The Top End T20 Series 2025 is set to be an exciting cricket tournament that brings together rising stars and academy teams from Australia, along with strong international sides like Pakistan Shaheens, Bangladesh A, and Nepal.
Running from August 14 to August 24, the series will take place across top venues in Darwin, including TIO Stadium, DXC Arena, Gardens Oval, Gerry Wood, and Cazalys Oval.
The tournament provides a great chance for young players to shine and for teams to test their depth in fast-paced T20 action.
Team Squads – Top End T20 Series 2025
A total of 10+ teams will compete. Here are the squads that have been confirmed:
Nepal: Yet to be announced
Australian Capital Territory Squad: Nicholas Broes, Nick Allen, Tyler Van Luin, Zac Maron, Zak Keogh, Eesam Rahman, Hanno Jacobs, Scott Murn, Tyler Hays, Michael McNamara, Thomas Vane-Tempest, Hayden Watling, Jake Smith, Kai Brunker, Tom Hogan.
Bangladesh A Squad: Amite Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, Anamul Haque, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nurul Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque Jr, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Murad, Khaled Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan.
Adelaide Strikers Academy Squad: Jake Winter, Ryan King, Aidan Cahill, Harry Manenti, Hayden Schiller, Josh Kann, Noah McFadyen, Tom O’Connell, Hamish Case, Isaac Conway, Aubrey Stockdale, Deakin Murphy, Jerriss Wadia, Tim Oakley.
Perth Scorchers Academy Squad: Corey Wasley, Matthew Spoors, Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Josh Vernon, Keaton Critchell, Matthew Kelly, Baxter Holt, Joel Curtis, Bryce Jackson, Declan Power, Jhye Richardson, Lucas Martin, Luke Holt.
Melbourne Stars Academy Squad: Ashley Chandrasinghe, Blake Macdonald, Jack Czosnek, Jonathan Merlo, Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Christian Howe, Shobit Singh, Liam Blackford, Sam Harper, Austin Anlezark, Doug Warren, Harry Hoekstra, Max Birthisel, Mitchell Jamieson, Mitchell Perry, Reiley Mark, Sam Elliott.
Melbourne Renegades Academy Squad: Aiman Nadeem, Cameron Hemp, Dylan Brasher, Farzan Chowna, Harry Dixon, Mitch Jameson, Ollie Peake, Travis Dean, Arjun Nair, Aryan Sharma, Lachlan Bangs, Xavier Crone, Jai Lemire, Scott Edwards, Callum Stow, Cameron McClure, David Moody, Harkirat Bajwa, Jackson Smith, Michael Archer.
Northern Territory Strike Squad: Coby Edmondstone, Connor Carroll, Harshtik Bimbral, Jacob Dickman, Jake Weatherald, Ralph Stephens, D’Arcy Short, Lachlan Bangs, Matt St Clair, Nicholas Fleming, Cadell McMahon, Isaac Conway, Archie McCormick, Caelan Maladay, Charlie Smith, Hamish Martin, Matt Hammond, Sam Barker, Tom Menzies.
Chicago Kingsmen Squad: Faraz Ali, Kevin Philip, Najam Iqbal, Pranay Balaji, Saad Ali, Tajinder Singh, Abhimanyu Poswal, Anshul Bist, Anwar Ali, Hammad Azam, Hasan Mohsin, Hassan Khan, Rameez Raja, Shaheer Hassan, Asif Mehmood, Ehsan Adil, Haseeb Azam, Muhammad AA Khan, Zia Ul Haq Muhammad.
Pakistan Shaheens Squad: Abdul Faseeh, Abdul Samad, Azan Awais, Hasan Nawaz, Imam-ul-Haq, Irfan Khan, Kashif Ali, Mohsin Riaz, Muhammad Hurraira, Omair Yousuf, Saad Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Aamer Jamal, Amad Butt, Arafat Minhas, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mubasir Khan, Qasim Akram, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Akhlaq, Abbas Afridi, Ali Raza, Faisal Akram, Khurram Shahzad, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Muhammad Musa, Niaz Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usama Mir.
