(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Top End T20 Series: Semi-Final Lineup Confirmed as Pakistan Shaheens Eye Final Spot
August 23, 2025
The Top End T20 Series has reached its decisive stage, with the semi-finals now locked in after a thrilling finish to the group phase. The Adelaide Strikers Academy sealed their place in the last four on the final day, joining the Pakistan Shaheens, Perth Scorchers Academy, and Chicago Kingsmen.
The Shaheens, who had already booked their semi-final berth, will now face the Perth Scorchers Academy—one of only two teams to defeat them earlier in the tournament. The Scorchers edged out the Shaheens by two wickets in their second game, while the Kingsmen also handed them a rare loss.
Despite that setback, the Shaheens have been one of the standout teams of the competition, combining aggressive batting with disciplined bowling to secure four wins from six matches. With momentum on their side, they will be confident of turning the tables this time around.
In the other semi-final, the Adelaide Strikers Academy will take on the table-topping Chicago Kingsmen. Both semi-finals, along with the final, are scheduled to be played on the same day, promising an action-packed conclusion to the tournament.
For Pakistan cricket, this stage of the Top End T20 Series is a valuable opportunity for emerging players to gain experience in Australian conditions. A Shaheens victory would not only earn them a place in the final but also further enhance their reputation as one of Pakistan’s most promising development squads abroad.
The stage is set, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see whether the Shaheens can continue their strong run or if the Scorchers will once again prove to be their toughest challenge.
