northern Brave | Wellington | Northern Brave won by 6 Wickets |
| 17 | Jan 12 | Otago vs Auckland | Dunedin | Auckland won by 5 Wickets |
| 18 | Jan 13 | Central Stags vs Northern Brave | Napier | Northern Brave won by DLS Method |
| 19 | Jan 14 | Auckland vs Canterbury | Auckland | Auckland won by 9 Wickets |
| 20 | Jan 15 | Otago vs Wellington | Dunedin | Otago won by 5 Wickets |
| 21 | Jan 16 | Central Stags vs Auckland | Napier | Upcoming |
| 22 | Jan 18 | Otago vs Northern Brave | Dunedin | Upcoming |
| 23 | Jan 19 | Wellington vs Canterbury | Wellington | Upcoming |
| 24 | Jan 20 | Northern Brave vs Central Stags | Hamilton | Upcoming |
| 25 | Jan 21 | Canterbury vs Otago | Christchurch | Upcoming |
| 26 | Jan 22 | Auckland vs Northern Brave | Auckland | Upcoming |
| 27 | Jan 23 | Canterbury vs Wellington | Christchurch | Upcoming |
| 28 | Jan 24 | Central Stags vs Otago | Napier | Upcoming |
| 29 | Jan 25 | Canterbury vs Northern Brave | Christchurch | Upcoming |
| 30 | Jan 26 | Auckland vs Central Stags | Auckland | Upcoming |
| 31 | Jan 30 | Eliminator (TBA vs TBA) | Christchurch | Upcoming |
| 32 | Jan 31 | Final (TBA vs TBA) | Christchurch | Upcoming |
The competition remains wide open, with tight finishes and standout performances shaping the early narrative of the season.
Super Smash 2025-26: Tournament Format
- 6 teams, double round-robin stage
- Top team → Direct entry to Grand Final
- 2nd vs 3rd → Eliminator
- Winner of Eliminator joins table-topper in Final on January 31, 2026, Christchurch
Super Smash 2025-26: Key Highlights So Far
Competitive Matches Across Venues
The games at Alexandra, Dunedin, and Wellington have stood out with high scores and nail-biting finishes, including a rare tie between Northern Brave and Otago.
Strong Start by Canterbury
With multiple convincing wins, Canterbury has seized early momentum and looks like one of the strongest contenders for the playoffs.
Auckland’s Unbeaten Run
Auckland remains unbeaten, thanks to explosive batting and effective bowling spells, putting them in a strong early position.
Challenges for Wellington
Despite good individual performances, Wellington has struggled in the final overs, resulting in narrow defeats.
See Also: 6 Ball 6 Sixes Record List: International, IPL & Domestic Cricket
Super Smash 2025-26: Venues
Matches are being played across New Zealand at:
- Hamilton
- Wellington
- Dunedin
- Alexandra
- Christchurch
- Auckland
- Napier
- Nelson
- Palmerston North
- Mount Maunganui
The Elimination Final and Grand Final will both be held at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
As the league progresses into its mid-stage, the points table is expected to shift rapidly. Teams like Otago and Northern Brave remain in playoff contention, while Wellington must win consistently to stay alive.
From power-hitting displays to tight bowling spells, the upcoming matches promise even more excitement as teams push for a top-three finish.
