Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | Final

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Canterbury Kings advanced through over Northern Brave on Saturday and will now face league stage winners Central Stags in the 2024-25 Super Smash final.

Date & time: Saturday February 1st 2025: USA PT – 7:25pm / USA ET – 10:25pm / Sunday February 2nd 2025: UK – 3:25am

Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand

Weather: Dry with sunny intervals, a moderate breeze and temperatures of 19c.

How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke

How to get tickets for the 2024-25 Super Smash: Click here for the latest ticket information for Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings

Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Expert Prediction

The big question here from a Canterbury Kings point of view is how much do their players have left in the tank. After playing out an intense elimination final less than 24 hours ago, it’s a big ask for the Kings to go out and replicate those high-performance levels here against Central Stags. But competing in a final should raise those adrenaline levels and give Canterbury that extra boost.

Last time these two faced off, Canterbury were reduced to 45/6 by the Stags before rain arrived to wash the game out and save the former. Earlier in the tournament, Central Stags were victorious over the Kings by 15 runs, so have had the better of things whenever these two teams have faced off so far this season. 

It would be a surprise if that changed at this stage of the competition with the Stags having been the strongest team, winning six compared to Canterbury’s four league matches. Therefore, back Central Stags to reign supreme and triumph in the final.

Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Top Tip: Central Stags to win