Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 19 – Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings on January 14 at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Match Prediction – Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings
LIVE SCORES – Match 19 – Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings (Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland)
Current Form of Auckland Aces:
The Auckland Aces sit at the top of the points table with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss this season. Bevon Jacobs is the leading run-scorer for the team, amassing 328 runs, while Harjot Johal tops the wickets chart with 10 dismissals. In their last outing, the Aces managed a victory over Otago Volts, winning by 5 wickets.
In that match, Otago Volts batted first and scored 159 runs. Jacob Cumming was dismissed for a duck, but Jamal Todd and Jack Boyle contributed with scores of 24 and 32, respectively. Llew Johnson provided a significant boost with a knock of 63 runs, but the lower order faltered. In reply, Auckland Aces faced early challenges, losing 3 wickets quickly. However, Mark Chapman scored 39 off 28 balls, and Jacobs led the charge with an unbeaten 78, ensuring victory in the 19th over.
Current Form of Canterbury Kings:
Canterbury Kings are currently in 2nd place with 4 wins and 1 loss. Tom Latham is their top run-scorer with 201 runs, and Cole McConchie leads in wickets taken, having claimed 7. In their latest encounter against the Auckland Aces, Canterbury triumphed by 17 runs.
Batting first, the Kings put up an impressive total of 216 for 6. Rhys Mariu contributed 43 runs, while Latham scored 55 off 32 balls. Matt Boyle also played a key role with a score of 52, and McConchie added a quick 28 runs. During the Auckland chase, the Aces stumbled early at 28 for 4. Despite Bevon Jacobs’ 88 and Cam Fletcher’s 80, they ultimately fell short of the target.
Squad Overview
Auckland Aces Squad:
Sid Dixit, Cam Fletcher, Matt Gibson, Rohit Gulati, Bevon Jacobs, Harrish Kannan, Simon Keene, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie, Angus Olliver, Dale Phillips, Samrath Singh, Sean Solia, Lachie Stackpole, Jordan Sussex
Canterbury Kings Squad:
Chad Bowes, Matt Boyle, Leo Carter, Jesse Frew, Scott Janett, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Angus Mckenzie, Cam Paul, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon, Matt Rowe, Fraser Sheat
Match Predictions – Pre-Play
Who will win the toss? – Auckland Aces
Match winner? – Canterbury Kings
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Bevon Jacobs (Auckland Aces), Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Harjot Johal (Auckland Aces), Cameron Paul (Canterbury Kings)
Most Sixes – Mark Chapman (Auckland Aces), Cole McConchie (Canterbury Kings)
Player of the Match – Cole McConchie (Canterbury Kings)
Projected Scores: Canterbury Kings 175+, Auckland Aces 165+
Match Handicap: Canterbury Kings
Live Cricket Streaming Super Smash 2025-26 – Watch live cricket (geo-restrictions apply).
*Note: Predictions are subject to change closer to match time based on final team announcements. We will provide ‘In-Play’ updates, so stay tuned.
The predictions are informed by statistics and insights from AI and cricket experts – remember, when the fun stops… STOP.
© Cricket World 2026
