The Super Smash continues on December 28 as Otago Volts take on Canterbury Kings in Match 3, with both teams aiming for early momentum.
Here are the Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 3 – Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings, to be played on the 28th of December at the Molyneux Park, Alexandra.
Points Table
Match 3 – Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings (Molyneux Park, Alexandra)
Current Form Otago Volts:
Otago Volts performed poorly in the last edition of Super Smash competition. They finished at the 5th position on points table and failed to qualify for the Playoffs.
The top run scorer for Otago Volts in the last edition of Super Smash was Dale Phillips with 210 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Otago Volts in the last edition of Super Smash was Andrew Hazeldine with 13 scalps under his belt.
Otago Volts have once again named quite a weak side. It won’t be a surprise if they fail to make it to the Playoffs.
Players to look out for:
1. Max Chu – He has been in decent form lately in the T20 leagues around the world. Chu is expected to score plenty of runs in the upcoming matches.
2. Danru Ferns – He is a quality bowler, who has a knack of providing breakthroughs in the Powerplay overs of an innings.
Current Form Canterbury Kings:
Canterbury Kings are the runners up of the Super Smash competition. They managed to qualify for the Finals but lost to Central Districts.
The top run scorer for Canterbury Kings in the last edition of Super Smash was Matt Boyle with 377 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Canterbury Kings in the last edition of Super Smash was Kyle Jamieson with 14 scalps under his belt.
Canterbury Kings are one of the strongest sides taking part in the competition. They are expected to qualify for the Finals.
Players to look out for:
1. Rhys Mariu – He is a phenomenal striker of the cricket ball, who can take his team off to flying starts in the T20 format.
2. Michael Rippon – He is an intelligent spin bowler, who doesn’t leak runs and picks up wickets when it matters the most.
Batting Stats T20
Let’s have a look at the squads
Otago Volts Squad
Matt Bacon, Jack Boyle, Max Chu, Mason Clarke, Jacob Cumming, Danru Ferns, Luke Georgeson, Jake Gibson, Andrew Hazeldine, Llew Johnson, Troy Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Jarrod McKay, Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd
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 Prediction – Volts v Canterbury Kings
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Otago Volts
Who will win?– Canterbury Kings
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Rhys Mariu (Canterbury Kings), Max Chu (Otago Volts)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Michael Rippon (Canterbury Kings), Danru Ferns (Otago Volts)
Most Sixes – Leo Carter (Canterbury Kings), Max Chu (Otago Volts)
Player of the Match– Rhys Mariu (Canterbury Kings)
Team Scores Batting first – Canterbury Kings 180+, Otago Volts 170+
Match Handicap: Canterbury Kings
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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