A record partnership wasn’t enough for the Auckland Aces in a high-scoring Super Smash contest to the Canterbury Kings at Hagley Oval.

The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder

As Super Smash cricket continued rain hampered play initially at Hagley Oval while some internationals stood up in the second contest.

Honours were shared in Super Smash cricket in Alexandra as Otago and Canturbury won a match each.

A new points system will apply to the women's Super Smash T20 competition this season in a bid to promote higher scoring cricket and improve batting standards.

The Auckland Hearts have grabbed the last berth in this weekend's Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final.

Two teams have been pencilled in for Super Smash qualifying while there was a couple of strong T20 bowling performances. at Hagley Oval.

Matt Henry made an impact in the latest Super Smash game for the Canterbury Kings as they scored a vital 11--run win over the Firebirds

A double for Central Districts in the latest round of Super Smash cricket as they defeated Canterbuiry in both women's and men's competition

The Auckland Hearts and Aces have scored wins over the Canterbury Magicians and Kings in Super Smash cricket at Eden Park Outer Oval

The Otago Sparks looking unstoppable in the HBJ Shield after a sixth straight bonus-point victory.

Bonus-point victories put the Otago Sparks top of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield after the opening weekend.