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Adelaide Strikers Academy vs New Zealand A, MTET20S, Today Match Prediction
AS-A vs NZA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Adelaide Strikers Academy won the toss and choose to bowl first
Adelaide Strikers Academy won by 5 wickets
Can Adelaide Strikers Academy book their place in the final?
- Connor Carroll has been Adelaide Strikers Academy’s leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 226 runs in five innings.
- Bevon Jacobs of New Zealand A has scored 143 runs in four innings.
- Lachlan Bangs has claimed 12 wickets in six matches for Adelaide Strikers Academy.
Adelaide Strikers Academy to win the match.
| Tournament: | Top End T20 Series, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | DXC Arena, Darwin, Marrara, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.3°C|Sunny |
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AS-A vs NZA Match Prediction & Analysis
Adelaide Strikers Academy and New Zealand A will lock horns in the second semi-final of the Top End T20 Series 2026 at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.
Adelaide Strikers Academy finished top of the points table with 10 points from six matches, winning five and losing one. New Zealand A finished fourth with six points, with three wins and three defeats.
Adelaide are in excellent recent form, having won all of their last five matches, while New Zealand A have won two and lost three in their last five games. The two sides have met once in the tournament, with New Zealand A winning by seven wickets.
In their latest matches, Adelaide Strikers Academy defeated ACT by a massive 165 runs, while New Zealand A beat Hobart Hurricanes Academy by five wickets with 21 balls remaining.
Both teams will look to continue their winning momentum and deliver another strong performance to book their place in the final.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AS-A
W
W
W
W
W
AS-A
60/10 in 9.5 6.1
225/4 in 20.0 11.25
92/10 in 14.4 6.27
96/3 in 11.5 8.11
164/9 in 20.0 8.2
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
NZA
L
L
W
W
NZA
158/8 in 20.0 7.9
181/5 in 20.0 9.05
150/8 in 20.0 7.5
152/4 in 18.3 8.22
119/3 in 13.2 8.93
118/10 in 19.4 6
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Adelaide Strikers Academy Preview
Adelaide Strikers Academy’s last match was against ACT, where they secured a massive 165-run victory. Batting first, they posted 225/4 in 20 overs, while ACT were bowled out for just 60 runs in 9.5 overs.
With the bat, Adelaide were led by Connor Carroll, who smashed 108 runs off 57 balls. Jason Sangha added a quick 34 off 18 balls, while Henry Hunt finished unbeaten on 33 off 19 balls and Noah McFadyen contributed an unbeaten 17.
With the ball, Tim Oakley was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs. Lachlan Bangs also picked up 2 wickets for nine runs, while Aubrey Stockdale took one wicket and helped restrict ACT to just 60.
Adelaide Strikers Academy will look to continue their dominant run and carry their strong batting and bowling form into the semi-final as they aim to book their place in the final.
Key Players: Connor Carroll, Tim Oakley, Lachlan Bangs
Adelaide Strikers Academy Predicted Playing XI:
Jerrssis Wadia, Connor Carroll, Jason Sangha, Lachlan Bangs, Henry Hunt, Noah McFadyen, Harry Nielsen, Ryan King, Waheguru Dhillon, Tim Oakley, Aubrey Stockdale
Adelaide Strikers Academy Key Players From Previous Game Of Top End T20 Series, 2026
Adelaide Strikers Academy Actual Playing XI:
Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham, Cannor Carroll, Jason Sangha, Henry Hunt, Noah Mcfadyen, Harry Nielsen, Lachlan Bangs, Waheguru Dhillon, Tim Oakley, Jerrssis Wadia
New Zealand A Preview
New Zealand A’s last match was against Hobart Hurricanes Academy, where they secured a five-wicket victory with 21 balls remaining. Chasing a target of 150, New Zealand A reached 153/5 in 16.3 overs to complete a comfortable win.
With the bat, Bevon Jacobs was the standout performer, scoring 58 runs off 30 balls. Mitchell Hay remained unbeaten on 41 off 30 balls, while Josh Clarkson added an unbeaten 22 off 16 balls to finish the chase strongly.
With the ball, Matthew Fisher was the leading wicket-taker, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Jayden Lennox also impressed with 3 wickets for 21 runs, while Josh Clarkson and Adithya Ashok picked up one wicket each.
New Zealand A will look to carry the confidence from their five-wicket win into the semi-final and produce another strong all-round performance against the tournament leaders.
Key Players: Bevon Jacobs, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox
New Zealand A Predicted Playing XI:
Katene Clarke, Max Chu, Matthew Boyle, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Hay, Josh Clarkson, Muhammad Abbas, Kristian Clarke, Adithya Ashok, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox
New Zealand A Key Players From Previous Game Of Top End T20 Series, 2026
New Zealand A Actual Playing XI:
Benjamin Lister, Katene Clarke, Max Chu, Matthew Boyle, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Hay, Josh Clarkson, Kristian Clarke, Adithya Ashok, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Darwin is expected to remain sunny and warm on Sunday morning, with the temperature around 32°C. Humidity is likely to be around 48%, while winds could reach approximately 14 km/h. With a 0% chance of precipitation, clear and dry conditions are expected, so weather interruptions are unlikely.
AS-A vs NZA Pitch Report
Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin has hosted five matches in the Top End T20 Series so far. The average first-innings score across these games is 151.6 runs. Teams batting first have won 2 matches, while chasing sides have won 3 matches, suggesting a fairly balanced surface with a slight advantage for teams bowling first.
Score Prediction
If Adelaide Strikers Academy bat first: 155-165 runs
If New Zealand A bat first: 150-160 runs
Toss: To Bowl
With chasing sides winning three of the five matches played at the venue in this tournament, the toss trend slightly favours bowling first. Captains are likely to prefer chasing under the Darwin conditions.
Toss Prediction: New Zealand A to win the toss.
AS-A vs NZA
Winning Prediction
Adelaide Strikers Academy have been the standout team of the tournament, finishing top of the table with five wins from six matches and carrying a perfect five-match winning streak into the semi-final. Their recent performances have been particularly dominant, including a huge 165-run win in their last match.
New Zealand A have also regained momentum after beating Hobart Hurricanes Academy by five wickets in their latest game, but their overall campaign has been less consistent, with three wins and three defeats. Adelaide's stronger tournament record, recent form and all-round consistency give them the edge.
Adelaide Strikers Academy to win the match.
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