Points table after Pakistan Shaheens beat ACT Comets in Top End T20 series

Pakistan Shaheens extended their winning streak in the Top End T20 with a resounding 91-run victory over ACT Comets on Saturday.

With this victory, they've notched their fifth tournament triumph, adding to their impressive wins over the Perth Scorchers, Tasmania Tigers, Melbourne Renegades, and Bangladesh 'A'. Their only stumble was against the Melbourne Stars.

Shaheens currently leads the tournament standings with 10 points and an impressive winning percentage of 83.33%. Their net run rate (NRR) is a commanding 1.1185, further solidifying their dominance.

Following the Shaheens, NT Strike holds the second position with four victories, accumulating 8 points and a win rate of 66.67%. They maintain a solid NRR of 0.5779. The middle of the table sees a close competition, with Bangladesh, Adelaide Strikers, Tasmania Tigers, and Melbourne Renegades all tied with 6 points each, each team having three wins and three losses.

However, their rankings vary slightly due to differing net run rates, with Bangladesh boasting the highest NRR among them.

At the lower end of the standings, the Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, and ACT Comets have struggled. Each manages only two wins, resulting in a 33.33% win rate. The ACT Comets face the steepest challenge, with a net run rate of -1.0317, placing them at the bottom of the table despite their efforts.

The tournament will culminate with semifinal matches featuring the top four teams on Saturday morning at 5:30 AM PKT. The final match will be played later that day at 11:30 AM PKT.