Bangladesh HP to return for Top End T20 Series in Darwin

Top End T20 series
Photo: NT Cricket
Photo: NT Cricket
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Bangladesh High-Performance (HP) team will compete in the 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series in Darwin for the third consecutive year, with the tournament scheduled to run from August 20 to 30.

The 10-day competition will feature 30 matches across multiple venues, including TIO Stadium and DXC Arena.

Bangladesh HP will face Nepal, New Zealand A, NT Strike, Hobart Hurricanes Academy, Victoria and Adelaide Strikers Academy during the league stage, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.

The Top End Series has become an important part of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's player development pathway.

Bangladesh HP reached the final in 2024, while previous editions helped players such as Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan progress to the national team.

Earlier this week, the BCB named a 15-member HP squad, captained by S M Meherob Hasan, for two T20 matches against Malaysia before the team departs for Australia.

Welcoming Bangladesh's return, NT Cricket chief executive Gavin Dovey said, "We are pleased to welcome Bangladesh back to the Top End Series for a third consecutive year. Bangladesh is home to 178 million passionate cricket fans and their participation adds both strong competition and an engaged international audience. Our growing relationship with the BCB is important to the development of the Series and to Darwin's position as Australia's home of winter cricket."