Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Australian Capital Territory Prediction: Who Will Win 6th T20 Top End Series Match on 16th August 2025?
Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Australian Capital Territory Prediction for the 6th T20 of the Top End Series 2025 suggests an exciting contest between two sides in contrasting form. The match will be played on Saturday, 16th August 2025, at TIO Stadium, Darwin, with both teams aiming to gain vital momentum in the tournament. Melbourne Renegades Academy are currently fourth on the points table after a narrow win in their last match, while Australian Capital Territory sit ninth after a disappointing defeat. Given the performances so far, Renegades Academy look like the stronger unit, but ACT’s batting potential means they can’t be underestimated. Cricketwebs brings you 100% match prediction tips for this clash.
Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Renegades Academy vs Australian Capital Territory, 6th T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 16th August 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 AM |
| Venue | TIO Stadium, Darwin |
Team Previews
Melbourne Renegades Academy Preview
Melbourne Renegades Academy’s campaign has started well, with their last outing bringing a thrilling 4-run win over Melbourne Stars Academy. Batting first, the Renegades posted 189/5 thanks to Ollie Peake’s composed 46 and Will Sutherland’s explosive 63 off 34 balls. Josh Brown also chipped in with a crucial 39, ensuring a strong platform.
With the ball, Will Sutherland shone again, claiming 2 wickets at important moments to halt the Stars’ chase. Their batting depth looks impressive, with several players capable of playing match-winning knocks. However, the bowling still needs more consistency, especially in containing runs during the death overs. The team will rely heavily on Sutherland’s all-round brilliance, supported by David Moody and Fergus O’Neill.
Australian Capital Territory Preview
ACT’s start to the tournament has been less than ideal. A 7-wicket loss to Hobart Hurricanes Academy in their last game exposed their inability to capitalise on strong starts. Zak Keogh’s fluent 66 off 43 balls and Nicholas Broes’ 36 were the highlights in a total of 161/5. However, their bowlers struggled to defend it, with only Tom Hogan picking up a wicket.
ACT have the batting firepower to post challenging totals, but the middle-order needs to accelerate better, and the bowling unit must tighten up, especially in the powerplay and death overs. The likes of Eesam Rahman and Kai Brunker will be key to providing breakthroughs early.
Squads
Melbourne Renegades Academy
Dylan Brasher, Josh Brown, Michael Archer, Ollie Peake, Arjun Nair, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland, Jai Lemire (wk), Callum Stow, David Moody, Fergus O’Neill, Harry Hoekstra, Xavier Crone
Australian Capital Territory
Jake Smith, Nicholas Broes, Nick Allen, Tom Hogan, Zak Keogh, Eesam Rahman, Kai Brunker, Scott Murn, Michael McNamara (wk), Zac Maron (wk), Akshay Joseph, Dave Dubey, Lewis Evans, Samuel Skelly
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades Academy
Josh Brown, Dylan Brasher, Ollie Peake, Harry Dixon, Will Sutherland (c), Arjun Nair, Jai Lemire (wk), Callum Stow, David Moody, Fergus O’Neill, Xavier Crone
Australian Capital Territory
Jake Smith, Nicholas Broes, Zak Keogh, Nick Allen, Michael McNamara (wk), Tom Hogan, Eesam Rahman, Kai Brunker, Dave Dubey, Lewis Evans, Samuel Skelly
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| WK | Jai Lemire |
| BAT | Josh Brown, Ollie Peake, Nicholas Broes |
| AR | Will Sutherland (C), Zak Keogh (VC), Arjun Nair |
| BOWL | David Moody, Fergus O’Neill, Tom Hogan, Kai Brunker |
Fantasy Analysis:
- Captain Choice: Will Sutherland – contributes with both bat and ball, in fine form.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Zak Keogh – top run-scorer for ACT, reliable in pressure situations.
- Players to Avoid: Nick Allen (inconsistent returns), Akshay Joseph (hasn’t made an impact yet).
Favourite Team Today
Melbourne Renegades Academy are favourites due to their superior all-round balance and form. Will Sutherland’s dual role has been decisive, and their batting depth gives them the flexibility to recover from early setbacks. While ACT have talented batsmen like Zak Keogh and Nicholas Broes, their bowling lacks penetration against stronger line-ups. On the other hand, Renegades’ pace unit has been disciplined, and their top-order form is promising. Unless ACT significantly improve their bowling execution, Melbourne Renegades Academy are more likely to dominate the game.
Pitch Report
The TIO Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest. Batters can score freely once set, but early movement for seamers and some grip for spinners later in the innings will keep bowlers interested. A score around 160-170 is competitive.
Weather Report
Darwin is expected to have clear skies with temperatures around 28°C. Humidity may assist swing bowlers early, but no rain is forecast.
Broadcast Details
Live streaming available on Fancode.
Score Prediction
- If Melbourne Renegades Academy bat first: 160+
- If Australian Capital Territory bat first: 140+
Toss Prediction
ACT to win the toss and bat first.
Match Prediction
Winner: Melbourne Renegades Academy to win.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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