Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy, Match 13, Top End T20 Series

Top End T20 Series
Finished
, August 18, 2025
Nepal
NEP
144/7 (20)
Melbourne Stars Academy
MSA
175/7 (20)
MSA won by 31 runs
Completed
Match Prediction
NEP v MSA
MSA to win
0%
NEP
100%
MSA
Mode: Completed Result: Melbourne Stars Academy won by 31 runs Final: NEP 144/7 (20 ov) vs MSA 175/7 (20 ov)
NEP Completed
— 0%
MSA
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NEP 144/7 (20 ov) vs MSA 175/7 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 13 of the Top End T20 Series is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Nepal (NEP) and Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NEP vs MSA game has been scheduled for Monday, August 18, 1:30 AM UTC at TIO Stadium, Darwin,, Australia.

MatchNepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy Match 13
TournamentTop End T20 Series
Date & TimeMonday, August 18, 1:30 AM UTC
VenueTIO Stadium, Darwin,, Australia

Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

The pitch at TIO Stadium for T20 matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 143, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 132. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.

Current weather is light rain. With 99% cloud cover, conditions are heavily overcast. Swing bowlers will enjoy excellent early movement, and batters may need to play cautiously early on. High humidity (76%) may help the ball grip and assist spinners later in the game, making it slightly tricky for batters to play big shots against spin. Strong winds at 9.44 m/s could make aerial shots risky and difficult to control for batters.

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Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Nepal Avg: 152

  • PK-A vs NEP (Pakistan Shaheens won by 1 run)
    Top End T20 Series | 22 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
    PK-A 144/9 (20 ov) | NEP 143/7 (20 ov)
    L
  • NEP vs MRA (Nepal won by 33 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 20 Aug 2025 05:30 AM
    NEP 139/9 (20 ov) | MRA 106/10 (20 ov)
    W
  • NEP vs HHA (Nepal won by 66 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 19 Aug 2025 05:30 AM
    NEP 180/7 (20 ov) | HHA 114/10 (16.1 ov)
    W
  • NEP vs MSA (Melbourne Stars Academy won by 31 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 18 Aug 2025 01:30 AM
    NEP 144/7 (20 ov) | MSA 175/7 (20 ov)
    L
  • BAN-A vs NEP (Bangladesh A won by 32 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 16 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
    BAN-A 186/6 (20 ov) | NEP 154/7 (20 ov)
    L

Melbourne Stars Academy Avg: 177.8

  • ACT vs MSA (Australian Capital Territory won by 7 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 23 Aug 2025 04:30 AM
    ACT 161/3 (17.5 ov) | MSA 160/9 (20 ov)
    L
  • BAN-A vs MSA (Melbourne Stars Academy won by 3 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 21 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
    BAN-A 156/8 (20 ov) | MSA 157/7 (19.2 ov)
    W
  • MSA vs PSA (Perth Scorchers Academy won by 7 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 20 Aug 2025 03:30 AM
    MSA 166/4 (20 ov) | PSA 167/3 (18.2 ov)
    L
  • NEP vs MSA (Melbourne Stars Academy won by 31 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 18 Aug 2025 01:30 AM
    NEP 144/7 (20 ov) | MSA 175/7 (20 ov)
    W
  • MSA vs HHA (Melbourne Stars Academy won by 6 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 16 Aug 2025 04:30 AM
    MSA 231/4 (20 ov) | HHA 227/3 (20 ov)
    W

Nepal cricket team recent form has been marked by 40% wins, with an average batting score of 152.0. If Nepal are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 171, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Melbourne Stars Academy.

Melbourne Stars Academy cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 177.8. If Melbourne Stars Academy are to bat first, a target of 145 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Nepal.

Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches1 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
Nepal Wins0 0%
Melbourne Stars Academy Wins1 100%
Nepal High / Low144 / 144
Melbourne Stars Academy High / Low175 / 175

Nepal vs Melbourne Stars Academy — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Nepal — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Lokesh Bam
    Form Score: 161.7
    54 runs (agg) · SR 122.4
  • Aasif Sheikh
    Form Score: 147.7
    88 runs (agg) · SR 67.2
  • Rohit Kumar Paudel
    Form Score: 144.6
    80 runs (agg) · SR 66.2
Top Bowlers
  • Sompal Kami
    Form Score: 128.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.77
  • Nandan Yadav
    Form Score: 76.6
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.32
  • Kushal Bhurtel
    Form Score: 14.5
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.83

Melbourne Stars Academy — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Sam Harper
    Form Score: 277
    151 runs (agg) · SR 104.4
  • Tom Fraser Rogers
    Form Score: 184.4
    103 runs (agg) · SR 64.9
  • Jonathan Merlo
    Form Score: 163.7
    73 runs (agg) · SR 98.7
Top Bowlers
  • Aryan Sharma
    Form Score: 54.8
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.74
  • Hamish McKenzie
    Form Score: 24.1
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.96
  • Austin Anlezark
    Form Score: -8.3
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.92
Match Details
Date
2025-08-18 07:00 AM
Venue
TIO Stadium, Darwin,
Toss
Melbourne Stars Academy elected to bat
Umpires
  • John Ginnane
  • Simon Burns
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee