DHAKA, July 1, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh A team is set to participate in the Top 
End T20 series, slated to run from August 14 to 24 in Darwin, Australia.

The Northern Territory Cricket confirmed the news today, further announcing 
that Nepal national team and Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan A) will also join 
the tournament.

Pakistan Shaheens and High Performance XI, Bangladesh played in the last 
season of the series as the Bangladesh side finished runners-up after falling 
short against Adelaide Strikers Academy in the final. Bangladesh, however, 
this time will be represented by the 'A' side. 

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury 
said the tournament will help them unearth the future stars.
 
"We're pleased to be returning to Darwin for the 2025 Top End T20 Series, 
which has quickly become an important fixture in our calendar," Chowdhury 
said.

"Playing in Australian conditions against quality opposition offers valuable 
experience for our emerging players and supports our broader development 
objectives."

In 2024 the Bangladesh Squad included 22-year-old T20 internationals Ripon 
Mondol and Rakibul Hasan, as well as 23-year-old wicketkeeper batsmen Parvez 
Hossain Emon who recently smashed a 53-ball hundred in a T20I against the 
United Arab Emirates (UAE).

"Our continued partnership with Northern Territory Cricket reflects a shared 
commitment to building strong international ties through the game," Chowdhury 
added.

Bangladesh will start the tournament by taking on Pakistan Shaheens on August 
14 at the TIO Stadium in Darwin, with the stand-alone marquee match-up 
scheduled as part of local 'Pakistan Independence Day' celebrations, the 
Northern Territory Cricket informed.
 
"We're particularly looking forward to the opening night clash on August 14 
and the opportunity to showcase the talent coming through Bangladesh 
cricket," the BCB CEO said.

The 2025 edition will feature 11 teams, including three international sides.
 
Gavin Dovey, CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, welcomed the teams and 
highlighted the tournament's growing global appeal.

"We are once again delighted to welcome our good friends the PCB and BCB to 
Darwin where it is an honour and privilege to host two genuine giants of the 
game," Dovey said.

"Pakistan (255 million) and Bangladesh (170 million) are two of the top ten 
most populous countries in the world, and with the addition of Nepal (30 
million), the Top End T20 Series offers a serious platform in which to 
showcase this incredible part of the country," he stated.