NTS vs MSA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 18 of Top End T20 Series

Both teams will be keen to put up a good show

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 13 Aug 2024, 16:49 IST

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Preview

NT Strike will take on Melbourne Stars Academy in the 18th match of the Top End T20 Series. This match will be played at Cazalys Arena. NT Strike have two wins and two losses in four matches. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars Academy are fourth in the table with two wins in four matches. This should be an exciting match. 

Match Information

NT Strike vs Melbourne Stars Academy, Match 18

Top End T20 Series, 14 Aug 2024, Wed, 2:00 PM IST ,Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Australia

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Team Form (Last 5 matches)

NTS

NT Strike

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Melbourne Stars Academy

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Players Stats in current Series

1

D'Arcy Short

NTS - all

273 Runs

7 Matches

2

Liam Blackford

MSA - bat

215 Runs

6 Matches

3

Jake Weatherald

NTS - bat

167 Runs

7 Matches

4

Jacob Dickman

NTS - bat

159 Runs

6 Matches

5

Hilton Cartwright

MSA - bat

141 Runs

4 Matches

6

Connor Carroll

NTS - bat

120 Runs

7 Matches

1

Arjun Nair

MSA - bowl

182.35

5 Matches

2

D'Arcy Short

NTS - all

159.65

7 Matches

3

Lachlan Bangs

NTS - all

143.59

7 Matches

4

Hilton Cartwright

MSA - bat

141.00

4 Matches

5

Caelan Maladay

NTS - all

134.21

7 Matches

6

Sam Elliott

MSA - bowl

122.64

6 Matches

1

Reiley Mark

MSA - bowl

10 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Hamish Martin

NTS - all

10 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Matt Hammond

NTS - bowl

8 Wkts

5 Matches

4

Charlie Smith

NTS - bat

7 Wkts

7 Matches

5

Austin Anlezark

MSA - bowl

7 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Lachlan Bangs

NTS - all

6 Wkts

7 Matches

1

Reiley Mark

MSA - bowl

5.48

6 Matches

2

Joe Medew-Ewen

MSA - bat

5.59

5 Matches

3

D'Arcy Short

NTS - all

6.38

7 Matches

4

Arjun Nair

MSA - bowl

6.53

5 Matches

5

Connor Carroll

NTS - bat

6.67

7 Matches

6

Lachlan Bangs

NTS - all

7.18

7 Matches

Probable Playing XI

NT Strike

I Conway (wk), J Weatherald (C), Jacob Dickman, Connor Carroll, DJM Short, Lachlan Bangs, Charlie Smith, Hamish Martin, Tom Menzies, Caelan Maladay, Matt Hammond

Bench : Harshtik Bimbral, Coby Edmondstone, C McMahon, R Stephens, N Fleming, A McCormick, S Barker, M Clair

Melbourne Stars Academy

HWR Cartwright, Dylan Brasher, SB Harper (C), Liam Blackford, Reiley Mark, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Arjun Nair, C Rutland, Sam Elliott, JS Paris, J Koduru

Bench : SM Boland, Brody Couch, DJM Moody, Austin Anlezark, M Birthisel, Joe Medew-Ewen, Jagadeswara Koduru

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

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Pace Bowling

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Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

157

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Sam Harper MSA | WK

Sam Harper is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and will also give points with his wicket-keeping. Back him to do well.

8
C

D'Arcy Short NTS | ALL

D'Arcy Short has scored 188 runs in four matches and will be a good captaincy pick for this match.

8

Liam Blackford MSA | BAT

Liam Blackford has scored 184 runs in four matches and will be a top pick against this opposition.

8.5

Reiley Mark MSA | BOWL

Reiley Mark has picked up eight wickets in four matches and will be looking to put up a good show

9.5

Hamish Martin NTS | ALL

Hamish Martin has picked up five wickets in four matches and will be a handy budget pick.

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8

Sam Elliott

MSA | BOWL

7

Ralph Stephens

NTS | BAT

Last Updated On - Aug 13 2024 4:49 PM

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Team 1

NTS

5 : 6

MSA

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Head To Head
Sam Harper

7.5

Isaac Conway

9.5

Liam Blackford

8

Ashley Chandrasinghe

9

Jake Weatherald
VC

8.5

Jaga Koduru

8

D'Arcy Short
C

8

Hamish Martin

9.5

Reiley Mark

8.5

Arjun Nair

8

Matt Hammond

9.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NTS

5 : 6

MSA

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Sam Harper
C

7.5

Isaac Conway

9.5

Liam Blackford
VC

8

Ashley Chandrasinghe

9

Jaga Koduru

8

D'Arcy Short

8

Hamish Martin

9.5

Coby Edmondstone

9.5

Reiley Mark

8.5

Arjun Nair

8

Tom Menzies

8

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