Northern Territory Strike will be up against Papua New Guinea in the 7th match of the CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023. The match will be played at the TIO Stadium, Darwin on 2nd August 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.
NTS vs PNG (Northern Territory Strike vs Papua New Guinea), Match 7 - Match Information
Match: Northern Territory Strike vs Papua New Guinea, Match 7
Date: 2nd August 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: TIO Stadium, Darwin
NTS vs PNG (Northern Territory Strike vs Papua New Guinea), Match 7 Preview
Northern Territory Strike have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Papua New Guinea have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 Points Table
The points table of CDU Men's Top End T20 Series, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.179 |
| REN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PKS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.316 |
| PNG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.200 |
| STA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| AC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.658 |
| MSA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| MRA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.400 |
In the last match played by Northern Territory Strike against ACT Comets, Northern Territory Strike beat ACT Comets by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Territory Strike was Josh Kann who scored 116 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Stars Academy, Papua New Guinea beat Melbourne Stars Academy by 4 runs. The top fantasy player for Papua New Guinea was Tony Ura who scored 82 fantasy points.
NTS vs PNG, TIO Stadium, Darwin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the TIO Stadium, Darwin is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 8 matches is 147 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 71% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.
Weather Report for TIO Stadium, Darwin
Temperature is expected to be around 28.91 °C with 54% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.07 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
NTS vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sangha | 5 | 125 | 25 | 7 | 1.4 | 26, 55, 28, 0, 16 | 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 |
| Jack Wood | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 24, 76, 36, 10, 17 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Lega Siaka | 5 | 90 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 24, 19, 26, 11, 10 | - |
- Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha
Jason Sangha is a Batter and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 125 runs at an average of 25 per match. Jason Sangha is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match.
- Jack P Wood
Jack Wood is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Jack Wood has scored 24, 76, 36, 10, 17 runs at an average of 32.6 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.
- Lega Siaka
Lega Siaka is a batter and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Lega Siaka has scored 90 runs at an average of 18 per match.
NTS vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Menzies | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 2, 1, 0 |
| Matt Hammond | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 6, 5, 1, 6, 6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| John Kariko | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 2, 1 |
- Tom Menzies
Tom Menzies is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches Tom Menzies has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Matthew Hammond
Matt Hammond can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Matt Hammond has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is an off break bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- John Kariko
John Kariko can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. John Kariko has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He bowls and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
NTS vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Param Uppal | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 59, 18, 30, 18, 7 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 3 |
| Coby Edmondstone | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 36, 10, 14, 58, 33 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sese Bau | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 5, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Param Uppal
Param Uppal can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Param Uppal has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 132 runs at an average of 26.4 per match. Param Uppal can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Coby Edmondstone
Coby Edmondstone is an all-rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Coby Edmondstone is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 151 runs at an average of 30.2 per match.
- Sese Bau
Sese Bau is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Sese Bau is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 5, 0, 0, 1, 0 runs at an average of 1.2 per match.
NTS vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Kann | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 47, 0, 1, 2, 33 | 1, 1, 2, 3, 0 |
| Hamish Martin | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tony Ura | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | 0 | 52, 47, 61, 25, 9 | - |
| Matt Hammond | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 6, 5, 1, 6, 6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Norman Vanua | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 19, 0, 23, 0, 0 | 1, 4, 3, 1, 0 |
| Hiri Hiri | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 34, 20, 16, 11, 46 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
The Top Point Getters for Northern Territory Strike are Josh Kann with 116 match fantasy points, Hamish Martin with 103 match fantasy points and Matt Hammond with 76 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Papua New Guinea are Tony Ura with 82 match fantasy points, Norman Vanua with 58 match fantasy points and Hiri Hiri with 53 match fantasy points.
NTS vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Param Uppal | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 59, 18, 30, 18, 7 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 3 |
| Jason Sangha | 5 | 125 | 25 | 7 | 1.4 | 26, 55, 28, 0, 16 | 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 |
| Jack Wood | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 24, 76, 36, 10, 17 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Tom Menzies | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 2, 1, 0 |
| Coby Edmondstone | 5 | 151 | 30.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 36, 10, 14, 58, 33 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Param Uppal
Param Uppal can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Param Uppal is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 59, 18, 30, 18, 7 runs at an average of 26.4 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. Param Uppal has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha
Jason Sangha is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Jason Sangha is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 wickets, averaging at 1.4 wickets per match.
- Jack P Wood
Jack Wood can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Jack Wood has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 163 runs at an average of 32.6 per match. Jack Wood can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.
- Tom Menzies
Tom Menzies is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches Tom Menzies has taken 4, 2, 2, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Coby Edmondstone
Coby Edmondstone is an all-rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Coby Edmondstone is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 151 runs averaging 30.2 per match.
NTS vs PNG Squad Information
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Squad: Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga, Riley Hekure, Hiri Hiri, Semo Kamea, John Kariko and Hila Vare
Northern Territory Strike (NTS) Squad: Jason Sangha, Param Uppal, Josh Kann, Michael Kudra, Matt Hammond, Jacob Dickman, Coby Edmondstone, Harshtik Bimbral, Hamish Martin, Sam Elder, Zayden Lewis, Jack Wood, Brodie Symons, Tom Menzies, Josh Baraba, Caelan Maladay and Hugo Matthias
NTS vs PNG Possible Playing XI
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Possible Playing XI: Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Hiri Hiri, Lega Siaka, Kiplin Doriga, Norman Vanua, John Kariko, Semo Kamea, Alei Nao, Charles Amini and Sese Bau
Northern Territory Strike (NTS) Possible Playing XI: Jack Wood, Jason Sangha, Jacob Dickman, Michael Kudra, Tom Menzies, Matt Hammond, Param Uppal, Josh Kann, Brodie Symons, Coby Edmondstone and Hamish Martin
NTS vs PNG MyTeam11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kiplin Doriga
Batters: Assad Vala, Jack Wood, Jason Sangha and Lega Siaka
All-Rounders: Brodie Symons, Coby Edmondstone and Param Uppal
Bowlers: John Kariko, Matt Hammond and Tom Menzies
Captain: Param Uppal
Vice-Captain: Jason Sangha
Photo credit: Alamy
