Updated 26 October 2026: Northern Brave are the reigning Super Smash champions after beating Canterbury Kings by five wickets in the 2025-26 final at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. It was Northern Districts’ fifth title, which puts them level with Auckland as the most successful sides in the competition’s 21 seasons. Canterbury have now lost six finals in a row.
The Super Smash is New Zealand’s men’s domestic T20 competition, played every season since 2005-06 between the six major associations. It has been called the Super Smash since 2014-15; before that it ran under names including the State Twenty20 and the HRV Cup. From 2008-09 to 2013-14 the winner qualified for the Champions League Twenty20.
Super Smash winners list
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Final result | Final venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Canterbury Wizards | Auckland Aces | Won by 6 wickets | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2006-07 | Auckland Aces | Otago Volts | Won by 60 runs | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2007-08 | Central Stags | Northern Knights | Won by 5 wickets | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth |
| 2008-09 | Otago Volts | Canterbury Wizards | Topped the group; final abandoned (rain) | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 2009-10 | Central Stags | Auckland Aces | Won by 78 runs | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth |
| 2010-11 | Auckland Aces | Central Stags | Won by 4 runs | Colin Maiden Park, Auckland |
| 2011-12 | Auckland Aces | Canterbury Wizards | Won by 44 runs | Colin Maiden Park, Auckland |
| 2012-13 | Otago Volts | Wellington Firebirds | Won by 4 wickets | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 2013-14 | Northern Knights | Otago Volts | Won by 5 wickets | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 2014-15 | Wellington Firebirds | Auckland Aces | Won by 6 runs | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 2015-16 | Auckland Aces | Otago Volts | Won by 20 runs | Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth |
| 2016-17 | Wellington Firebirds | Central Stags | Won by 14 runs | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth |
| 2017-18 | Northern Knights | Central Stags | Won by 9 wickets | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 2018-19 | Central Stags | Northern Knights | Won by 67 runs | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 2019-20 | Wellington Firebirds | Auckland Aces | Won by 22 runs | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2020-21 | Wellington Firebirds | Canterbury Kings | Won by 5 wickets | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2021-22 | Northern Brave | Canterbury Kings | Won by 56 runs | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 2022-23 | Northern Brave | Canterbury Kings | Won by 7 wickets | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2023-24 | Auckland Aces | Canterbury Kings | Topped the group; final abandoned (rain) | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2024-25 | Central Stags | Canterbury Kings | Won by 6 wickets | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2025-26 | Northern Brave | Canterbury Kings | Won by 5 wickets | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Most Super Smash titles
| Team | Titles | Runner-up | Winning seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces | 5 | 4 | 2006-07, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2015-16, 2023-24 |
| Northern Brave | 5 | 2 | 2013-14, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2025-26 |
| Central Stags | 4 | 3 | 2007-08, 2009-10, 2018-19, 2024-25 |
| Wellington Firebirds | 4 | 1 | 2014-15, 2016-17, 2019-20, 2020-21 |
| Otago Volts | 2 | 3 | 2008-09, 2012-13 |
| Canterbury Kings | 1 | 8 | 2005-06 |
Auckland and Northern Districts have five titles each. Auckland’s include the 2023-24 title, which they won by topping the group after the final against Canterbury at Eden Park was abandoned. Canterbury have reached nine finals but won only the first, in 2005-06, and have been runners-up in each of the last six.
The last four finals
2022-23: Northern Brave retained the title, chasing down Canterbury’s 154 for 6 with seven wickets to spare at Hagley Oval.
2023-24: Rain ended the final at Eden Park with Canterbury on 133 for 2 in the 15th over, and Auckland took the title as group winners.
2024-25: Central Stags beat Canterbury by six wickets at the Basin Reserve, reaching 136 for 4 in 17.2 overs.
2025-26: Northern Brave chased 172 at Hagley Oval, reaching 173 for 5 in 17.5 overs to win by five wickets.
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