The third edition of the Top End T20 Series will see more fixtures, more venues and more teams descend on Darwin as part of the 2024 Cricket 365 Program.
Top End T20 Series Back Bigger In 2024!
Northern Territory Cricket launched Cricket 365 in 2021 as a national winter cricket concept that showcases the Territory as the only place in Australia that plays cricket all year round. In 2024 Cricket 365’s marquee event, the Top End T20 Series, will feature more BBL Franchises and more International Teams from some of the biggest cricketing nations in the world, providing a highly visible and marketable platform in which to market the Territory as a destination of choice to live, work, study and play.
Beginning on Friday 9 August, this year’s Top End T20 Series will see a record 8 teams join the 2023 Champions, the NT Strike, and battle it out across 30 fixtures over 10 days, culminating in a Finals Day at DXC Arena on Sunday 18 August.
Games will be played at the best cricket venues across Darwin and Palmerston, including TIO Stadium (the Territory’s only ICC Accredited Venue), Gardens Oval (at the picturesque Mindl Beach), Cazaly’s Arena, as well as a Sunday afternoon community fixture at Gerry Wood Oval in Fred’s Pass Reserve.
Gavin Dovey, NT Cricket CEO, said:
“Winter cricket is a unique asset that offers the Northern Territory an incredible opportunity in the world’s second most popular sport.
"The substantial growth of the Top End T20 Series in such a short period of time is a testament to the potential.
"Last year we saw the likes of Jake Fraser-McGuirk showcase his talent in the Top End T20 Series before quickly going on to represent Australia and take the IPL by storm.
"We’re excited to see more next generation talent on display this year.”
Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia CEO, said:
"We’re thrilled that the T20 Top End Series will return this year giving teams from around the country and the world a fantastic opportunity to come together to play in Darwin’s cricket-friendly winter climate.
"We’re excited by the growth of the T20 Top End Series which brings together top domestic and international talent and thank and congratulate Northen Territory Cricket and all involved for this important contribution to Australian Cricket.”
Suzana Bishop, NT Major Events CEO, said:
“Darwin during the Dry Season is the perfect place for both visitors and locals to experience Northern Territory Cricket's Cricket 365 program.
“The Top End T20 Series, in particular, is a great success story for Territory sports. It's fantastic that we can help provide opportunities for the next generation of Territory cricketers to experience top-quality cricket in the Top End."
A full fixture and list of teams participating will be announced soon.