NTS vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Australian T20 Top End Series 2025, Match 5
Published - 15 Aug 2025, 12:00 PM
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Fans will gather at Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin, to watch the NT Strike battle Nepal in the fifth match of the Australian T20 Top End Series 2025 on 15th August at 2:00 PM IST.
Get the best NTS vs NEP Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th match of the Australian T20 Top End Series 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NTS vs NEP Match Preview:
The fifth match, set for Friday, August 15, at 2:00 PM IST, features Northern Territory Strike taking on Nepal in an exciting encounter.
Northern Territory Strike enters with a potent squad, led by Jake Weatherald’s aggressive batting, D’Arcy Short’s all-round prowess, and Kane Richardson’s experienced pace bowling. Meanwhile, Nepal counters with Kushal Bhurtel’s dynamic opening, Dipendra Singh Airee’s versatile all-round skills, and Sandeep Lamichhane’s crafty spin.
Both teams have built balanced lineups, setting up a clash of contrasting strengths.
As the game approaches, NT Strike will look to capitalize on their familiarity with local conditions, while Nepal aims to unleash their flair on the batting-friendly DXC Arena pitch. Therefore, fans can expect a captivating battle filled with big shots and tight bowling spells.
NTS vs NEP Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| NT Strike | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 |
NTS vs NEP Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 175 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 58% |
NTS vs NEP Playing 11s (Predicted):
NT Strike Playing 11: Jake Weatherald, Jordan Silk, D’Arcy Short, Connor Carroll, Charlie Smith, Hamish Martin, Cadell McMahon (wk), Kane Richardson, Thomas Andrews, Matt Hammond, Tom Menzies
Nepal Playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
NTS vs NEP Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats (last match) |
| D’Arcy Short | NA |
| Kushal Bhurtel | NA |
| Kane Richardson | NA |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | NA |
Hot Picks for NTS vs NEP Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Sandeep Lamichhane |
| D’Arcy Short |
Top Picks:
| Kushal Bhurtel |
| Kane Richardson |
Budget Picks:
| KC Karan |
| Jordan Silk |
NTS vs NEP Australian T20 Top End Series 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | D’Arcy Short & Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Vice-Captain | Kushal Bhurtel & kane Richardson |
NTS vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Asif Sheikh
- Batters – Jake Weatherald, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Gulshan Jha
- All-rounders – D’Arcy Short (c), Kushal Bhurtel (vc), Dipendra Singh Airee, Hamish Martin
- Bowlers – Kane Richardson, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jordan Silk
NTS vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Asif Sheikh
- Batters – Jake Weatherald, Rohit Kumar Paudel
- All-rounders – D’Arcy Short, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Hamish Martin
- Bowlers – Kane Richardson (vc), Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Jordan Silk, KC Karan
NTS vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 Australian T20 Top End Series 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Matt Hammond | 7.0 credits | NA |
| Arif Sheikh | 7.0 credits | NA |
NTS vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 Australian T20 Top End Series 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | D’Arcy Short |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Punt Picks | Kc Karan and Gulshan Jha |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
