New Zealand’s Premier Women’s T20 Cricket League
Super Smash is the biggest T20 cricket tournament for women in New Zealand. Teams play fast, exciting cricket all across the country. Each team gets 20 overs to bat, which makes every game fun to watch.
Six teams play in this competition. Each team comes from a different part of New Zealand. This tournament is really important because many players who do well here get selected for New Zealand’s national team, the WHITE FERNS.
History of Women’s Super Smash
Women’s T20 cricket in New Zealand started in 2007. Since then, it has become more popular every year. The tournament has helped lots of talented players reach the international level.
The competition started small but grew bigger over time. In 2018, it got the Super Smash name, which made it more popular. Here’s how things changed over the years.
| Year / Era | Competition Name | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | State League Twenty20 | First official women’s domestic T20 season in New Zealand. |
| 2009–2018 | Various Names (e.g., NZC Women’s Twenty20) | Women’s cricket continued growing with different formats and names. |
| 2018–19 to Present | Women’s Super Smash | Unified branding with consistent format. Regular scheduling increased visibility. |
Getting the Super Smash name really helped women’s cricket. Now more people watch the games, and the women players get proper recognition. Every year the tournament gets better and more competitive.
Super Smash 2025-26
Schedule
The 2025-26 season kicks off on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025. Matches will go on until late January 2026. After all the regular games finish, the playoffs will decide the champion. Here are all the matches you can watch.
Match Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue | Teams | GMT | Local | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, 26 Dec | Hamilton | Northern Districts Women vs Auckland Women | 5:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10:50 AM |
| 2 | Sat, 27 Dec | Palmerston North | Central Districts Women vs Wellington Women | 11:40 PM (26 Dec) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 3 | Sun, 28 Dec | Alexandra | Otago Women vs Canterbury Women | 11:40 PM (27 Dec) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 4 | Mon, 29 Dec | Wellington | Wellington Women vs Auckland Women | 11:40 PM (28 Dec) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 5 | Tue, 30 Dec | Alexandra | Otago Women vs Central Districts Women | 11:40 PM (29 Dec) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 6 | Wed, 31 Dec | Mount Maunganui | Northern Districts Women vs Wellington Women | 11:40 PM (30 Dec) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 7 | Thu, 1 Jan | Christchurch | Canterbury Women vs Central Districts Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 8 | Fri, 2 Jan | Auckland | Auckland Women vs Wellington Women | 11:40 PM (1 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 9 | Sat, 3 Jan | Nelson | Central Districts Women vs Canterbury Women | 11:40 PM (2 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 10 | Sun, 4 Jan | Mount Maunganui | Northern Districts Women vs Otago Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 11 | Tue, 6 Jan | Auckland | Auckland Women vs Otago Women | 3:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 9:20 AM |
| 12 | Wed, 7 Jan | Wellington | Wellington Women vs Central Districts Women | 11:40 PM (6 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 13 | Thu, 8 Jan | Hamilton | Northern Districts Women vs Canterbury Women | 5:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10:50 AM |
| 14 | Fri, 9 Jan | Wellington | Wellington Women vs Otago Women | 11:40 PM (8 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 15 | Sat, 10 Jan | Christchurch | Canterbury Women vs Auckland Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 16 | Sun, 11 Jan | Wellington | Wellington Women vs Northern Districts Women | 11:40 PM (10 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 17 | Mon, 12 Jan | Dunedin | Otago Women vs Auckland Women | 11:40 PM (11 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 18 | Tue, 13 Jan | Napier | Central Districts Women vs Northern Districts Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 19 | Wed, 14 Jan | Auckland | Auckland Women vs Canterbury Women | 3:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 9:20 AM |
| 20 | Thu, 15 Jan | Dunedin | Otago Women vs Wellington Women | 11:40 PM (14 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 21 | Fri, 16 Jan | Napier | Central Districts Women vs Auckland Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 22 | Sun, 18 Jan | Dunedin | Otago Women vs Northern Districts Women | 11:40 PM (17 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 23 | Mon, 19 Jan | Wellington | Wellington Women vs Canterbury Women | 11:40 PM (18 Jan) | 12:40 PM | 5:10 AM |
| 24 | Tue, 20 Jan | Hamilton | Northern Districts Women vs Central Districts Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
| 25 | Wed, 21 Jan | Christchurch | Canterbury Women vs Otago Women | 1:10 AM | 2:10 PM | 6:40 AM |
There are 25 matches in the regular season. Every team gets plenty of chances to show what they can do. Matches happen in different cities, so fans everywhere can watch live cricket near their homes.
Super Smash Teams
Six teams play in the women’s Super Smash. Each team represents a different cricket region in New Zealand:
Auckland Aces
Canterbury Kings
Central Stags
Northern Brave
Otago Volts
Wellington Firebirds
These teams have lots of fans who support them. The matches are always competitive because these teams really want to beat each other.
Super Smash 2025-26
Points Table
This table shows which teams are doing well and which ones need to catch up.
It changes after every match, so you can always see where your favorite team stands.
| Teams | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL (Auckland) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| OTG (Otago) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| WEL (Wellington) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| CD (Central Districts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| CNTBRY (Canterbury) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| NK (Northern Knights) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Right now all teams are at zero because the season hasn’t started yet. When teams win matches, they get points. The three teams with the most points will play in the finals.