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Full Match Schedule – Top End T20 Series 2025
| Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Aug 2025 | Pakistan Shaheens vs Bangladesh A | TIO Stadium | 19:00 |
| 2 | 15 Aug 2025 | Australian Capital Territory Comets vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | TIO Stadium | 11:00 |
| 3 | 15 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Stars Academy vs Melbourne Renegades Academy | DXC Arena | 14:00 |
| 4 | 15 Aug 2025 | Chicago Kingsmen vs Perth Scorchers Academy | TIO Stadium | 16:00 |
| 5 | 15 Aug 2025 | Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal. | DXC Arena | 18:00 |
| 6 | 16 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Australian Capital Territory Comets | TIO Stadium | 11:00 |
| 7 | 16 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Stars Academy vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | DXC Arena | 14:00 |
| 8 | 16 Aug 2025 | Pakistan Shaheens vs Perth Scorchers Academy | TIO Stadium | 16:00 |
| 9 | 16 Aug 2025 | Bangladesh A vs Nepal | DXC Arena | 19:00 |
| 10 | 17 Aug 2025 | Chicago Kingsmen vs Adelaide Strikers Academy | TIO Stadium | 11:00 |
| 11 | 17 Aug 2025 | Northern Territory Strike vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | Gerry Wood | 13:00 |
| 12 | 17 Aug 2025 | Perth Scorchers Academy vs Bangladesh A | TIO Stadium | 19:00 |
| 13 | 18 Aug 2025 | Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy | TIO Stadium | 11:00 |
| 14 | 18 Aug 2025 | Northern Territory Strike vs Australian Capital Territory Comets | Cazalys | 14:00 |
| 15 | 18 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens | TIO Stadium | 18:00 |
| 16 | 19 Aug 2025 | Adelaide Strikers Academy vs Perth Scorchers Academy | Cazalys | 10:00 |
| 17 | 19 Aug 2025 | Chicago Kingsmen vs Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena | 13:00 |
| 18 | 19 Aug 2025 | Nepal vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | Cazalys | 15:00 |
| 19 | 19 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Bangladesh A | DXC Arena | 19:00 |
| 20 | 20 Aug 2025 | Chicago Kingsmen vs Australian Capital Territory Comets | Cazalys | 10:00 |
| 21 | 20 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Stars Academy vs Perth Scorchers Academy | DXC Arena | 13:00 |
| 22 | 20 Aug 2025 | Nepal vs Melbourne Renegades Academy | Cazalys | 15:00 |
| 23 | 20 Aug 2025 | Pakistan Shaheens vs Adelaide Strikers Academy | DXC Arena | 19:00 |
| 24 | 21 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | Gardens | 10:00 |
| 25 | 21 Aug 2025 | Australian Capital Territory Comets vs Adelaide Strikers Academy | DXC Arena | 13:00 |
| 26 | 21 Aug 2025 | Northern Territory Strike vs Chicago Kingsmen | Gardens | 15:00 |
| 27 | 21 Aug 2025 | Bangladesh A vs Melbourne Stars Academy | DXC Arena | 19:00 |
| 28 | 22 Aug 2025 | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Adelaide Strikers Academy | DXC Arena | 11:00 |
| 29 | 22 Aug 2025 | Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy | Gardens | 15:00 |
| 30 | 22 Aug 2025 | Pakistan Shaheens vs Nepal | DXC Arena | 19:00 |
| 31 | 23 Aug 2025 | Chicago Kingsmen vs Hobart Hurricanes Academy | DXC Arena | 11:00 |
| 32 | 23 Aug 2025 | Australian Capital Territory Comets vs Melbourne Stars Academy | Gardens | 14:00 |
| 33 | 23 Aug 2025 | Bangladesh A vs Adelaide Strikers Academy | DXC Arena | 17:00 |
| SF1 | 24 Aug 2025 | (1st Semi-Final) | DXC Arena | 10:00 |
| SF2 | 24 Aug 2025 | (2nd Semi-Final) | Gardens | 10:00 |
| Final | 24 Aug 2025 | (Final) | DXC Arena | 16:00 |
Where to Watch – Top End T20 2025 Broadcast Info
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Australia | Cricket Australia YouTube |
| India | Fancode |
| Pakistan | A Sports & ARY Zap |
| Bangladesh | T Sports |
| Nepal | Tapmad |
| USA/Canada | Willow TV |
| Rest of World | Cricket Australia YouTube |
The Top End T20 Series 2025 is a golden opportunity for young players to showcase their talent on Australian turf. Teams like Nepal, Bangladesh A, and Pakistan Shaheens will face tough competition from skilled Aussie academy squads.
This tournament not only promotes emerging talent but also builds international cricket relationships at the developmental level. With fast-paced action, thrilling finishes, and future stars in the spotlight, fans can look forward to an unforgettable cricketing event this August in Darwin.
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