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AUCK vs NB, 1st T20, Super Smash 2025-26 live
NB
0-0(0.0)
No Result
AUCK
(20.0)201-8
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9:23 AM IST, 4:53 PM LOCAL TIME: MATCH IS ABANDONED! Rain. Relentless. Unforgiving. Just when Northern Brave were about to begin their chase, the skies had the final say, like the first match of the last season between the same teams at the same venue on the same date got abandoned due to rain, without even having a toss. Auckland’s 201/8 stayed untouched on the board, and the match was officially abandoned with No Result. Who benefits? Both teams get a point. Who feels short-changed? The fans. And probably the bowlers who never got to defend or attack. The inevitable happened. Nature 1. Cricket 0.
Earlier, how did Auckland build such a big total? With intent. And depth. After a shaky start that saw Guptill and Keene depart early, Auckland kept punching back. Dale Phillips counterattacked with 33 off 21, lifting them to 44/2 by the end of the Powerplay. The pitch was true. The outfield quick. Auckland sensed it. And they never really took their foot off the pedal.
Who changed the tempo in the middle overs? Step forward, Bevon Jacobs and Lachlan Stackpole. One brutal. One fluent. Jacobs smashed 55 off 31, mixing power with placement, while Stackpole went berserk with 46 off just 23, striking at 200. Their partnership dragged Auckland past 100 in 10 overs and 150 by the 15th. Northern Brave did strike back - Gibson and Pringle picked up key wickets, but every breakthrough came with damage.
How strong was the finish, and what could’ve been next? Strong enough to intimidate. Auckland crossed 200, finishing at 201/8, thanks to late cameos from Solia and Ashok. Northern Brave would’ve backed their chase on a good batting surface, banking on Carter, O’Donnell, and Kuggeleijn. Auckland, meanwhile, had momentum and runs. Who had the edge? Slightly Auckland, with scoreboard pressure. But rain doesn’t respect match-ups. Or plans. And so, this one ends without a chase… and without a winner.
Earlier, how did Auckland build such a big total? With intent. And depth. After a shaky start that saw Guptill and Keene depart early, Auckland kept punching back. Dale Phillips counterattacked with 33 off 21, lifting them to 44/2 by the end of the Powerplay. The pitch was true. The outfield quick. Auckland sensed it. And they never really took their foot off the pedal.
Who changed the tempo in the middle overs? Step forward, Bevon Jacobs and Lachlan Stackpole. One brutal. One fluent. Jacobs smashed 55 off 31, mixing power with placement, while Stackpole went berserk with 46 off just 23, striking at 200. Their partnership dragged Auckland past 100 in 10 overs and 150 by the 15th. Northern Brave did strike back - Gibson and Pringle picked up key wickets, but every breakthrough came with damage.
How strong was the finish, and what could’ve been next? Strong enough to intimidate. Auckland crossed 200, finishing at 201/8, thanks to late cameos from Solia and Ashok. Northern Brave would’ve backed their chase on a good batting surface, banking on Carter, O’Donnell, and Kuggeleijn. Auckland, meanwhile, had momentum and runs. Who had the edge? Slightly Auckland, with scoreboard pressure. But rain doesn’t respect match-ups. Or plans. And so, this one ends without a chase… and without a winner.
9 AM IST, 4:30 PM LOCAL TIME: ERMMM... The rain has intensified, leaving the ground drenched and fans anxious for a restart. The entire square and pitch remain firmly under cover as ominous clouds hover above the stadium. Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the conditions for any signs of improvement!!!
8:27 AM IST and 3:57 PM Local Time: We should have been underway with the second innings by now! However, the incessant rain here is keeping us away from that. The ground staff and the match officials are standing next to the covers placed on the wicket and discussing about the resumption, I believe.
Lachlan Stackpole (Auckland Aces): “It almost feels like the mindset is not to worry too much about wickets falling and just keep going for it. I don’t know if that’s a set strategy, but it’s really about everyone backing themselves. If it all comes off, it could be one hell of a total.
Rob has been key in driving that message - just trust your game and back yourself. You always feel you’ve got something to defend out there. With a bit of rain falling at the moment, it could turn into a Duckworth-Lewis situation, so hopefully, fingers crossed, we can get back out there and finish the game.
But yeah, really pleasing. The Aces are back.”
Rob has been key in driving that message - just trust your game and back yourself. You always feel you’ve got something to defend out there. With a bit of rain falling at the moment, it could turn into a Duckworth-Lewis situation, so hopefully, fingers crossed, we can get back out there and finish the game.
But yeah, really pleasing. The Aces are back.”
8:12 AM IST and 3:42 PM Local Time: Oops, just as the first innings has come to an end, the rain has picked up, and the covers are out! Hopefully it is passing shower. The umbrellas are out.
The Auckland Aces will feel that they have left a few runs out there. At one point 220 was on the cards but some wickets at the backend especially the one of Bevon Jacobs has limited them to 201. This is a good total nonetheless and they should be confident of defending it.
The Auckland Aces will feel that they have left a few runs out there. At one point 220 was on the cards but some wickets at the backend especially the one of Bevon Jacobs has limited them to 201. This is a good total nonetheless and they should be confident of defending it.
After being put into bat, the Aces lost a couple of early wickets, including the one of Martin Guptill, and were 44-2 in the first 5. Dale Phillips led the attack from one and made sure the Aces scored at more than 10 an over. He was joined by Bevan Jacobs who too made sure the scoring continued at a good rate.
The real impetus came when Lachlan Stackpole joined Jacobs at 62/3. The pair dismantled anything too short or too full. Stackpole was the main aggressor and took down the bowling. He was given a chance when he was on 14 and he ended up with 46 off 23.
Captain Sean Solia too in his 9-ball stay stacked up a quick 16. Wickets were falling with the Aces taking the aggressive route, but they didn't mind as the runs came at a good rate until Jacobs got out. Jacobs raced to his own 55 off 31 balls before getting unfortunately hit wicket as he stepped on the stumps playing a shot. His wicket exposed the tail, and the Aces could only muster 14 runs in the last two overs.
The pick of the bowlers were Zack Gibson (2-25), Tim Pringle (2-31) and Brett Hampton (1-17). With rain around we may have a curtailed chase. The Brave may not mind it that much. A curtailed chase with all 10 wickets in hand might just play into their hands. Stay tuned...
The real impetus came when Lachlan Stackpole joined Jacobs at 62/3. The pair dismantled anything too short or too full. Stackpole was the main aggressor and took down the bowling. He was given a chance when he was on 14 and he ended up with 46 off 23.
Captain Sean Solia too in his 9-ball stay stacked up a quick 16. Wickets were falling with the Aces taking the aggressive route, but they didn't mind as the runs came at a good rate until Jacobs got out. Jacobs raced to his own 55 off 31 balls before getting unfortunately hit wicket as he stepped on the stumps playing a shot. His wicket exposed the tail, and the Aces could only muster 14 runs in the last two overs.
The pick of the bowlers were Zack Gibson (2-25), Tim Pringle (2-31) and Brett Hampton (1-17). With rain around we may have a curtailed chase. The Brave may not mind it that much. A curtailed chase with all 10 wickets in hand might just play into their hands. Stay tuned...
OVER 20
Auckland
201/8
Angus Olliver
2(2)
Adithya Ashok
9(6)
Brett Hampton
1-17(3.0)
As the innings has come to an end, the covers have come out! The rain has picked up! Hopefully it is a passing shower, because we have an exciting chase on our hands!
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