ND vs CK Prediction, Final, Super Smash 2025-26, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Northern Districts will face the Canterbury Kings in the grand finale of the Super Smash 2025-26 season at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, January 31.

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Led by Robert O’Donnell, Northern Districts held the pole position in the standings with five wins in 10 encounters. On the other hand, the Canterbury Kings held the third rank in the league phase. Later, they defeated the Auckland Aces in the Eliminator to advance to the grand finale.

ND vs CK, Super Smash 2025-26, Final Details

Match: Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings, Super Smash 2025-26, Final

Time & Date: 10:25 AM IST, Saturday, January 31

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

ND vs CK, Super Smash 2025-26, Final Pitch Report

The average first innings at this venue is 196 in the three games played here this season. All three games witnessed the team batting first coming out on top quite comfortably. Any score above 200 would be a daunting task for the chasing side.

ND vs CK, Super Smash 2025-26, Final Probable XIs

Northern Districts

Brett Hampton, Katene D Clarke, Joe Carter, Robert O'Donnell (c), Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Henry Cooper, Joshua Brown, Zak Gibson.

Canterbury Kings

Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Leo Carter, LLB Harper, Sean Davey, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae.

ND vs CK, Super Smash 2025-26, Final Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Northern Districts.

While the Districts suffered only one loss in 10 encounters, the Kings suffered four defeats in 10 contests. On that note, we can expect the Districts to comfortably have their hands on the silverware in the grand finale.

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