Top End T20 2025 Predictions & Betting Tips

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for Top End T20 Series 2025 for the 2nd-5th Matches being played on the 15th of August at the TIO Stadium, Darwin and Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin.

Points Table

Match Prediction - Australian Capital Territory v Hobart Hurricanes Academy

Current Form Australian Capital Territory:

Australian Capital Territory performed terribly in the last edition of the Top End T20 Series. They failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

Australian Capital Territory are the weakest of the sides that are taking part in the Top End T20 Series. Both their batting and bowling look ineffective against the stronger teams they will face in the competition.

It won't be a surprise if Australian Capital Territory fail to qualify for the Playoffs.

Players to look out for:

1. Zak Keogh - He is a flamboyant middle order batter, who can play his natural game in situations that are tough for the team. Keogh is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

2. Eesam Rahman - He is a brilliant middle overs bowler, who has a knack of providing breakthroughs when it matters the most for his team.

Current Form Hobart Hurricanes Academy:

Hobart Hurricanes Academy didn't take part in the last edition of the Top End T20 Series.

Hobart Hurricanes have a decent side going into the Top End T20 Series. They have highly skilled players like Charlie Wakim, Macalister Wright and Billy Stanlake in their squad.

Hobart Hurricanes are expected to perform well in the Top End T20 Series.

Players to look out for:

1. Macalister Wright - He is an experienced batter, who can score fluently in the short format.

2. Billy Stanlake - He is an experienced fast bowler, who can break the game open with his knock of providing breakthroughs at important points.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Hobart Hurricanes Academy

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

Australian Capital Territory

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Hobart Hurricanes Academy

Who will win?- Hobart Hurricanes Academy

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Macalister Wright (Hobart Hurricanes Academy), Zak Keogh (Australian Capital Territory)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Billy Stanlake (Hobart Hurricanes Academy), Eesam Rahman (Australian Capital Territory)

Most Sixes – Charlie Wakim (Hobart Hurricanes Academy), Zak Keogh (Australian Capital Territory)

Player of the Match- Macalister Wright (Hobart Hurricanes)

Team Scores Batting first – Hobart Hurricanes Academy 155+, Australian Capital Territory 140+

Match Handicap : Hobart Hurricanes Academy

Match Prediction - Melbourne Stars Academy v Melbourne Renegades Academy

Current Form Melbourne Stars Academy:

Melbourne Stars Academy finished at the 7th position on points table after league stages in the previous edition of Top End T20 Series. They managed to win only 3 games in the competition.

Melbourne Stars have match winners like Sam Elliott, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo and Campbell Kellaway in their squad.

They are expected to perform to their potential in the upcoming matches.

Players to look out for:

1. Sam Harper - He is an experienced top order batter, who can play anchor innings in the T20 format.

2. Sam Elliott - He is a highly effective pace bowler, who is expected to play a big role for Melbourne Stars in the upcoming matches.

Current Form Melbourne Renegades Academy:

Melbourne Renegades Academy finished at the 6th position on points table in the previous edition and failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

They are one of the strongest sides taking part in the competition. Players like Josh Brown, Ollie Peake and Will Sutherland all are in good form.

It won't be a surprise if Melbourne Renegades Academy make it to the Playoffs with ease.

Players to look out for:

1. Josh Brown - He is a decent top order batter, who can score freely at the top of the order. Brown is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.

2. Will Sutherland - He is a top quality pacer, who can provide breakthroughs at important junctures of a match.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Melbourne Stars Academy

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

Melbourne Renegades Academy

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Melbourne Stars Academy

Who will win?- Melbourne Renegades Academy

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Josh Brown (Melbourne Renegades Academy), Sam Harper (Melbourne Stars Academy)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Will Sutherland (Melbourne Renegades Academy), Sam Elliott (Melbourne Stars Academy)

Most Sixes – Josh Brown (Melbourne Renegades Academy), Campbell Kellaway (Melbourne Stars Academy)

Player of the Match- Josh Brown (Melbourne Renegades Academy)

Team Scores Batting first – Melbourne Renegades Academy 170+, Melbourne Stars Academy 150+

Match Handicap : Melbourne Renegades Academy

Batting Stats T20

Match Prediction - Chicago Kingsmen v Perth Scorchers Academy

Current Form Chicago Kingsmen:

Chicago Kingsmen didn't take part in the previous edition of the Top End T20 Series.

They have talented players in their squad including Hassan Khan, Milind Kumar, Shehan Jayasuriya and Scott Kuggeleijn.

They are expected to go a long way in the competition.

Players to look out for:

1. Milind Kumar - He is a super skilled middle order batter from USA, who can pace his innings very well in the T20 format.

2. Scott Kuggeleijn - He is an experienced pacer, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. Kuggeleijn is expected to be the top wicket taker for Chicago Kingsmen in the tournament.

Current Form Perth Scorchers Academy:

Perth Scorchers Academy performed poorly in the last edition of the Top End T20 Series. They managed to win only 2 games in the competition and failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

They are the weakest of all sides taking part in the competition.

It would be a big surprise if they make it to the Playoffs.

Players to look out for:

1. Brody Couch - He is the strike bowler for Perth Scorchers Academy, who can provide early in-roads for his team.

2. Matthew Spoors - He is a highly effective top order batter, who has a century to his name in T20's. He is expected to play a big role for his team with the bat.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Perth Scorchers Academy

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

Chicago Kingsmen

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Chicago Kingsmen

Who will win?- Chicago Kingsmen

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Shayan Jahangir (Chicago Kingsmen), Matthew Spoors (Perth Scorchers Academy)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Scott Kuggeleijn (Chicago Kingsmen), Brody Couch (Perth Scorchers Academy)

Most Sixes – Milind Kumar (Chicago Kingsmen), Matthew Spoors (Perth Scorchers Academy)

Player of the Match- Scott Kuggeleijn (Chicago Kingsmen)

Team Scores Batting first – Chicago Kingsmen 145+, Perth Scorchers Academy 130+

Match Handicap : Chicago Kingsmen

Wicket Takers T20

Match Prediction - Northern Territory Strike v Nepal

Current Form Northern Territory Strike:

Northern Territory Strike performed superbly in the previous edition of Top End T20 Series. They managed to qualify for the Semi Finals, but lost to Bangladeshi side.

Both their batting and bowling department clicked very well in the last edition. They are expected to repeat their good form in the upcoming matches too.

Players to look out for:

1. Jordan Silk - He is a highly experienced middle order batter, who can architect his innings very well in a T20 format.

2. Kane Richardson - He is a natural wicket taker, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. Richardson is expected to be amongst the wickets in the upcoming matches.

Current Form Nepal:

Nepal are debuting in the Top End T20 Series. They are the strongest of all sides taking part in the tournament.

Nepal have match winners like Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel and Kushal Malla.

Nepal are expected to dominate the other teams in the Top End T20 Series.

Players to look out for:

1. Kushal Bhurtel - He is a free flowing top order batter, who doesn't waste too many deliveries before striking big for his team.

2. Karan KC - He is the strike bowler for Nepal, who has been in the form of his life both with bat and the ball.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Northern Territory Strike

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

Nepal

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Northern Territory Strike

Who will win?- Nepal

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal), Jordan Silk (Northern Territory Strike)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Kane Richardson (Northern Territory Strike)

Most Sixes – Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal), Jake Weatherald (Northern Territory Strike)

Player of the Match- Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal)

Team Scores Batting first – Nepal 160+, Northern Territory Strike 155+

Match Handicap : Nepal

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