400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK
Australian Capital Territory
60/10 in 9.5
6.1225/4 in 20.0
11.25
Adelaide Strikers Academy
Toss Winner - Australian Capital Territory won the toss and choose to bowl first
Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Australian Capital Territory by 165 runs
Can Adelaide make it five wins in a row?
Adelaide Strikers Academy to Win!
| Tournament: | Top End T20 Series, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | DXC Arena, Darwin, Marrara, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.7°C|Sunny |
TheTopBookies is your number one guide for gambling in India! Get the best betting app in India today and gain access to all secure gambling platforms in INR real money.
Adelaide Strikers Academy and Australian Capital Territory square off in the 26th match of the Top End T20 Series 2026 on Saturday, 29th August. The venue for this match is Gardens Oval, Darwin and the scheduled start time is 9:00 AM IST.
Current Standings: Adelaide Strikers Academy are at 2nd place on the table with 8 points in 5 matches (4 wins & 1 loss), while Australian Capital Territory are at 8th place with 2 points in 5 matches (1 win & 4 losses).
ACOM
143/7 in 20.0 7.15
147/3 in 17.5 8.24
144/6 in 19.2 7.45
140/9 in 20.0 7
131/4 in 16.2 8.02
130/10 in 18.2 7.09
161/3 in 17.5 9.03
MTET20S
Australian Capital Territory beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 7 wickets
160/9 in 20.0 8
AS-A
92/10 in 14.4 6.27
96/3 in 11.5 8.11
164/9 in 20.0 8.2
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
119/3 in 13.2 8.93
118/10 in 19.4 6
After enduring four consecutive defeats to start the tournament and facing early elimination, Australian Capital Territory registered their first victory of the season with a convincing seven-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes Academy, ensuring they avoid finishing last with the wooden spoon.
Bowling first after winning the toss, ACT produced a disciplined effort to restrict the Hurricanes to 143/7 in their 20 overs. Harry Thomas and Jeet Mehta led the attack with two wickets apiece, keeping the scoring rate in check despite a late flourish from Raf MacMillan.
Chasing 144, ACT made the chase look effortless thanks to a blazing 97-run opening partnership between Zac Maron and Tyler van Luin, who both scored matching fluent 55s. Although Gabe Bell struck thrice in quick succession, Zak Keogh (21*) steered ACT home to 147/3 in 17.5 overs with 13 balls to spare.
Zac Maron (wk), Tyler van Luin, Zak Keogh, Nic Broes (c), Thomas Hogan, Dylan Hunter, Jake Smith, Dave Dubey, Kai Brunker, Harry Thomas, Jeet Mehta
Dylan Hunter, Nicholas Broes, Zac Keogh, Kai Brunker, Nick Allen , Tyler Van Luin, Jake Smith, Esam Rahman, Zac Maron, Dave Dubey, Harry Thomas
Adelaide Strikers Academy advanced to the semi-finals in style, bouncing back from an opening loss to claim their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant seven-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen Academy.
Bowling first after losing the toss, the Strikers tore through the Kingsmen lineup, bundling them out for just 92 runs in 14.4 overs. Aubrey Stockdale led the disciplined attack with 3 for 21, while Lachlan Bangs, Jerrssis Wadia, and Waheguru Dhillon picked up two wickets each. Hammad Azam’s 22 was the only notable resistance for the Kingsmen.
Chasing a modest target of 93, the Strikers made light work of the task. Captain and wicketkeeper Harry Nielsen anchored the chase with an unbeaten 42 off 34 balls, while Jason Sangha chipped in with a brisk 23. Adelaide reached 96/3 in just 11.5 overs, sealing qualification with 49 balls to spare.
Jerrssis Wadia, Ryan King, Harry Nielsen (c) (wk), Jason Sangha, Henry Hunt, Noah McFadyen, Lachie Bangs, Waheguru Dhillon, Henry Thornton, Aubrey Stockdale, Jordan Buckingham
Henry Hunt, Jason Sangha, Harry Nielsen, Tim Oakley, Lachlan Bangs, Aubrey Stockdale, Ryan King, Cannor Carroll, Waheguru Dhillon, Noah Mcfadyen, Jerrssis Wadia
Darwin, NT, experiences clear and calm conditions this Saturday. With zero percent precipitation and gentle winds blowing at just 3 km/h, the air remains tranquil despite a high humidity level of 79 percent. The temperature hovers at a pleasant 23°C, offering a bright and settled day overall.
The pitch at Garden's Oval, Darwin offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers, where the average 1st innings score is 157 runs and it drops down to 139 runs while chasing. Expect another moderate scoring match, where a score of around 165-170 is going to be par.
It has been even stevens, where the team bowling first won seven of the 12 matches played, while the team batting first won 5 matches at Graden's Oval in Darwin in T20's. Both teams strength this season has been batting first and we predict the team that win's the toss will look to bat first.
Toss Prediction: Australian Capital Territory to win the coin toss
Adelaide Strikers Academy enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, they are currently on a four match winning streak and look to end the league stages at the top of table. While ACT aim to finish their season with yet another win, given the current form of both the teams we back Adelaide Strikers Academy to win this match.
Adelaide Strikers Academy to Win!
1xBet
400% up to ₹70,000 on 4 Deposits with Reg Code: TOPBK