2025-08-14

Top End T20 Series –2025

The Top End T20 Series is a Twenty20 cricket tournament held in Northern Territory, Australia, organized by Northern Territory Cricket and approved by Cricket Australia. It began in 2022.

Start Date: 14 August

End Date: 24 August

Team: 11

Matches: 36

Format: T20

Venue: DXC Arena, TIO Stadium, Gardens Oval, Cazaly's Arena, Freds Pass (all in Darwin)

Nepal's Schedule: Matches against NT Strike (Aug 15), Bangladesh A (Aug 16), Melbourne Stars Academy (Aug 18), Hobart Hurricanes Academy (Aug 19), Melbourne Renegades Academy (Aug 20), and Pakistan A (Aug 22).

Teams and Full Squads:

1) Pakistan Shaheens

Abdul Samad, Irfan Khan, Yasir Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Faiq, Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, Ghazi Ghori, Khawaja Nafay, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim, Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah

2) Melbourne Stars Academy

Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Thomas Rogers, Aryan Sharma, Christian Howe, Liam Blackford, Sam Harper, Austin Anlezark, Cameron McClure, Doug Warren, Hamish McKenzie, Max Birthisel, Sam Elliott

3) Australian Capital Territory

Akshay Joseph, Nicholas Broes, Nick Allen, Tom Hogan, Eesam Rahman, Jake Smith, Kai Brunker, Scott Murn, Zak Keogh, Michael McNamara, Zac Maron, Dave Dubey, Lewis Evans, Samuel Skelly

4) Adelaide Strikers Academy

Alex Ross, Jake Winter, Mackenzie Harvey, Ryan King, Aidan Cahill, Harry Manenti, Jerrssis Wadia, Harry Nielsen, Aubrey Stockdale, Hanno Jacobs, Josh Kann, Tim Oakley, Tom O’Connell

5) Melbourne Renegades Academy

Dylan Brasher, Harry Dixon, Josh Brown, Ollie Peake, Arjun Nair, Will Sutherland, Xavier Crone, Jai Lemire, Callum Stow, David Moody, Fergus O’Neill, Harry Hoekstra, Michael Archer

6) Perth Scorchers Academy

Jayden Goodwin, Nick Hobson, Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Keaton Critchell, Baxter Holt, Joel Curtis, Albert Esterhuysen, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Luke Holt, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Spoors

7) Northern Territory Strike

Charlie Smith, Connor Carroll, Jacob Dickman, Jake Weatherald, Jordan Silk, Archie McCormick, D’Arcy Short, Hamish Martin, Sam Elder, Cadell McMahon, Jai Allman, Kane Richardson, Matt Hammond, Thomas Andrews, Tom Menzies

8) Nepal

Aarif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Bhim Sharki, Gulshan Jha, Kiran Thagunna, Rohit Paudel, Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Rupesh Singh, Aasif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Nandan Yadav, Rijan Dhakal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami

9) Bangladesh A

Afif Hossain, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Naim, Yasir Ali, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Saif Hassan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan, Nayeem Hasan, Rakibul Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Tufayel Ahmed

10) Chicago Kingsmen

Faraz Ali, Hammad Azam, Saad Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Hassan Khan, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Arya Kannantha, Shayan Jahangir, Asif Mehmood, Ehsan Adil, Ghulam Mudassar, Nick Fletcher, Scott Kuggeleijn, Umer Khan

11) Hobart Hurricanes Academy

Charlie Wakim, Macalister Wright, Tim Ward, Bradley Hope, Louis Smith, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Zac Curtain, Billy Stanlake, Gabe Bell, Iain Carlisle, Marcus Bean, Raf MacMillan, Tom Dwyer, Will Prestwidge

Top End T20 Series 2025 – Full Match Schedule

14th August 2025
✅ Match 1: Pakistan Shaheens vs Bangladesh A – Darwin, Australia

15th August 2025
✅ Match 2: Australian Capital Territory vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 3: Melbourne Stars Academy vs Melbourne Renegades Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 4: Chicago Kingsmen vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 5: Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal – Darwin, Australia

16th August 2025
✅ Match 6: Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Australian Capital Territory – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 7: Melbourne Stars Academy vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 8: Pakistan Shaheens vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 9: Bangladesh A vs Nepal – Darwin, Australia

17th August 2025
✅ Match 10: Chicago Kingsmen vs Adelaide Strikers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 11: Northern Territory Strike vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 12: Perth Scorchers Academy vs Bangladesh A – Darwin, Australia

18th August 2025
✅ Match 13: Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 14: Northern Territory Strike vs Australian Capital Territory – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 15: Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens – Darwin, Australia

19th August 2025
✅ Match 16: Adelaide Strikers Academy vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 17: Chicago Kingsmen vs Pakistan Shaheens – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 18: Nepal vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 19: Northern Territory Strike vs Bangladesh A – Darwin, Australia

20th August 2025
✅ Match 20: Chicago Kingsmen vs Australian Capital Territory – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 21: Melbourne Stars Academy vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 22: Nepal vs Melbourne Renegades Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 23: Pakistan Shaheens vs Adelaide Strikers Academy – Darwin, Australia

21st August 2025
✅ Match 24: Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 25: Australian Capital Territory vs Adelaide Strikers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 26: Northern Territory Strike vs Chicago Kingsmen – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 27: Bangladesh A vs Melbourne Stars Academy – Darwin, Australia

22nd August 2025
✅ Match 28: Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 29: Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 30: Pakistan Shaheens vs Nepal – Darwin, Australia

23rd August 2025
✅ Match 31: Chicago Kingsmen vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 32: Australian Capital Territory vs Melbourne Stars Academy – Darwin, Australia
✅ Match 33: Bangladesh A vs Adelaide Strikers Academy – Darwin, Australia

24th August 2025
✅ 1st Semi-Final: T.B.C. vs T.B.C. – Benalla, Australia
✅ 2nd Semi-Final: T.B.C. vs T.B.C. – Darwin, Australia
✅ Final: T.B.C. vs T.B.C. – Darwin, Australia

Team11 Fantasy Tips – Top End T20 Series 2025

1. Focus on All-Rounders

• This series features many utility players who bow l, 2–4 overs and bat in the top/middle order.
• Top Picks: Dipendra Singh Airee, D’Arcy Short, Will Sutherland, Mubasir Khan

2. Pick Wicketkeepers Who Bat in Top Order

• Wicketkeepers contributing with both bat and bowl give bonus points.
• Top Picks: Sam Harper, Aasif Sheikh, Nurul Hasan

3. Use Local Knowledge

• Many matches are being played at DXC Arena & TIO Stadium, where conditions can favor spinners or slower bowlers.
• Adjust your bowling picks depending on the venue.

4. Back Experience in Big Games

• Teams like Pakistan Shaheens, Bangladesh A, and Nepal have more experienced squads.
• Pick proven performers, especially in competitive match.

5. Watch for Young Australian Academy Talents

• Players from Melbourne Renegades, Stars, Hurricanes Academies may be under-picked but are explosive.
• Look for top-order batters and emerging bowlers.

6. Captain & Vice-Captain Strategy

• Choose Captain: An all-rounder or in-form top-order batsman.
• Choose Vice-Captain: A bowler who consistently takes wickets.

Bonus Tips:

• Always check playing XI before match starts.
• Balance team with 6–5 or 7–4 ratios of batting/bowling strength.
• Track injury/news updates for team changes.

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• Real match experience: You create your own team and earn points based on real match performances.
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• Good pre-season practice: Especially for series like the Top End T20, it’s great for practice and entertainment.

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