Rules & Format of Super Smash
Super Smash follows the normal T20 cricket rules with a few special tournament rules. When you know these rules, watching matches becomes more enjoyable. Here are the most important ones.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Overs | Each team bats for a maximum of 20 overs |
| Bowling Restrictions | Each bowler can bowl up to 4 overs per innings |
| Time Requirements | Teams must complete their 20 overs in about 85 minutes |
| Rain-Affected Matches (DLS Method) | The DLS method calculates revised targets in interrupted matches |
| Minimum Overs for a Result | The team batting second must face at least 5 overs |
These rules make sure matches move quickly and stay fair. The DLS method is really helpful when it rains because rain often stops play during New Zealand’s summer.
Tournament Structure
The tournament has two parts: first the league stage, then the playoffs. In the league stage, every team plays against every other team twice. This gives everyone a fair chance to show they’re the best.
Number of Teams:
- Total Teams: 6
- Each team plays 10 matches (5 opponents × 2 matches each)
Total Matches:
- 25 league games (based on the 2025-26 schedule)
- 2 playoff matches (Eliminator + Final)
Every team plays both home and away games. This means fans in different parts of New Zealand can watch matches in their own cities.
Points System
Teams get points when they win matches. The system is simple and easy to understand. Here’s how many points teams get for different results.
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 4 points |
| Loss | 0 points |
| Tie | 2 points |
| No Result / Abandoned | 2 points |
Teams get the most points when they win. But even if a match is tied or gets cancelled, teams still get some points. This keeps things interesting all season long.
When two or more teams have the same points, we look at their Net Run Rate (NRR). The team with the better NRR gets ranked higher. This can decide who makes it to the playoffs.
Playoffs Format
Only the top three teams get to play in the playoffs when the league stage ends. The team that finishes first gets a big advantage. The second and third teams have to play an extra match. Here’s how it works.
| Position | Advances To |
|---|---|
| 1st | Grand Final |
| 2nd | Elimination Final |
| 3rd | Elimination Final |
The first-place team goes straight to the Grand Final. They just wait to see who wins the other playoff match. The second and third teams must play each other first.
Elimination Final:
- The 2nd and 3rd place teams play against each other
- Whoever wins this match goes to the Grand Final
- If the match is tied or cancelled, the higher-ranked team (2nd place) goes through
Grand Final:
- The 1st place team plays against the winner of the Elimination Final
- The winner becomes the Super Smash Champion
This system makes every league match really important. Teams try hard to finish first so they don’t have to play the Elimination Final.
Super Smash 2025-26
Live Streaming
Here’s where you can watch based on where you live.
Streaming Platforms by Region
| Region | Platform |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | TVNZ (TVNZ Duke / TVNZ+) |
| India | FanCode |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports / Discovery+ |
| United States | ESPN+ |
| Australia | Fox Sports / Kayo Sports |
For the latest information about streaming where you live, check the official Dream11 Super Smash website at supersmash.co.nz.
Sometimes broadcasting deals change, so it’s good to double-check before the season starts.
Super Smash Winners List
Many different teams have won the Super Smash championship over the years.
Some teams have won more than others. Here’s the complete list of champions.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Competition Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Wellington Blaze | Otago Sparks | Won by 8 runs | Super Smash |
| 2023–24 | Wellington Blaze | Central Hinds | Won by 1 run (DLS) | Super Smash |
| 2022–23 | Canterbury Magicians | Wellington Blaze | Won by 12 runs | Super Smash |
| 2021–22 | Wellington Blaze | Otago Sparks | Won by 75 runs | Super Smash |
| 2020–21 | Canterbury Magicians | Wellington Blaze | Won by 3 runs | Super Smash |
| 2019–20 | Wellington Blaze | Auckland Hearts | Won by 6 wickets | Super Smash |
| 2018–19 | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians | Won by 5 wickets | Super Smash |
| 2017–18 | Wellington Blaze | Auckland Hearts | Won by 6 wickets | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2016–17 | Otago Sparks | Canterbury Magicians | Won by 5 wickets | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2015–16 | Canterbury Magicians | Central Hinds | Won by 7 wickets | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2014–15 | Wellington Blaze | Otago Sparks | Won by 10 runs | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2013–14 | Auckland Hearts | Canterbury Magicians | Won by 2 wickets | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2012–13 | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians | Won by 4 wickets | New Zealand Women’s T20 Competition |
| 2011–12 | Canterbury Magicians | Auckland Hearts | Won by 45 runs | Action Cricket Twenty20 |
| 2010–11 | Canterbury Magicians | Wellington Blaze | Won by 3 wickets | Action Cricket Twenty20 |
| 2009–10 | Central Hinds | Auckland Hearts | Won by 10 wickets | New Zealand Cricket Women’s T20 |
| 2008–09 | Wellington Blaze | Canterbury Magicians | Won by 4 wickets | State League Twenty20 |
| 2007–08 | Canterbury Magicians | Central Hinds | Won by topping group stage | State League Twenty20 |
Wellington Blaze has won eight championships. That’s more than any other team. They’ve been winning titles for many years, which shows how strong and consistent they are.