Victoria will head to Darwin this week for a six-match campaign at the 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series, with the tournament providing valuable preparation ahead of the domestic season next month.
The Victorian squad, led by captain Will Sutherland, features a mix of emerging talent and players with domestic experience, including Harry Dixon, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper, Tom Rogers, Todd Murphy and Michael Archer.
Victoria will open its campaign against the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday, August 21, before taking on Hyderabad Kingsmen, Bangladesh High Performance and New Zealand A. The side will then face NT Strike and Nepal before finals on Sunday, August 30, depending on its group standing.
Victoria's schedule
- Friday, August 21, 10am: Victoria v Hobart Hurricanes - TIO Stadium
- Saturday, August 22, 2pm: Victoria v Hyderabad Kingsmen - DXC Arena 1
- Monday, August 24, 2.30pm: Victoria v Bangladesh HP - DXC Arena 2
- Wednesday, August 26, 10am: New Zealand A v Victoria - DXC Arena 1
- Thursday, August 27, 10am: NT Strike v Victoria - DXC Arena 1
- Saturday, August 29, 5pm: Nepal v Victoria - DXC Arena 1
- Sunday, August 30: Finals / Grand Final, depending on group standing
The nine-team tournament brings together international sides, T20 franchises, Australian domestic talent and Big Bash League Academy programs, making it an ideal opportunity for Victoria's players to test themselves against a diverse range of opposition.
All 30 matches will be streamed live and free nationally on 7plus Sport, with the tournament running from August 21-30.
For Victoria, the campaign represents an important block of T20 cricket and a valuable opportunity to build momentum and combinations ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season.
Victoria squad:
- Will Sutherland (C)
- Michael Archer
- Austin Anlezark
- Liam Blackford
- Harry Dixon
- Sam Elliott
- Sam Harper
- Harry Hoekstra
- Campbell Kellaway
- Blake Macdonald
- Todd Murphy
- Tom Rogers
- Aryan Sharma
- Callum Stow
- Brodie Symons
