The second match of the Australian t20 Top End Series 2025 features the Australian capital Territory (ACT) facing off against the Hobart Hurricanes Academy (HHA) at TIO Stadium, Darwin, on august 15 at 7:00 AM IST.


Match Preview:


In this exciting encounter, ACT boasts a strong lineup led by Jake Smith, with Michael McNamara as wicketkeeper and Samuel Skelly leading the bowling attack. HHA counters with aggressive batting from Macalister Wright, all-round capabilities from Nivethan Radhakrishnan, and pace from Billy Stanlake. Both teams have a mix of youth and experience, promising a thrilling match.


Historically, these teams haven't faced each other often in this format, but HHA's academy was impressive last season, reaching the semifinals, while ACT aims to establish its presence with a refreshed squad.


Head-to-Head Record:

- Matches Won: ACT - 0, HHA - 0


Weather & Pitch Report:

- Temperature: 30°C

- Weather: Cloudy

- Pitch: Balanced, favoring pace

- Average 1st Innings Score: 126

- Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 60%


Predicted Playing 11s:


ACT: 

Jake Smith, Nick Allen, tom Hogan, Zak Keogh, Eesam Rahman, Kai Brunker, Michael McNamara (wk), Scott Murn, Akshay Joseph, Lewis Evans, Samuel Skelly


HHA: 

Macalister Wright, Tim Ward, charlie Wakim, Bradley Hope, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Louis Smith, Zac Curtain (wk), Gabe Bell, Billy Stanlake, Iain Carlisle, Raf MacMillan


Dream11 Team Suggestions:


Team 1:

- Keepers: Michael McNamara

- Batters: charlie Wakim, Mac Wright, Nicholas Broes, Tim Ward

- All-rounders: Eesan Rahman (c), Nivethan Radhakrishnan (vc), Scott Murn, Kai Brunker

- Bowlers: Billy Stanlake, Will Prestwidge


Team 2:

- Keepers: Michael McNamara

- Batters: charlie Wakim (vc), Mac Wright, Nicholas Broes

- All-rounders: Eesan Rahman, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Scott Murn, Kai Brunker

- Bowlers: Billy Stanlake (c), Will Prestwidge, Lewis Evans


Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

- Captain: Eesan Rahman, Billy Stanlake

- Vice-Captain: Nivethan Radhakrishnan, charlie Wakim


Players to Avoid:

- Marcus Bean (7.0 credits)

- Jake Smith (7.0 credits)


Expert Advice:

- SL Captaincy Choice: Eesan Rahman

- GL Captaincy Choice: Billy Stanlake

- Punt Picks: Lewis Evans, Tim Ward


With balanced teams and a favorable pitch, expect an intense match filled with potential for swings in momentum.



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15/08/2025 08:18 AM