Canterbury is set to face Central Districts in match No. 14 of the Super Smash 2023-24 season. The game will take place at Canterbury’s home ground, Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The previous match at this venue was washed out due to rain. As we gear up for the CTB vs CS match, let’s analyze Hagley Oval Christchurch pitch report. You can also check Christchurch Cricket Stadium T20 records and the last T20 match scorecard in this space below.
Hagley Oval is one of the 10 T20 international venues which are located in New Zealand. Canterbury Kings are one of the tenants of this cricket stadium. This Super Smash season, Hagley Oval is scheduled to host 5 home games of Canterbury with one already washed out due to rain. The remaining four games at the venue will take place on January 5, 7, 9 and 11.
Hagley Oval T20 Records (Super Smash Records Since 2022)
In the last season, the venue hosted six games, including the tournament final. This season, the venue has only hosted one game, which unfortunately was abandoned due to rain. Here we are presenting the records from these seven matches.
- Matches Played: 7
- Won by the team batting first: 2
- Won by the team batting second: 4
- No result/Match Tied: 1
- Biggest score while batting first: Canterbury – 189/3 (20) vs Central Districts
- Lowest score while batting first: Canterbury – 132/8 (20) vs Wellington
- Biggest total chased: Otago chased 156 vs Canterbury
- Lowest Score Defended: Canterbury defended 154 vs Northern Knights
- Christchurch Cricket Stadium average 1st innings score in Super Smash: 155
- Christchurch Cricket Stadium average 2nd innings score in Super Smash: 139
- Best figures for a Pacer: Angus McKenzie (Canterbury) – 4/15 vs Otago
- Best figures for a Spinner: Mitchell Knights (Northern Knights) – 3/16 vs Canterbury
- Highest score by a Batter: Jake Gibson (Otago) – 96(63) vs Canterbury
Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report for Super Smash 2023-24
In past Super Smash matches, the Hagley Oval pitch has proven to be a neutral one. It provides an even bounce, helping batters find the middle of the bat. While seamers might find success in the initial overs, conditions are expected to become more favorable for the batters as the match progresses. Spinners’ role will be crucial in the middle overs.
Given the pitch’s batting-friendly nature, the toss winner in the CTB vs CS match may opt to bat first to make the most of favorable conditions. However, the team batting first must strive to set a good total on the board, as chasing a low total should not be challenging on this pitch.
Hagley Oval Christchurch Last T20 Match Scorecard (Before CTB vs CS Match)
As mentioned earlier, the last T20 match at Hagley Oval was washed out due to rain. Therefore, we are presenting the scorecard of the 2022-23 Super Smash final. Canterbury had faced the Northern Knights in the title match at Hagley Oval, but unfortunately, Canterbury disappointed the home crowd as the Knights secured an easy 7-wicket win.
| Canterbury: 154-6 (20) | Northern Knights: 156-3 (18) |
| Cole McConchie: 54(36) | Tim Seifert: 51(40) |
| Leo Carter: 37(36) | Joe Carter: 30*(19) |
| Henry Shipley: 35(21) | Katene Clarke: 28(17) |
| Mitchell Santner: 4 – 0 – 16 – 3 | Henry Shipley: 4 – 0 – 42 – 2 |
| Neil Wagner: 4 – 0 – 22 – 2 | Todd Astle: 4 – 0 – 30 – 1 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn: 3 – 0 – 29 – 1 | |
| Match Result: Northern Knights won by 7 Wickets |