Source: Radio New Zealand
Canterbury celebrates the wicket of Adi Ashok of the Auckland Aces during the Super Smash Elimination Final, Canterbury Kings Vs Auckland Aces, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Friday. photosport
Canterbury will contest a sixth consecutive Super Smash T20 men’s final after trouncing Auckland in their knockout clash in Christchurch.
The Cantabrians will take momentum into Saturday night’s decider against top qualifiers Northern Districts.
The home side’s disciplined bowling attack proved too much for Auckland, who crumbled to be all out for 106 in 18.4 overs at Hagley Oval.
Captain Cole McConchie returned three for 20 and Fraser Sheat three for 13 while in the chase, marking his 100th T20 match for Canterbury. Opener Chad Bowes powered to an unbeaten 59 off 31 balls, with 9.3 overs to spare.
Canterbury get another crack – under lights – at winning a competition they haven’t won since its inception in 2005/06.
Saturday afternoon’s women’s final will see Wellington Blaze play the Auckland Hearts, also at Hagley Oval.
Auckland knocked out Northern Districts, led by a fine all-round showing from captain Maddy Green.
Wellington are chasing a women’s three-peat, having qualified for a ninth successive final.
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