Northern Territory Cricket has announced an expanded fixture for the 2024 Top End T20 Series, featuring teams from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The series is scheduled to take place from August 9 to 18 in Darwin, with nine teams competing, including local favourites and Big Bash League teams like the Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Tasmania, Adelaide Strikers, and ACT Comets.
NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey expressed his excitement about the expansion, highlighting the inclusion of two cricketing powerhouses as a testament to the growing potential of winter cricket in the Northern Territory. Usman Wahla, PCB Director International Cricket, and Naimur Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s High Performance Unit, also shared their gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity to participate.
The series will feature 30 T20 matches over 10 days, culminating in a Finals Day on August 18. Teams will compete in a round-robin format, each playing six fixtures. The event promises to deliver thrilling cricketing action for fans, with broadcast details and team line-ups to be announced soon.
Fixture Highlights
Friday 9 August
- 6:00pm: Northern Territory vs. Perth Scorchers | DXC Arena
Saturday 10 August
- 10:00am: Melbourne Renegades vs. Melbourne Stars | DXC Arena
- 3:00pm: Perth Scorchers vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
- 6:00pm: Tasmania vs. Adelaide Strikers | TIO Stadium
Sunday 11 August
- 10:00am: Bangladesh HP vs. Melbourne Renegades | Gardens Oval
- 1:00pm: Adelaide Strikers vs. Northern Territory | Gerry Wood Oval
- 3:00pm: Pakistan Shaheens vs. Melbourne Stars | Gardens Oval
Monday 12 August
- 10:00am: Tasmania vs. Northern Territory | TIO Stadium
- 2:00pm: Perth Scorchers vs. ACT Comets | DXC Arena
- 6:00pm: Tasmania vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
Tuesday 13 August
- 10:00am: Melbourne Stars vs. Adelaide Strikers | Cazaly’s Arena
- 1:00pm: Northern Territory vs. Melbourne Renegades | DXC Arena
- 3:00pm: Melbourne Stars vs. ACT Comets | Cazaly’s Arena
- 6:00pm: Tasmania vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
Wednesday 14 August
- 10:00am: Melbourne Renegades vs. Perth Scorchers | Cazaly’s Arena
- 1:00pm: Adelaide Strikers vs. Bangladesh HP | DXC Arena
- 3:00pm: Melbourne Renegades vs. Tasmania | Cazaly’s Arena
- 6:00pm: Northern Territory vs. Melbourne Stars | DXC Arena
Thursday 15 August
- 1:00pm: ACT Comets vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
- 3:00pm: Perth Scorchers vs. Adelaide Strikers | Gardens Oval
- 6:00pm: Melbourne Renegades vs. Pakistan Shaheens | TIO Stadium
Friday 16 August
- 10:00am: Tasmania vs. Melbourne Stars | TIO Stadium
- 2:00pm: ACT Comets vs. Northern Territory | Gardens Oval
- 6:00pm: Pakistan Shaheens vs. Bangladesh HP | TIO Stadium
Saturday 17 August
- 10:00am: ACT Comets vs. Adelaide Strikers | DXC Arena
- 2:00pm: Bangladesh HP vs. Perth Scorchers | TIO Stadium
- 6:00pm: ACT Comets vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena
Sunday 18 August
- 10:00am: Semi-Final 1 | DXC Arena
- 10:00am: Semi-Final 2 | TIO Stadium
- 4:00pm: Final | DXC Arena
The event’s expansion underscores the growing appeal of cricket in the Northern Territory, promising an exciting showcase of talent from both domestic and international teams. With a packed schedule and high-quality competition, fans can look forward to an exciting fortnight of cricket.
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