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The twelfth match brings HH Academy and Nepal A together at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, with the Australian Top End T20 Series 2026 fixture scheduled for 24th August at 3:00 PM IST.
Get the best HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 12th match of the Australian Top End T20 Series 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Kushal Bhurtel – Nepal’s opener has scored 46 runs, including a team-leading 46 against Bangladesh HP-XI. |
Kushal Malla – The Nepal all-rounder has made modest batting contributions while remaining wicketless so far. |
Top Picks:
Tim Ward – Hobart Hurricanes Academy’s batter has contributed 15 runs, adding useful depth to the lineup. |
Billy Stanlake – The experienced Australian pacer has yet to make a significant statistical impact in the competition. |
Budget Picks:
Bradley Hope – Hobart Hurricanes Academy’s batter has registered 17 runs, offering useful support in the batting order. |
Shahab Alam – The all-rounder has scored 11 runs and taken 1 wicket, contributing effectively in both departments. |
HHA vs NEP-A Australian Top End T20 Series 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Kushal Bhurtel & Kushal Malla |
Vice-Captain | Billy Stanlake & Tim Ward |
HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jake Doran, Lokesh Bam
- Batsmen – Kushal Bhurtel ©, Anil Kumar Sah, Tim Ward, Caelan Maladay
- All-rounders – Kushal Malla, Riley MacMillan
- Bowlers – Gabe Bell, Billy Stanlake (VC), Rijan Dhakal

HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Lokesh Bam
- Batsmen – Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Kumar Sah, Tim Ward (VC), Caelan Maladay
- All-rounders – Kushal Malla ©, Bradley Hope, Riley MacMillan
- Bowlers – Gabe Bell, Billy Stanlake, Shahab Alam

HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match 12 Australian Top End T20 Series 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
M Yadav | NA | NA |
M Bean | NA | NA |
HHA vs NEP-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match 12 Australian Top End T20 Series 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Kushal Bhurtel |
GL Captaincy Choice | Kushal Malla |
Punt Picks | Shahab Alam and Bradley Hope |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-2-3 |
HHA vs NEP-A Match Preview:
The 12th match of the Top End T20 Series 2026 will see Nepal A take on Hobart Hurricanes Academy at DXC Arena, Darwin, on 24th August at 9:30 AM IST. Both teams have played two matches without securing a point so far, with Nepal A holding an NRR of -3.317 and Hobart Hurricanes Academy recording -0.442. Therefore, both sides will view this fixture as an important opportunity to open their account and improve their position in the standings.
Nepal A will depend on Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam and Kushal Malla to strengthen the batting unit, while Pawan Sarraf, Yuvraj Khatri, Shahab Alam and Rijan Dhakal add depth and variety to the bowling attack. Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes Academy have assembled a promising group of young Australian players, including Jake Doran, Tim Ward, Teague Wyllie, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Gabe Bell and Billy Stanlake. Both squads contain players capable of making a significant impact in the T20 format.
Nepal A need a strong response after their two defeats, while Hobart Hurricanes Academy will also target their first victory of the tournament. Furthermore, the contest could feature an interesting battle between Nepal’s spin and all-round options and Hobart’s pace resources. Hobart enter with a slight advantage based on their better NRR, but Nepal have enough experienced T20 players to challenge them. As a result, both teams will need to execute their plans effectively to secure a much-needed victory.
HHA vs NEP-A Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
HH Academy | 0 |
Nepal A | 0 |
HHA vs NEP-A Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 26°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | NA |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | NA |
Winning % | NA |
HHA vs NEP-A Playing 11s (Predicted):
HH Academy Playing 11:
1) Anil Kumar Sah (c & wk)
2) Kushal Bhurtel
3) Mayan Yadav
4) Lokesh Bam
5) Kushal Malla
6) Pawan Sarraf
7) Trit Raj Das
8) Yuvraj Khatri
9) Bipin Khatri
10) Shahab Alam
11) Rijan Dhakal
Nepal A Playing 11:
1) Jake Doran (c & wk)
2) Tim Ward
3) Teague Wyllie
4) Nivethan Radhakrishnan
5) Bradley Hope
6) Zac Curtain
7) Kasey Barton
8) Lachlan Clarke
9) Gabe Bell
10) Billy Stanlake
11) Caelan Maladay
HHA vs NEP-A Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team balanced, HH Academy is expected to win this match.