Match 1 of the Top End T20 Series, 2024, has Northern Territory Strike taking on Perth Scorchers Academy at the Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, on August 9 at 02:00 PM IST.
NTS vs PSA (Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy, Match 1
Date: August 9, 2024
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
NTS vs PSA, Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, is balanced. The average 1st innings score in the last 6 matches is 137 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin
The temperature is expected to be around 25°C and humidity is expected to be around 46%. 2.89 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
NTS vs PSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Conway | 5 | 114 | 28.5 | 0 | - | 22, 0, 36, 8, 48 | - |
| Sam Fanning | 5 | 201 | 50.3 | 0 | - | 31, 0, 59, 84, 27 | - |
| Connor Carroll | 1 | 30 | 30 | 0 | - | 30 | - |
- Isaac William Conway
Isaac Conway can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Isaac Conway has scored 106 runs.
- Sam Fanning
Sam Fanning is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter.
NTS vs PSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hammond | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Hamish Martin | 5 | 0 | - | 12 | 8.4 | - | 1, 4, 2, 2, 3 |
- Matthew Hammond
Matt Hammond is a bowler with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an off-break bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.5.
- Hamish Martin
Hamish Martin is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Hamish Martin has taken 12 wickets at an average of 8.4.
NTS vs PSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Edmondstone | 5 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | - | 7, 4, 8, 36, 10 | - |
| Lachlan Bangs | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
- Coby Edmondstone
Coby Edmondstone is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Coby Edmondstone has scored 65 runs.
- Lachlan Bangs
Lachlan Bangs is an all-rounder with an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 6 runs. Lachlan Bangs also bowls decently, bowling left-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 11 per match.
NTS vs PSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hammond | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Isaac Conway | 5 | 114 | 28.5 | 0 | - | 22, 0, 36, 8, 48 | - |
| Hamish Martin | 5 | 0 | - | 12 | 8.4 | - | 1, 4, 2, 2, 3 |
| Sam Fanning | 5 | 201 | 50.3 | 0 | - | 31, 0, 59, 84, 27 | - |
| Tom Menzies | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 13.8 | - | 0, 1, 4, 2, 2 |
- Matthew Hammond
Matt Hammond is a bowler with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an off-break bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.5.
- Isaac William Conway
Isaac Conway is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Isaac Conway is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 106 runs.
- Hamish Martin
Hamish Martin is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches, Hamish Martin has taken 12 wickets at an average of 8.4.
- Sam Fanning
Sam Fanning can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Sam Fanning has scored 201 runs.
- Tom Menzies
Tom Menzies is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 13.8.
NTS vs PSA Squad Information
Northern Territory Strike (NTS) Squad: Jake Weatherald, D'Arcy Short, Isaac Conway, Matt Hammond, Jacob Dickman, Charlie Smith, Coby Edmondstone, Harshtik Bimbral, Hamish Martin, Lachlan Bangs, Tom Menzies, Caelan Maladay, Connor Carroll, Cadell McMahon, Nicholas Fleming, Archie McCormick, Matt St Clair, Ralph Stephens and Sam Barker
Perth Scorchers Academy (PSA) Squad: Josh Vernon, Matthew Kelly, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Baxter Holt, Sam Fanning, Joel Curtis, Bryce Jackson, Teague Wyllie, Luke Holt, Corey Wasley, Keaton Critchell, Lucas Martin and Declan Power
NTS vs PSA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Isaac Conway and Joel Curtis
Batters: Sam Fanning, Connor Carroll and Jacob Dickman
All-Rounders: Coby Edmondstone and Matthew Kelly
Bowlers: Matt Hammond, Hamish Martin, Tom Menzies and Lucas Martin
Captain: Joel Curtis
Vice-Captain: Tom Menzies
Photo credit: Imago
