A brand-new summer of cricket is on the horizon and the Dream11 Super Smash presented by KFC returns to Alexandra. 

Alexandra will play host to three Super Smash double headers this summer, returning to Molyneux Park for the first time since 2020.  

The Otago Volts and SBS Bank Otago Sparks will challenge Wellington, Auckland and Canterbury in Alexandra, before taking on Central Districts and the Northern Brave in Dunedin.  

Sparks Head Coach Craig Cumming is excited to return to Alexandra this summer.  

“As cricketers and as fans, there is so much history playing and watching at Molyneux Park. The best weather, lovely ground, grass banks and an awesome local community that we are thankful for their support. There is no better place to be, and I know the Sparks cannot wait to play three games in Alexandra,” said Cumming. 

Volts Head Coach Dion Ebrahim is relishing the opportunity to head out into the regions this season. 

“Very exciting to play in Alexandra. We know the team gets a lot of support from the area and there is always a fantastic family feel about playing cricket in Alexandra. The weather is hot, the locals friendly and the cricket is always entertaining,” said Ebrahim.  

Both Otago teams start their Super Smash campaign at Wellington’s Cello Basin Reserve, before taking on their southern rivals Canterbury on Boxing Day at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.  

This summer marks the start of the three-year broadcast deal with TVNZ who will broadcast all 64 Super Smash games on free-to-air.  

Tickets and memberships to Super Smash matches in Dunedin and Alexandra are on sale now. You can buy yours today here - https://otagocricket.flicket.co.nz/ 

Super Smash 2023-24 Home Matches 

December 28th 

Otago Sparks vs. Wellington Blaze, 12:30pm, Alexandra 

Otago Volts vs. Wellington Firebirds, 4pm, Alexandra 

January 1st 

Otago Sparks vs. Auckland Hearts, 12:30pm, Alexandra 

Otago Volts vs. Auckland Aces, 4pm, Alexandra 

January 3rd 

Otago Sparks vs. Canterbury Magicians, 12:30pm, Alexandra 

Otago Volts vs. Canterbury Kings, 4pm, Alexandra 

January 19th 

Otago Sparks vs. Central Hinds, 12:30pm, Dunedin 

Otago Volts vs. Central Stags, 4pm, Dunedin 

January 23rd 

Otago Sparks vs. Northern Brave (W), 12:30pm, Dunedin 

Otago Volts vs. Northern Brave (M), 4pm, Dunedin 

Article added: Sunday 10 September 2023