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New Zealand A vs Victoria Academy, MTET20S, Today Match Prediction
NZA vs VICA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Victoria Academy won the toss and choose to bowl first
Victoria Academy beat New Zealand A by 6 wickets
Can New Zealand A bounce back after their first defeat?
- Matt Boyle has scored 73 runs in 3 matches for New Zealand A so far in this tournament.
- Will Sutherland has accumulated 93 runs in 3 matches for Victoria CA XI.
- Jayden Lennox has taken 8 wickets in 3 matches for New Zealand A.
New Zealand A to win the match.
| Tournament: | Top End T20 Series, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | DXC Arena, Darwin, Marrara, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.2°C|Sunny |
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NZA vs VICA Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand A will face Victoria CA XI in the 16th Match on August 26, 2026, at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, in the Top End T20 Series 2026.
Both teams have four points from three matches. New Zealand A are third with two wins and one defeat, while Victoria CA XI are fifth, also with two wins and one defeat. New Zealand have a better NRR of +1.676, compared with Victoria's +0.031.
In their recent matches, New Zealand A have won three and lost two, while Victoria CA XI have won two and lost one. New Zealand A lost their previous match to Hyderabad Kingsmen Academy by 20 runs, while Victoria CA XI were defeated by Bangladesh High Performance XI by five wickets in their last outing.
Both sides will be looking to bounce back after defeats, with New Zealand A holding the advantage on net run rate.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NZA
W
W
NZA
119/3 in 13.2 8.93
118/10 in 19.4 6
VICA
L
W
W
VICA
131/10 in 19.1 6.83
136/5 in 16.2 8.33
151/5 in 18.4 8.09
147/10 in 19.3 7.54
145/5 in 18.5 7.7
141/8 in 20.0 7.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand A Preview
New Zealand A lost their previous match to Hyderabad Kingsmen Academy by 20 runs after being bowled out for 121 while chasing a target of 142. Their batting struggled to build partnerships and they fell short of the required scoring rate.
Max Chu was their highest scorer with 32 off 22 balls, while Matthew Boyle made a quick 18 from nine. Muhammad Abbas added 14 from 20, but the middle order failed to provide enough support during the chase.
With the ball, Kristian Clarke returned figures of 3/23 in 3.2 overs, while Ben Lister and Josh Clarkson picked up two wickets each. Jayden Lennox also claimed two wickets, giving New Zealand several breakthroughs despite the eventual defeat.
New Zealand A will be keen to respond after their first loss of the tournament. Their bowling remains a strong point, but the batting unit will need to show greater consistency against Victoria CA XI.
Key Players: Max Chu, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox
New Zealand A Predicted Playing XI:
Katene Clarke, Max Chu, Matthew Boyle, Dean Foxcroft, Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay, Josh Clarkson, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister
New Zealand A Key Players From Previous Game Of Top End T20 Series, 2026
New Zealand A Actual Playing XI:
Dean Foxcroft, Benjamin Lister, Max Chu, Katene Clarke, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Bevon Jacobs, Zak Gibson
Victoria Academy Preview
Victoria CA XI lost their previous match to Bangladesh High Performance XI by five wickets after being restricted to 131 in 19.1 overs. Their batting struggled to maintain momentum, although they managed to put up a competitive total for Bangladesh to chase.
Sam Harper was their leading scorer with 49 off 36 balls, while Will Sutherland made 30 from 25. Sam Elliott added a quick 12 off seven, but the rest of the batting order failed to make a significant impact.
With the ball, Harry Hoekstra returned figures of 2/15 in three overs, while Aryan Sharma and Sam Elliott picked up one wicket each. The attack created some breakthroughs but could not stop Bangladesh from completing the chase with 16 balls remaining.
Victoria will need a stronger batting performance and better support for their bowlers against New Zealand A.
Key Players: Sam Harper, Will Sutherland, Harry Hoekstra
Victoria Academy Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Liam Blackford, Will Sutherland, Harry Dixon, Sam Harper, Aryan Sharma, Sam Elliott, Harry Hoekstra, Austin Anlezark, Callum Stow
Victoria Academy Key Players From Previous Game Of Top End T20 Series, 2026
Victoria Academy Actual Playing XI:
Sam Harper, Will Sutherland, Thomas Rogers, Todd Murphy, Sam Elliott, Brodie Symons, Campbell Kellaway, Liam Blackford, Blake Macdonald , Austin Anlezark, Aryan Sharma
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Darwin is expected to remain sunny and warm on Wednesday morning, with temperatures around 33°C. Humidity is likely to stay near 47%, while winds may reach approximately 19 km/h. With 0% chance of precipitation, dry and clear conditions are expected throughout the match.
NZA vs VICA Pitch Report
Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin has produced a balanced result pattern in the four Top End T20 matches provided, with two wins for teams batting first and two for sides chasing. The average first-innings score across these games is 146.75 runs. The wicket has generally offered a good contest between bat and ball, with enough pace and carry for stroke-makers while bowlers can remain effective through disciplined lengths and variations.
Score Prediction
If New Zealand A bat first: 150-160 runs
If Victoria CA XI bat first: 145-155 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The recent tournament results at Marrara have produced an exact 2-2 split between batting-first and chasing teams, so there is no clear statistical advantage to either approach. With the first-innings average at 146.75 runs and the surface offering slight support to spin, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, assess the conditions and then chase the target.
Toss Prediction: New Zealand A to win the toss.
NZA vs VICA
Winning Prediction
New Zealand A and Victoria CA XI have both collected four points from three matches, but New Zealand have the better net run rate and greater overall bowling strength. Their attack has produced regular wickets throughout the tournament, while their top order has also shown the ability to score quickly when conditions are favourable.
Victoria have won two of their three matches and have plenty of experience in their squad, but they are also coming off a defeat to Bangladesh High Performance XI. New Zealand's stronger bowling options and better NRR give them a slight advantage, although Victoria have enough quality to make this a competitive contest.
New Zealand A to win the match.
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