Live Cricket Score & Latest News | Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy, Match 18, Top End T20 Series

Top End T20 Series
Finished
, August 14, 2024
Northern Territory Strike
NTS
162/4 (20)
Melbourne Stars Academy
MSA
144/8 (20)
NT Strike won by 18 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
NTS v MSA
NTS to win
100%
NTS
0%
MSA
Mode: Completed Result: NT Strike won by 18 runs. Final: NTS 162/4 (20 ov) vs MSA 144/8 (20 ov)
NTS Completed
— 100%
MSA
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NTS 162/4 (20 ov) vs MSA 144/8 (20 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 18 of the Top End T20 Series is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Northern Territory Strike (NTS) and Melbourne Stars Academy (MSA). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NTS vs MSA game has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 8:30 AM UTC at Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Australia.

MatchNorthern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy Match 18
TournamentTop End T20 Series
Date & TimeWednesday, August 14, 8:30 AM UTC
VenueMarrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Australia

Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

Pitch Report: Historical scoring data is unavailable for this venue.

No data available for the first innings. No second innings data available.

Current weather is overcast clouds. With 100% 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 7.07 m/s could make aerial shots risky and difficult to control for batters.

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Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Northern Territory Strike Avg: 137.6

  • NTS vs PSA (Perth Scorchers Academy won by 7 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 22 Aug 2025 03:30 AM
    NTS 135/10 (19.2 ov) | PSA 139/3 (16 ov)
    L
  • NTS vs CHK (Chicago Kingsmen won by 7 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 21 Aug 2025 05:30 AM
    NTS 131/8 (20 ov) | CHK 135/3 (14.3 ov)
    L
  • NTS vs BAN-A (Bangladesh A won by 22 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 19 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
    NTS 150/7 (20 ov) | BAN-A 172/4 (20 ov)
    L
  • NTS vs ACT (Northern Territory Strike won by 40 runs)
    Top End T20 Series | 18 Aug 2025 04:30 AM
    NTS 145/7 (20 ov) | ACT 105/10 (18.2 ov)
    W
  • NTS vs HHA (Northern Territory Strike won by 2 wickets)
    Top End T20 Series | 17 Aug 2025 03:30 AM
    NTS 127/8 (19 ov) | HHA 125/10 (19.3 ov)
    W

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

Northern Territory Strike cricket team recent form has been marked by 40% wins, with an average batting score of 137.6. If Northern Territory Strike are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 186, 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 150 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Northern Territory Strike.

Northern Territory Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Northern Territory Strike — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Connor Carroll
    Form Score: 174.1
    93 runs (agg) · SR 64.3
  • Thomas Andrews
    Form Score: 153.4
    67 runs (agg) · SR 76.1
  • Jordan Silk
    Form Score: 140.8
    72 runs (agg) · SR 60.8
Top Bowlers
  • Tom Menzies
    Form Score: 82.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.61
  • D'Arcy Short
    Form Score: 15.1
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.88
  • Matt Hammond
    Form Score: 6.8
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.93

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
2024-08-14 14:00 PM
Venue
Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
Toss
Melbourne Stars Academy elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Andrew Crozier
  • Robert Stewart
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee