Complete schedule for Top End T20 Series 2025 announced

The schedule for the Top End T20 Series 2025 has been officially announced, featuring a record 11 teams from around the world, including international sides, regional Australian outfits, and academy teams from Big Bash League (BBL) franchises.

Among the participating teams are five BBL academy squads: Hobart Hurricanes (the BBL 14 champions), Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Adelaide Strikers. They will be joined by international teams including Pakistan Shaheens, Bangladesh ‘A’, and Nepal, alongside the Chicago Kingsmen from the USA and two Australian domestic teams, ACT Comets and NT Strike.

The tournament is set to begin on August 14, with Pakistan Shaheens taking on Bangladesh ‘A’ in the opening match at Darwin’s TIO Stadium.

Shaheens will continue their campaign with matches against Perth Scorchers on August 16, Melbourne Renegades on August 18, Adelaide Strikers on August 20, and Nepal on August 22. The final is scheduled for August 24.

In last year’s edition, the Shaheens had a strong group-stage run. They opened with a win against the Perth Scorchers, followed by a loss to the Melbourne Stars. They bounced back with victories over Tasmania, the Melbourne Renegades, Bangladesh ‘A’, and the Australian Capital Territory, which helped them reach the semi-finals, where they eventually lost to the Adelaide Strikers.