Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal, Match 5, Top End T20 Series

Top End T20 Series
Finished
, August 15, 2025
Northern Territory Strike
NTS
177/8 (20)
Nepal
NEP
135/8 (20)
NTS won by 42 runs
Completed
Match Prediction
NTS v NEP
NTS to win
100%
NTS
0%
NEP
Mode: Completed Result: Northern Territory Strike won by 42 runs Final: NTS 177/8 (20 ov) vs NEP 135/8 (20 ov)
Northern Territory Strike Completed
Nepal
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: Northern Territory Strike 177/8 (20 ov) vs Nepal 135/8 (20 ov)
Top Home Bowler
  • Tom Menzies60.8
  • Matt Hammond39.0
  • Charlie Smith9.6
Top Away Bowler
  • Sompal Kami128.4
  • Nandan Yadav76.6
  • Kushal Bhurtel14.5
Top Away Batsman
  • Lokesh Bam161.7
  • Aasif Sheikh147.7
  • Rohit Kumar Paudel144.6
Top Home Batsman
  • Connor Carroll212.7
  • Hamish Martin183.4
  • Thomas Andrews177.6
Disclaimer: Model-based estimates for information only. Live values may lag and can differ from official scores. This is not betting advice. Top players are auto-synced to the Playing XI; if a listed player isn’t in XI, a playing replacement is shown.

Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 5 of the Top End T20 Series is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Northern Territory Strike (NTS) and Nepal (NEP). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NTS vs NEP game has been scheduled for Friday, August 15, 8:30 AM UTC at Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Australia.

MatchNorthern Territory Strike vs Nepal Match 5
TournamentTop End T20 Series
Date & TimeFriday, August 15, 8:30 AM UTC
VenueMarrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Australia

Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

The pitch at Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2) for T20 matches is batting-friendly. The first-innings average score of 163 indicates a high-scoring surface. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 148. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.

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 (74%) may help the ball grip and assist spinners later in the game, making it slightly tricky for batters to play big shots against spin. Winds blowing at 6.04 m/s may carry the ball further, benefiting batters looking to clear the infield.

CategoryDetails
Pitch ConditionFlat Track Pitch
Batting ConditionAverage
Pace Bowling ConditionPace & Bounce
Spin Bowling ConditionAverage

Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal 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

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

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 160, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Nepal.

Nepal cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 152.0. If Nepal 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 Nepal Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches1 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
Northern Territory Strike Wins1 100%
Nepal Wins0 0%
Northern Territory Strike High / Low177 / 177
Nepal High / Low135 / 135

Northern Territory Strike vs Nepal — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Northern Territory Strike — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Connor Carroll
    Form Score: 212.7
    107 runs (agg) · SR 54.8
  • Hamish Martin
    Form Score: 183.4
    45 runs (agg) · SR 82.3
  • Thomas Andrews
    Form Score: 177.6
    80 runs (agg) · SR 71.7
Top Bowlers
  • Tom Menzies
    Form Score: 60.8
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.21
  • Matt Hammond
    Form Score: 39
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.45
  • Charlie Smith
    Form Score: 9.6
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.2

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
Match Details
Date
2025-08-15 14:00 PM
Venue
Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
Toss
Nepal elected to bowl
Umpires
    Tv Umpires
      Match Referee