NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Australia Top End T20 Series, Match 29 (22 Aug 2025)

The second season of the Australia Top End T20 Series continues as in the 29th game of the tournament, we will witness a clash between the Northern Territory Strike (NTS) and

Perth Scorchers Academy (PTS). The game will be held at the Gardens Oval, Darwin, Australia. Indian spectators will be able to witness this game at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 22. With this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the NTS vs PSA to help you with a better understanding of a fantasy game.

NTS vs PSA Match Preview

Northern Territory Strike are currently in the 4th position of the points table with 6 points. They have played 5 matches so far in the league, and they have started their tournament on a strong note by winning 3 games back-to-back, but quickly fell off as they lost their last 2 games back-to-back, including their last one against the Chicago Kingsmen by 7 wickets.

On the other hand, Perth Scorchers Academy are just above in the 3rd position of the points table with 6 points. They have also played 5 games in the tournament so far and lost 2 of them and won 3 of them, including their last one against the Melbourne Stars Academy by 7 wickets. As both teams are side by side in the points table, this will be an interesting match to witness.

Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers Academy Match Details

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Northern Territory Strike middle-order batter Thomas Andrews was the standout batter for his team as he scored a valuable 48 runs off just 38 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six.
• Hamish Martin was the standout bowler for the Northern Territory Strike as he took 1 wicket in his 2-over spell. He will be a key player according to our NTS vs PSA Dream11 today match prediction.
• Perth Scorchers' opener Sam Fanning was the leading run scorer for his team as he scored a brilliant 73 runs off just 50 balls, including 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. The dashing opener can be a star player for the NTS vs PSA today match Dream11 prediction.
• Perth Scorchers' Matthew Kelly was the standout bowler for his team as he took 2 wickets in a spell and gave just 2 runs in it. The fast bowler will enjoy bowling on this surface and will be crucial for the NTS vs PSA today match prediction dream11 match

NTS vs PSA Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information regarding the injuries from both teams, Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favorite players and the top performers from the previous games to be included in the Playing 11 of both teams.

NTS vs PSA Toss Prediction

We can expect Northern Territory Strike skipper D'Arcy Short to win the toss in the 29th game of the Australia Top End T20 Series 2025 against the Perth Scorchers, and they will probably decide to bowl first in this upcoming game of the tournament, as the pitch analysis of the Gardens Oval in Darwin, Australia it is suitable for the team to opt for a bowling after winning the toss.

Record of Chasing Teams at Gardens Oval

The chasing record at the Gardens Oval is not available, as this will be the second match that will take place on this very ground in the tournament. It makes things even more interesting for the cricket experts to determine the pitch conditions even more accurately with this game.

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Northern Territory Strike and Perth Scorchers.

Northern Territory Strike Playing 11

D'Arcy Short (c), Jake Weatherald, Connor Carroll, Jacob Dickman, Jordan Silk, Sam Elder, Thomas Andrews, Cadell McMahon (wk), Hamish Martin, Jai Allman, Tom Menzies

Perth Scorchers Playing 11

Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Joel Curtis, Nick Hobson, Jayden Goodwin, Baxter Holt (wk), Matthew Spoors, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Currently, Connor Carroll is leading run scorers for the Northern Territory Strike and is also the highest among the players who are going to be featured in this upcoming game, as he scored 160 runs in 5 games he played till now with 1 half-century, making him suitable valuable player for your NTS vs PSA Dream11 prediction today match.
• Matthew Kelly is the leading wicket-taker for the Perth Scorchers team and among the players who are featured in this upcoming game, as he has played 4 games till now in the tournament and has taken 10 wickets, making him a suitable player to be included in your NTS vs PSA Dream11 team prediction.

NTS vs PSA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Connor Carroll and Matthew Kelly are suitable candidates for the captaincy role for your NTS vs PSA Dream11 prediction today, as both players are experienced batters of their respective teams, especially in the shorter format of the game.
• D'Arcy Short and Thomas Andrews are the good choices for the captaincy role for Dream11 team today prediction, as both players have immense experience in league cricket, who can be the match winners for the NTS vs PSA today Dream11 prediction.

Top Picks for NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction

D'Arcy Short and Matthew Kelly are the top picks for your NTS vs PSA Dream11 team prediction today, as both players are the leading run scorers for their respective teams and currently which makes them players to look out for in this upcoming game. Both these players must be included in the Dream11 team prediction today match.

Budget Picks for NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction

Matthew Kelly and Tom Menzies are the top budget picks for your NTS vs PSA Dream11 team prediction today, as both pacers are experienced bowlers of their respective teams and certainly make them players to be included in today Dream11 team prediction.

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction Grand Contest

• Keeper: Joel Curtis
• Batters: Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Connor Carroll
• All-Rounders: D'Arcy Short, Matthew Kelly (c), M Hammond, Hamish Martin, Matthew Spoors

• Bowlers: Tom Menzies, Thomas Andrews

  

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction Head to Head

• Keeper: Joel Curtis
• Batters: Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Connor Carroll (c)
• All-Rounders: D'Arcy Short, Matthew Kelly, Hamish Martin, Matthew Spoors

• Bowlers: Corey Rocchiccioli, Tom Menzies, Thomas Andrews

  

NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 29) Australia Top End T20 Series 2025 Players to Avoid

B Holt and C McMohan players could be avoided for your NTS vs PSA Dream11 Prediction team, as both players are not rated highly in the top picks in Dream11 match prediction. Compared to their other teammates, they can be overlooked in this upcoming match as per our Dream11 today team prediction.

NTS vs PSA Weather & Pitch Report of Gardens Oval

• The 29th match of the Australia Top End T20 Series 2025 between Northern Territory Strike and Perth Scorchers is expected to be played under suitable conditions, as the weather will be mostly cloudy during the time of the game, with an average temperature ranging around 29°C, with only a 0% chance of precipitation and humidity around 48%.
• The Pitch of Gardens Oval is generally balanced, as seen in the previous few games of the tournament, though pacers might have a slight advantage on this pitch with the kind of bounce and swinging they need, especially in the initial part of the game. One can expect an average score of 156 here.

NTS vs PSA Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the head-to-head record of Northern Territory Strike vs Perth Scorchers, both teams have faced once, where Northern Territory Strike has the upper hand as they won the match by 7 wickets back in August 2024, which makes this head-to-head battle 1-0.

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