Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27 03:50 | - | Auckland Women vs Wellington Women | View |
| 01/28 01:10 | - | Canterbury Women vs Northern Districts Women | View |
| 01/29 01:10 | - | Central Districts Women vs Auckland Women | View |
| 01/29 23:40 | - | Wellington Women vs Northern Districts Women | View |
Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 23:40 | - | Canterbury Women vs Central Districts Women | 135-90 |
| 01/25 01:10 | - | Northern Districts Women vs Otago Women | 127-128 |
| 01/24 01:10 | - | Canterbury Women vs Wellington Women | 101-104 |
| 01/22 23:40 | - | Auckland Women vs Otago Women | 162/2(20)-137/7(20) |
| 01/21 23:40 | - | Wellington Women vs Canterbury Women | 171/3(20)-132/10(18.2) |
| 01/21 01:10 | - | Northern Districts Women vs Central Districts Women | /()-/() |
| 01/19 23:40 | - | Wellington Women vs Auckland Women | 134/4(20)-121/6(20) |
| 01/18 23:40 | - | Northern Districts Women vs Canterbury Women | 138/5(20)-141/6(19.3) |
| 01/17 21:40 | - | Otago Women vs Wellington Women | 123/3(18)-120/5(20) |
| 01/17 01:10 | - | Central Districts Women vs Canterbury Women | 120/2(17)-119/10(19.3) |
| 01/15 23:40 | - | Otago Women vs Northern Districts Women | 110/9(20)-113/3(14) |
| 01/14 23:40 | - | Auckland Women vs Central Districts Women | 139/7(20)-130/7(20) |
Wikipedia - Super Smash (women's cricket)
The Women's Super Smash, known for sponsorship reasons as the Dream11 Super Smash, is a women's Twenty20 competition organised by New Zealand Cricket.
The competition began in 2007–08 and features six teams, who play each other twice in a double round-robin format. The winner of the group advances to the final, and the second and third placed teams play in an elimination final. The competition runs alongside the 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone Shield.
The current champions are Wellington Blaze, who won the 2023-24 competition and are the most successful team in the history of the competition with eight title wins.
History
The tournament began in 2007–08, as the State League Twenty20. Teams played each other once, with the winner of the group being crowned champions: Canterbury Magicians were the inaugural winners. The following season had a final, in which Wellington Blaze beat defending champions Canterbury.
The following season kept the same format, but was known as the New Zealand Cricket Women's Twenty20, with the Central Hinds winning their first title. For the following two seasons, the tournament was known as the Action Cricket Twenty20, before becoming simply the New Zealand Women's Twenty20 Competition until the 2017–18 season. In this period, Wellington and Canterbury won three titles apiece, and one each for Auckland Hearts and Otago Sparks.
In 2018–19, the tournament was renamed the Burger King Women's Super Smash, in line with the men's competition. In 2019–20, Dream11 became the sponsors, and an elimination final, a match between the second and third placed teams to advance to the final, was introduced. Wellington Blaze won three titles in a row between 2017–18 and 2019–20, but Canterbury beat them in the final in 2020–21. Wellington regained their title in 2021–22, going unbeaten in the group stage before beating Otago in the final. Canterbury won their sixth title in 2022–23, beating Wellington in the final after finishing third in the group stage. Wellington Blaze claimed their eighth title after defeating Central Hinds in the 2023–24 final.
With a vibrant atmosphere and a fast-paced format, the Super Smash Women captivates fans with thrilling matches filled with explosive batting, strategic bowling, and exceptional fielding. The tournament not only highlights the skills of established players but also provides a platform for emerging talent to shine on a national stage.
Held annually during the summer months, the Super Smash Women attracts large crowds and garners significant media attention, contributing to the growing popularity of women's cricket. Each season, teams compete fiercely for the coveted title, with matches often featuring nail-biting finishes and memorable performances.
The Super Smash Women is more than just a tournament; it is a celebration of athleticism, teamwork, and the empowerment of women in sports. As the tournament continues to grow, it plays a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of female cricketers in New Zealand and beyond.