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4
1
1
0
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Match Details
CANT vs WEL, 23rd T20, Super Smash 2025-26 live
CANT
105-10(16.2)
Wellington won by 88 runs đ
WEL
(20.0)193-6
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P'ship : 0(0)
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Tom Blundell (Wellington Captain): "It's nice to get a win here. Been a while at Basin Reserve. It's been a tough campaign for us, not been easy. We played good cricket in parts but it was a complete performance today. We came in with some freedom in this campaign. It's been nice to contribute and just enjoying it. The family's been here every game and it's been nice playing at home."
Cole McConchie (Canterbury Captain): "I knew we were up against a really tough Wellington side and, in the end, we just werenât quite at our best today.
The conditions were pretty challenging out there - cold and especially windy, and thatâs something youâve just got to accept and prepare for when you play here. Looking back, I felt we were probably about 20-25 runs short of a par score, and with the bat we struggled to build any meaningful partnerships, which made the chase even harder.
Despite the two losses, Iâve tried to stay calm and level-headed because weâre still in a strong position on the table after the hard work we put in earlier in the campaign. Now weâll head back to Hagley, refresh quickly, and get ready for Wednesdayâs game with the aim of playing some really good cricket.
Our season has been a bit disrupted with players away on Black Caps duty and a few injuries, but Iâve been really impressed with the young guys who have stepped in - theyâve shown great mindset and gained valuable experience. Itâll also be great to have our Black Caps players back soon, which will only strengthen us further."
The conditions were pretty challenging out there - cold and especially windy, and thatâs something youâve just got to accept and prepare for when you play here. Looking back, I felt we were probably about 20-25 runs short of a par score, and with the bat we struggled to build any meaningful partnerships, which made the chase even harder.
Despite the two losses, Iâve tried to stay calm and level-headed because weâre still in a strong position on the table after the hard work we put in earlier in the campaign. Now weâll head back to Hagley, refresh quickly, and get ready for Wednesdayâs game with the aim of playing some really good cricket.
Our season has been a bit disrupted with players away on Black Caps duty and a few injuries, but Iâve been really impressed with the young guys who have stepped in - theyâve shown great mindset and gained valuable experience. Itâll also be great to have our Black Caps players back soon, which will only strengthen us further."
Sam Morgan (Player of the Match): "It's a pretty good start. Good fun. Pretty simple game plan so tried not to think too much.
Batting with Blundell definitely helped, he's been here since 15 years and calmed the nerves down. The nerves calmed after that start. Definitely good to get a win here."
Batting with Blundell definitely helped, he's been here since 15 years and calmed the nerves down. The nerves calmed after that start. Definitely good to get a win here."
Player of the Match: Sam Morgan
12 PM IST, 7:30 PM LOCAL TIME: Runs can build a tower; wickets can pull it down in minutes. Wellington built it high - Canterbury never climbed it. A brutal batting statement first, a clinical bowling dismantle second. Wellington blasted 193/6, powered by half-centuries from Sam Morgan (55 off 33) and a lightning start of 69/0 in the Powerplay. Canterbury began the chase with intent but lost their way early, slumped to 47/2 in six overs, and were eventually bowled out for 105 in 16.1 overs. The margin? A commanding 88-run win. Batting set the stage, while bowling stole the show.
How did the chase start in the Powerplay? With fireworks⊠and fear. Rhys Mariu smashed a four first ball, then fell second ball to Logan van Beek (4/1 in 0.2). Canterbury still raced to 47/2 by six overs, thanks to Matthew Boyleâs brisk 22 off 15 and Harry Chamberlain rotating strike. But cracks were already visible - two early wickets, rising required rate, and Wellingtonâs bowlers hitting good lengths. Momentum? Fragile.
Where did Wellington seize control? Relentlessly. In the seventh over, Peter Younghusband trapped skipper McConchie (8) and then removed Chamberlain (19) in quick succession - Canterbury slipped from 56/2 to 58/4. By the drinks break, the chase was wobbling at 66/5 in 9.2 overs after Oscar Jackson struck twice. The scoreboard read tough; the body language tougher.
