Northern Territory Strike will be up against the Melbourne Stars Academy in the 18th match of the Top End T20 Series, 2024 at the Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin on 14th August 2024 at 02:00 PM IST.
NTS vs MSA (Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy, Match 18
Date: 14th August 2024
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
NTS vs MSA, Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 11 matches is 144 runs.
Weather Report for Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
Temperature will hover around 28.11 °C with 53% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.17 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NTS vs MSA, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Northern Territory Strike beat Melbourne Stars Academy. Northern Territory Strike All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Melbourne Stars Academy.
NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Blackford | 5 | 256 | 85.3 | 0 | - | 30, 51, 55, 48, 72 | - |
| Isaac Conway | 5 | 69 | 23 | 0 | - | 13, 27, 3, 4, 22 | - |
| Reiley Mark | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 5 | 11.4 | 0, 39, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
- Liam Blackford
Liam Blackford is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top order Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 256 runs at an average of 85.3 per match.
- Isaac William Conway
Isaac Conway is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Isaac Conway has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 69 runs at an average of 23 per match.
- Reiley Mark
Reiley Mark is a Batter and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Reiley Mark is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 39, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 19.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.4 per match.
NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hammond | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14.4 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 |
| Hamish Martin | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 23.7 | 5, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Austin Anlezark | 2 | 0 | - | 7 | 8.4 | - | 5, 2 |
- Matthew Hammond
Matt Hammond can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Matt Hammond has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 14.4. Matt Hammond has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets.
- Hamish Martin
Hamish Martin is a Bowler and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches Hamish Martin has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 23.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Hamish Martin played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Austin Anlezark
Austin Anlezark is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 2 matches Austin Anlezark has taken 7 wickets at an average of 8.4.
NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Short | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 3 | 10.7 | 66, 0, 1, 0, 37 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Charlie Smith | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 15.5 | - | 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
| Arjun Nair | 3 | 71 | 35.5 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 0, 30, 36 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- D'Arcy John Matthew Short
D'Arcy Short is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches D'Arcy Short has scored 66, 0, 1, 0, 37 runs at an average of 34.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 10.7 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches D'Arcy Short played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Charlie Smith
Charlie Smith can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches Charlie Smith has taken 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 15.5. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets.
- Arjun Jayanand Nair
Arjun Nair can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Arjun Nair has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 71 runs at an average of 35.5 per match. Arjun Nair has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Nair | 3 | 71 | 35.5 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 0, 30, 36 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Reiley Mark | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 5 | 11.4 | 0, 39, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
| Liam Blackford | 5 | 256 | 85.3 | 0 | - | 30, 51, 55, 48, 72 | - |
| Hamish Martin | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 23.7 | 5, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jacob Dickman | 5 | 137 | 34.3 | 0 | - | 29, 43, 28, 11, 26 | - |
| Tom Menzies | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Northern Territory Strike are Hamish Martin with 60 match fantasy points. Jacob Dickman with 41 match fantasy points and Tom Menzies with 40 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Melbourne Stars Academy are Arjun Nair with 123 match fantasy points. Reiley Mark with 120 match fantasy points and Liam Blackford with 94 match fantasy points.
NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hammond | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14.4 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 |
| Liam Blackford | 5 | 256 | 85.3 | 0 | - | 30, 51, 55, 48, 72 | - |
| Hamish Martin | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 23.7 | 5, 0, 9, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Isaac Conway | 5 | 69 | 23 | 0 | - | 13, 27, 3, 4, 22 | - |
| Austin Anlezark | 2 | 0 | - | 7 | 8.4 | - | 5, 2 |
- Matthew Hammond
Matt Hammond is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.4. Matt Hammond has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets.
- Liam Blackford
Liam Blackford is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Liam Blackford is a top order batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 30, 51, 55, 48, 72 runs averaging 85.3 per match.
- Hamish Martin
Hamish Martin is a Bowler and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Hamish Martin has taken 3 wickets at an average of 23.7. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Hamish Martin played here and has taken 0, 2, 2 wickets.
- Isaac William Conway
Isaac Conway is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Isaac Conway has scored 13, 27, 3, 4, 22 runs averaging 23 per match.
- Austin Anlezark
Austin Anlezark is a Bowler and has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 5, 2 wickets at an average of 8.4.
NTS vs MSA Squad Information
Northern Territory Strike (NTS) Squad: Jake Weatherald, D'Arcy Short, Isaac Conway, Matt Hammond, Jacob Dickman, Charlie Smith, Coby Edmondstone, Harshtik Bimbral, Hamish Martin, Lachlan Bangs, Tom Menzies, Caelan Maladay, Connor Carroll, Cadell McMahon, Nicholas Fleming, Archie McCormick, Matt St Clair, Ralph Stephens and Sam Barker
Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA) Squad: Scott Boland, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, David Moody, Arjun Nair, Sam Elliott, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Brody Couch, Joe Medew-Ewen, Liam Blackford, Dylan Brasher, Reiley Mark, Austin Anlezark, Jaga Koduru, Connor Rutland and Max Birthisel
NTS vs MSA Possible Playing XI
Northern Territory Strike (NTS) Possible Playing XI: Jake Weatherald, Jacob Dickman, Connor Carroll, Isaac Conway, Hamish Martin, Caelan Maladay, Tom Menzies, Matt Hammond, D'Arcy Short, Lachlan Bangs and Charlie Smith
Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA) Possible Playing XI: Liam Blackford, Reiley Mark, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Hilton Cartwright, Dylan Brasher, Jaga Koduru, Austin Anlezark, David Moody, Arjun Nair, Sam Elliott and Connor Rutland
NTS vs MSA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Liam Blackford, Isaac Conway and Sam Harper
Batters: Reiley Mark, Jacob Dickman, Connor Carroll and Ashley Chandrasinghe
All-Rounder: Arjun Nair
Bowlers: Matt Hammond, Hamish Martin and Austin Anlezark
Captain: Isaac Conway
Vice-Captain: Hamish Martin
NTS vs MSA (Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy), Match 18 Preview
Northern Territory Strike have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Melbourne Stars Academy have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Top End T20 Series, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Top End T20 Series, 2024 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 10 of the CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 where Brodie Symons scored the highest fantasy points for Northern Territory Strike with 89 match fantasy points while Toby Gray topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Melbourne Stars Academy with 79 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Renegades Academy Last Match Scorecard) played by Northern Territory Strike against Melbourne Renegades Academy, Melbourne Renegades Academy beat Northern Territory Strike by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Territory Strike was D'Arcy Short who scored 155 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Adelaide Strikers Academy, Melbourne Stars Academy beat Adelaide Strikers Academy by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars Academy was Austin Anlezark who scored 165 fantasy points.