The Adelaide Strikers have named a 13-player squad to travel to Darwin for the 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series, which gets underway later this month.
Led by the experienced coaching team of John Palmer and Ben Laughlin, the squad features a blend of contracted Strikers players, experienced South Australian representatives and emerging Adelaide Strikers Academy talent, providing valuable match experience ahead of the upcoming KFC BBL|16 season.
Contracted Strikers Thomas Kelly, Henry Thornton and Jerrssis Wadia headline the squad, alongside familiar South Australian names Henry Hunt, Harry Nielsen, Jordan Buckingham and Noah McFadyen.
They will be joined by a talented group of Academy players, including Lachlan Bangs, Connor Carroll, Waheguru Dhillon, Ryan King, Tim Oakley and Aubrey Stockdale.
South Australia’s Wes Agar, Tom Menzies and Douwtjie Hoogenboezem will also represent NT Strike in the series, while Zak Keogh will line up for the ACT Comets.
The Top End T20 Series once again brings together a strong mix of domestic and international opposition, with New Zealand A, NT Strike, Bangladesh High Performance, Hobart Hurricanes, HH Kingsmen and the ACT Comets among the teams competing.
The tournament provides an important opportunity for players to test themselves against quality opposition and continue their development in competitive conditions ahead of the 2026-27 summer.
The Adelaide Strikers Academy enjoyed a memorable debut campaign in the competition in 2024, claiming the title with a thrilling 32-run victory over Bangladesh A in the final.
Matches will be played across multiple venues in Darwin from 21 August. See the Adelaide Strikers' full fixture below.
South Australia’s Wes Agar, Tom Menzies and Douwtjie Hoogenboezem will also feature for NT Strike as top-up players, while Zak Keogh will take part with ACT Comets.
Adelaide Strikers squad | 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series
Thomas Kelly, Henry Thornton, Jerrssis Wadia, Henry Hunt, Harry Nielsen, Jordan Buckingham, Noah McFadyen, Lachlan Bangs, Connor Carroll, Waheguru Dhillon, Ryan King, Tim Oakley, Aubrey Stockdale
Adelaide Strikers Schedule | 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series
New Zealand A vs Adelaide Strikers
Saturday 22 August
TIO Stadium
10am ACST
NT Strike vs Adelaide Strikers
Sunday 23 August
Gerry Wood
1pm ACST
Adelaide Strikers vs Bangladesh HP
Tuesday 25 August
DXC Arena #1
7pm ACST
Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers
Wednesday 26 August
DXC Arena #2
2:30pm ACST
HH Kingsmen vs Adelaide Strikers
Friday 28 August
Gardens
1pm ACST
ACT Comets vs Adelaide Strikers
Saturday 29 August
Gardens
1pm ACST