Was there any resistance in the middle? A: Brief sparks, no fire. Cameron Paul tried to rebuild with 12 off 13, but Ben Sears struck twice - first bowling Leo Carter (20), then catching and bowling Paul at 93/7 in 13.1. James Hartshorn cleaned up Harper (5) soon after. By 14.4 overs, Canterbury were 100/8, still needing 94 more. The mountain had become vertical.
How did Wellington close it out? With ice-cold precision. Van Beek returned to pick up Boyle early, and the tail folded quickly. Canterbury were all out for 105 in 16.1 overs. Best figures? Sears 2/20, Younghusband 2/26, Jackson 2/19, van Beek 2/14. Not just wickets - dot balls, pressure, and perfect fielding sealed the deal.
Earlier, how did Wellington set up this demolition in the first innings? By going nuclear early. 69 runs in the Powerplay without losing a wicket. Blundell (41 off 25) and Morgan (55 off 33) added 50 in just 30 balls for the first wicket. Wellington hit 100 in 10.1 overs, then accelerated again through Abbas (43 off 31) and Tashkoff (31 off 22) in a 50-run fourth-wicket stand in 33 balls. Even with late wickets, they finished at 193/6 - a scoreboard that screamed pressure.
How did the chase start in the Powerplay? With fireworks⊠and fear. Rhys Mariu smashed a four first ball, then fell second ball to Logan van Beek (4/1 in 0.2). Canterbury still raced to 47/2 by six overs, thanks to Matthew Boyleâs brisk 22 off 15 and Harry Chamberlain rotating strike. But cracks were already visible - two early wickets, rising required rate, and Wellingtonâs bowlers hitting good lengths. Momentum? Fragile.
Where did Wellington seize control? Relentlessly. In the seventh over, Peter Younghusband trapped skipper McConchie (8) and then removed Chamberlain (19) in quick succession - Canterbury slipped from 56/2 to 58/4. By the drinks break, the chase was wobbling at 66/5 in 9.2 overs after Oscar Jackson struck twice. The scoreboard read tough; the body language tougher.
Was there any resistance in the middle? A: Brief sparks, no fire. Cameron Paul tried to rebuild with 12 off 13, but Ben Sears struck twice - first bowling Leo Carter (20), then catching and bowling Paul at 93/7 in 13.1. James Hartshorn cleaned up Harper (5) soon after. By 14.4 overs, Canterbury were 100/8, still needing 94 more. The mountain had become vertical.
How did Wellington close it out? With ice-cold precision. Van Beek returned to pick up Boyle early, and the tail folded quickly. Canterbury were all out for 105 in 16.1 overs. Best figures? Sears 2/20, Younghusband 2/26, Jackson 2/19, van Beek 2/14. Not just wickets - dot balls, pressure, and perfect fielding sealed the deal.
Earlier, how did Wellington set up this demolition in the first innings? By going nuclear early. 69 runs in the Powerplay without losing a wicket. Blundell (41 off 25) and Morgan (55 off 33) added 50 in just 30 balls for the first wicket. Wellington hit 100 in 10.1 overs, then accelerated again through Abbas (43 off 31) and Tashkoff (31 off 22) in a 50-run fourth-wicket stand in 33 balls. Even with late wickets, they finished at 193/6 - a scoreboard that screamed pressure.
OVER 17
Canterbury
105/10
Sean Davey
0(2)
Travis Muller
4(5)
Logan van Beek
3-14(2.2)
16.2 Beek to S Davey
W BOWLED HIM! van Beek finishes things off with both the first and final wickets of the innings! A good length delivery pitching outside off, moves back sharply. Davey shuffles away from the leg stump and swings hard. Misses the line of the ball and watches the ball crash into the top of the off stump. Wellington seal a 88-run win with 22 balls to spare! Clinical display with both bat and ball.
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