DHAKA, Aug 19, 2025 (BSS)-Bangladesh A compiled a challenging 172-4 against Northern Territory Strike in their fourth match of the Top End T20 series at DXC Arena in Darwin, Australia today.

Afif Hossain was the top scorer for the side, scoring 41 not out off 40 balls. Other batters also maintained a good strike rate, helping Bangladesh A reach a respectable total.

After being sent in to bat, Bangladesh got a whirlwind start through openers Naim Sheikh and Jishan Alam, who put on 55 runs in just 3.3 overs. Naim Sheikh, who scored 25 off 11 balls, was the first to be dismissed, followed by Saif Hasan, who was out for a single-digit score. The situation worsened when Jishan was dismissed for 30 off 23 balls.

Afif then held one end with a patient innings, while skipper Nurul Hasan Sohan paced the innings, scoring 35 off 23 balls. Yasir Ali Chowdhury provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 22 off 13 balls, including two fours and a six.

Tom Menzis returned figures of 2-43 for Northern Territory.

Bangladesh A have won only one of their first three matches in the tournament, defeating Nepal but losing to Pakistan Shaheens and Perth Scorchers.