NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction Match 1 Australian T20 Top End Series 2024: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for NT Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy Dream11 Team

The opening match of the Top End T20 Series features a clash between the NT Strike and the Perth Scorchers Academy. Scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024, this game marks the beginning of an exciting cricketing contest. Both teams are set to showcase their talent and strategy in this highly anticipated encounter.

NT Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy – Match 1 of Australian T20 Top End Series 2024

9 August, 2:00 PM IST

Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin

Form Guide

NTS – WWWWW

PSA – Yet to play any T20 match

Table of Contents

Marrara Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The pitch at the Marrara Cricket Grond is balanced. It helps the pacers more than the spinners. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last matches is 143 runs.

Last T20 Results at the Venue:

(26 Jul 2023) –

CYC: 138/10

DSB: 126/10 (19.3)

City Cyclone won by 12 runs.

(3 Aug 2022) –

NTT: 166/7

STS: 159/9

Northern Tide won by 7 runs.

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: B Holt

Batsmen: J Weatherland, T Wyllie, C Wasley

All-rounder: D Short, M Kelly, L Bangs, J Vernon

Bowlers: J Richardson, H Martin, C Maladay

Darcy Short & Matthew Kelly are the best Captain/ Vice captain options.
Pick more players from NTS due to their strong recent form. Key players to watch are H Martin and C Maladay.
Include all-rounders like M Kelly from PSA who can contribute in both departments.

Who will win today match between NT Strike and Perth Scorchers Academy (Match 1 of Australian T20 Top End Series 2024)?

While Perth Scorchers Academy is yet to play any T20 match, NT Strike have won all of their last 5 domestic T20 matches. Given the recent form and overall team balance, NTS is likely to have an edge over PSA. However, PSA’s unknown potential makes them a wildcard. NTS are predicted to win this match.