The Auckland vs Northern Knights rivalry in New Zealand domestic T20 cricket has consistently delivered competitive and high-intensity encounters. Over the years, Northern Knights have enjoyed a slight edge, but Auckland have produced several dominant performances, especially at home. Factors such as venue conditions, power-hitting at the top, and all-round contributions have often shaped results. Their historical head-to-head record offers valuable insight into trends and match dynamics.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20)
Matches Played Auckland Won Northern Knights Won No Result Tied 34 15 19 0 0
Highest Totals – Auckland vs Northern Knights T20s
Team Score Overs RR Innings Venue Result Match Date Northern Knights 214/9 20.0 10.70 1st Mount Maunganui Won 16 Dec 2017 Auckland 207/6 20.0 10.35 2nd Mount Maunganui Lost 16 Dec 2017 Northern Knights 203/4 16.5 12.05 2nd Auckland Won 7 Jan 2018 Auckland 202/5 20.0 10.10 1st Auckland Lost 7 Jan 2018 Northern Knights 200/7 20.0 10.00 1st Hamilton Won 10 Jan 2014 Auckland 197/4 19.2 10.18 2nd Auckland Won 2 Feb 2019 Northern Knights 196/8 20.0 9.80 1st Auckland Lost 2 Feb 2019 Northern Knights 195/5 20.0 9.75 1st Hamilton Won 22 Dec 2019
Lowest Totals – Auckland vs Northern Knights T20s
Team Score Overs Innings Venue Result Match Date Auckland 74 18.5 1st Auckland Lost 5 Dec 2010 Auckland 92 17.2 1st Auckland Lost 20 Dec 2021 Northern Knights 111 19.2 1st Mount Maunganui Lost 8 Jan 2012 Northern Knights 112 19.2 1st Hamilton Lost 20 Jan 2006 Northern Knights 121 19.0 1st Mount Maunganui Lost 12 Jan 2024 Northern Knights 135/8 20.0 1st Mount Maunganui Lost 27 Dec 2010 Auckland 135/8 20.0 1st Napier Lost 30 Nov 2014 Auckland 135 20.0 2nd Mount Maunganui Lost 22 Jan 2023 Northern Knights 136/9 20.0 2nd Auckland Lost 22 Jan 2010 Northern Knights 137 19.5 2nd Auckland Lost 20 Jan 2024
Most Runs in Auckland vs Northern Knights T20s
Player Team(s) Runs Matches Average Strike Rate Martin Guptill Auckland 456 15 35.07 118.44 Colin de Grandhomme Auckland / Northern 415 20 23.05 177.35 Tim Seifert Northern Knights 414 16 31.84 143.25 Daryl Mitchell Northern Knights 375 16 46.87 143.12 Robert O’Donnell Auckland / Northern 357 12 71.40 138.91 Scott Styris Auckland / Northern 356 9 50.85 175.36 Daniel Flynn Northern Knights 345 18 21.56 122.77 Craig Cachopa Auckland 337 12 30.63 153.88 Colin Munro Auckland 324 13 32.40 152.83
Highest Individual Scores
Player Score Balls Team Venue Match Date Tim Seifert 107 42 Northern Knights Mount Maunganui 16 Dec 2017 Ben Jacobs 90* 56 Auckland Hamilton 13 Jan 2025 Katene Clarke 90 57 Northern Knights Hamilton 13 Jan 2025 Colin Munro 82 39 Auckland Hamilton 5 Dec 2015 Craig Cachopa 79* 47 Auckland Hamilton 6 Dec 2014 Kane Williamson 79* 55 Northern Knights Hamilton 29 Jan 2021 Daryl Mitchell 78 51 Northern Knights Hamilton 6 Jan 2019 Lou Vincent 77 61 Auckland Mount Maunganui 27 Dec 2010 Joe Carter 76* 41 Northern Knights Mount Maunganui 22 Jan 2023 Anton Devcich 76 37 Northern Knights Auckland 7 Jan 2018
Most Wickets in Auckland vs Northern Knights T20s
Player Team Wickets Matches Best Economy Scott Kuggeleijn Northern Knights 26 17 4/18 8.32 Ronnie Hira Auckland 16 12 4/13 6.82 Ish Sodhi Northern Knights 14 15 3/43 7.83 Anurag Verma Northern Knights 14 10 3/14 7.88 Bruce Martin Auckland / Northern 13 8 3/15 6.96 Michael Bates Auckland 13 12 4/10 8.74 Mitchell McClenaghan Auckland 12 7 3/23 9.09 Tim Southee Northern Knights 12 9 2/27 9.20
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
Player Figures Overs Team Venue Match Date Michael Bates 4/10 2.3 Auckland Hamilton 6 Dec 2014 Ronnie Hira 4/13 4.0 Auckland Auckland 22 Jan 2010 Lockie Ferguson 4/14 4.0 Auckland Mount Maunganui 12 Jan 2024 Scott Kuggeleijn 4/18 4.0 Northern Knights Hamilton 6 Jan 2019 Trent Boult 4/23 4.0 Northern Knights Napier 30 Nov 2014 Joe Walker 4/31 4.0 Northern Knights Hamilton 17 Dec 2021
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