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Canterbury cricket team stats and records
Data through 27 March 2026Last updated 27 March 2026
Canterbury played 210 matches in the data (2012–2026), winning 97 and losing 82, a win rate of 54.2% in matches with a result. Their best format by win rate is First-class: 49 wins and 38 defeats (56.3%). CJ Bowes has scored the most runs for them in the data (5,828).
Matches
210
2012–2026
Won
97
Lost
82
Win %
54.2%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 25 / 6
Canterbury results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 98 | 48 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 52.2% | 2014–2026 |
| First-class | 112 | 49 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 56.3% | 2012–2026 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 33.3 |
| 2013 | 60.0 |
| 2014 | 37.5 |
| 2015 | 70.0 |
| 2016 | 50.0 |
| 2017 | 38.5 |
| 2018 | 30.0 |
| 2019 | 46.7 |
| 2020 | 61.5 |
| 2021 | 68.2 |
| 2022 | 61.5 |
| 2023 | 60.0 |
| 2024 | 60.0 |
| 2025 | 50.0 |
| 2026 | 54.5 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Canterbury head to head
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Wellington | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
| vs Northern Districts | 21 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| vs Auckland | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| vs Central Districts | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| vs Otago | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Highest and lowest totals by Canterbury
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 591 | Auckland Aces | 27 Mar 2026 | Drawn | |
| Canterbury | 582 | Central Stags | 23 Feb 2014 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 570/8 | Wellington Firebirds | 22 Feb 2020 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 534/8 | Auckland Aces | 13 Dec 2025 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 526 | Wellington Firebirds | 29 Feb 2024 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 53 | Wellington Firebirds | 1 Mar 2018 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 68 | Wellington Firebirds | 13 Mar 2025 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 73 | Northern Districts | 30 Jan 2014 | Lost | |
| Canterbury | 82 | Northern Districts | 15 Nov 2021 | Won | |
| Canterbury | 97 | Central Stags | 25 Mar 2018 | Lost |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | innings and 134 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 22 Feb 2020 | Mainpower Oval |
| Canterbury | innings and 132 runs | Central Stags | MDM | 21 Mar 2025 | Hagley Oval |
| Canterbury | innings and 119 runs | Otago Volts | MDM | 14 Mar 2017 | Hagley Oval |
| Canterbury | innings and 72 runs | Auckland Aces | MDM | 13 Dec 2025 | Hagley Oval |
| Canterbury | innings and 32 runs | Northern Districts | MDM | 5 Nov 2020 | Mainpower Oval |
| Canterbury | 10 wickets | Auckland | T20 | 3 Jan 2021 | Eden Park Outer Oval |
| Canterbury | 10 wickets | Central Stags | MDM | 19 Nov 2024 | Saxton Oval |
| Canterbury | 9 wickets | Auckland Aces | MDM | 20 Feb 2013 | Hagley Oval |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stags | innings and 86 runs | Canterbury | MDM | 7 Nov 2017 | Hagley Oval |
| Central Stags | innings and 58 runs | Canterbury | MDM | 25 Mar 2018 | McLean Park |
| Northern Districts | 310 runs | Canterbury | MDM | 30 Jan 2014 | Harry Barker Reserve |
| Central Stags | 295 runs | Canterbury | MDM | 5 Dec 2025 | McLean Park |
| Wellington Firebirds | 294 runs | Canterbury | MDM | 29 Mar 2025 | Basin Reserve |
| Auckland Aces | 10 wickets | Canterbury | MDM | 16 Feb 2015 | Mainpower Oval |
| Wellington Firebirds | 10 wickets | Canterbury | MDM | 1 Mar 2018 | Hagley Oval |
| Otago Volts | 9 wickets | Canterbury | MDM | 19 Nov 2013 | Mainpower Oval |
