The Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights rivalry in New Zealand domestic T20 cricket has produced several high-scoring thrillers and closely fought contests. Over the years, both teams have enjoyed phases of dominance, with Canterbury holding a marginal edge in overall results. Matches between these sides are often influenced by batting-friendly pitches, explosive top-order performances, and impactful all-rounders. Head-to-head analysis highlights scoring trends, key individual contributions, and bowling match-ups that frequently decide outcomes. Reviewing these records provides a clear understanding of how evenly matched these teams have been and what patterns may influence future encounters.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20s)
Matches Played
Canterbury Kings Won
Northern Knights Won
No Result
Tied
39
20
18
0
1
Highest Scores – Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Canterbury
228/6
20.0
Hamilton
Won
18 Jan 2024
Canterbury
222/3
18.5
Christchurch
Won
5 Jan 2020
Northern Knights
219/7
20.0
Christchurch
Lost
5 Jan 2020
Northern Knights
217/5
20.0
Hamilton
Won
29 Jan 2022
Canterbury
202/3
20.0
Christchurch
Won
9 Jan 2024
Northern Knights
197/8
19.4
Christchurch
Won
9 Jan 2019
Canterbury
193/5
20.0
Christchurch
Lost
9 Jan 2019
Northern Knights
191/6
18.5
Hamilton
Won
14 Jan 2018
Canterbury
190/5
20.0
Hamilton
Lost
14 Jan 2018
Northern Knights
186/5
20.0
Hamilton
Won
30 Nov 2012
Canterbury
184/8
20.0
Hamilton
Won
11 Jan 2013
Lowest Scores – Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Northern Knights
103
18.0
Christchurch
Lost
29 Dec 2010
Northern Knights
106
18.1
Christchurch
Lost
13 Jan 2023
Canterbury
107
17.2
Mount Maunganui
Lost
23 Dec 2021
Northern Knights
108/9
20.0
Mount Maunganui
Won
23 Dec 2021
Northern Knights
110/9
20.0
Wellington
Lost
1 Feb 2025
Canterbury
113
15.4
Hamilton
Lost
17 Jan 2010
Northern Knights
114/7
20.0
Mount Maunganui
Lost
2 Jan 2014
Canterbury
118
19.1
Hamilton
Lost
21 Jan 2021
Northern Knights
119/8
20.0
Christchurch
Lost
6 Feb 2009
Northern Knights
119/9
20.0
Christchurch
Lost
28 Jan 2025
Most Runs in Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Chad Bowes
Canterbury
18
533
33.31
153.16
Daniel Flynn
Northern
19
467
27.47
136.54
Anton Devcich
Northern
20
467
25.94
130.08
Daryl Mitchell
Canterbury / Northern
22
428
22.52
141.72
Peter Fulton
Canterbury
18
423
28.20
141.94
Tom Latham
Canterbury
14
380
27.14
136.20
Dean Brownlie
Canterbury / Northern
19
379
19.94
133.92
Tim Seifert
Northern
19
370
23.12
130.28
Cole McConchie
Canterbury
22
362
25.85
127.01
BJ Watling
Northern
13
334
33.40
107.74
Highest Individual Scores
Player
Runs
Balls
Team
Venue
Match Date
Mitchell Santner
92*
40
Northern
Hamilton
29 Jan 2022
Peter Fulton
88*
49
Canterbury
Hamilton
17 Jan 2014
Tim Seifert
88*
62
Northern
Christchurch
21 Jan 2022
Daniel Flynn
86
67
Northern
Hamilton
7 Nov 2014
Dean Brownlie
86
50
Northern
Hamilton
14 Jan 2018
Chad Bowes
85
43
Canterbury
Hamilton
18 Jan 2024
Tom Latham
82
57
Canterbury
Christchurch
2 Jan 2017
Kane Williamson
79*
55
Northern
Hamilton
17 Jan 2014
Henry Nicholls
76*
50
Canterbury
Christchurch
9 Jan 2024
BJ Watling
75
69
Northern
Rangiora
18 Dec 2011
Most Wickets in Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights T20s