Most runs for Canterbury
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Bowes | Canterbury | 204 | 5,828 | 30.67 | 86.9 | 155 | 10 |
| Cole McConchie | Canterbury | 205 | 5,517 | 29.35 | 65.5 | 214 | 9 |
| Henry Nicholls | Canterbury | 122 | 5,035 | 45.36 | 61.4 | 226 | 10 |
| CD Fletcher | Canterbury | 155 | 4,182 | 37.34 | 57.2 | 157 | 5 |
| LJ Carter | Canterbury | 155 | 4,006 | 30.12 | 61.0 | 226 | 4 |
| Tom Latham | Canterbury | 85 | 3,645 | 46.14 | 69.1 | 261 | 9 |
| KJ McClure | Canterbury | 107 | 2,910 | 30.00 | 53.4 | 210 | 5 |
| Peter Fulton | Canterbury | 72 | 2,669 | 42.37 | 54.9 | 209 | 8 |
| AM Ellis | Canterbury | 87 | 2,544 | 32.20 | 59.2 | 171 | 6 |
| MJ Hay | Canterbury | 75 | 2,211 | 35.66 | 61.3 | 146 | 1 |
Most wickets for Canterbury
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry | Canterbury | 101 | 202 | 23.03 | 3.29 | 5/18 |
| Todd Astle | Canterbury | 120 | 199 | 27.54 | 3.62 | 8/148 |
| EJ Nuttall | Canterbury | 124 | 168 | 31.32 | 4.76 | 6/35 |
| FW Sheat | Canterbury | 103 | 159 | 26.46 | 3.01 | 5/25 |
| WSA Williams | Canterbury | 110 | 146 | 23.59 | 2.84 | 5/12 |
| AM Ellis | Canterbury | 100 | 143 | 27.24 | 3.06 | 6/35 |
| Cole McConchie | Canterbury | 156 | 123 | 28.76 | 4.35 | 4/31 |
| Kyle Jamieson | Canterbury | 60 | 111 | 19.79 | 3.60 | 8/74 |
| MD Rae | Canterbury | 56 | 103 | 26.89 | 3.67 | 6/31 |
| HB Shipley | Canterbury | 74 | 98 | 24.14 | 4.16 | 5/19 |
Grounds where Canterbury played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Oval | 74 | 35 | 27 |
| Mainpower Oval | 27 | 16 | 8 |
| Basin Reserve | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Seddon Park | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Eden Park Outer Oval | 14 | 4 | 7 |
| University Oval, Dunedin | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Saxton Oval | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| McLean Park | 9 | 2 | 5 |
Latest Canterbury matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Auckland Aces 280 & 337/6 Canterbury 591 | Match drawn | Eden Park Outer Oval |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Canterbury 334 & 325/9d Central Stags 221 & 159 | Canterbury won by 279 runs | Mainpower Oval |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Canterbury 336 & 297/3d Wellington Firebirds 208 & 224 | Canterbury won by 201 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Otago Volts 296 Canterbury 227 | Match drawn | Hagley Oval |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Canterbury 171/5 (20 ov) Northern Districts 173/5 (17.5 ov) | Northern Districts won by 5 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Auckland 106 (18.4 ov) Canterbury 108/1 (10.3 ov) | Canterbury won by 9 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Northern Districts 124/4 (14.2 ov) Canterbury – | No result | Hagley Oval |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Wellington 178/5 (20 ov) Canterbury 136/8 (16 ov) | Wellington won by 13 runs (D/L) | Hagley Oval |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Wellington 193/6 (20 ov) Canterbury 105 (16.2 ov) | Wellington won by 88 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Canterbury 132 (20 ov) Auckland 136/1 (10.1 ov) | Auckland won by 9 wickets | Eden Park Outer Oval |
Competitions
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Canterbury won?
97 of 210 matches in the data (2012–2026): 48 of 98 T20 (leagues & domestic), 49 of 112 First-class.
What is Canterbury's highest total?
591 against Auckland Aces on 27 Mar 2026.
What is Canterbury's lowest total?
53 all out against Wellington Firebirds on 1 Mar 2018.
What is Canterbury's biggest win?
By innings and 134 runs against Wellington Firebirds (MDM, 22 Feb 2020).
Who has taken the most wickets for Canterbury?
Matthew Henry, with 202 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.