DHAKA, Aug 19, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh A returned to the winning way in the Top End T20 tournament, beating Northern Territory Strike by 22 runs at DXC Arena in Darwin, Australia today.

Sent to bat first, Bangladesh A compiled a challenging 172-4 before defending the total by restricting Northern Territory for 150-7.

Hasan Mahmud, Rakibul Hasan and Tofael Ahmed claimed two wickets apiece to help the side defend the total 
 
Jordan Silk hit 48 for Northern while Connor Carrol added 43. Apart from the duo, no one could resist Bangladesh A bowlers well what eventually led them to a defeat.

Afif Hossain was the top-scorer for Bangladesh A with 41 not out but played 40 balls. Apart from Afif, the other batters batted at a good strike rate to help Bangladesh A put up a respectable total.

After being sent to bat first, 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 made 11 ball-25 was first to go, followed by Saif Hasan, out for single digit figure.

The situation further compounded when Jishan was dismissed after hammering 30 off 23.

Afif then held one end with patient batting show but skipper Nurul Hasan Sohan paced the innings with 23 ball-35.

Yasir Ali Chowdhury gave the finishing touch, hitting an unbeaten 22 off 13, an innings featured with two fours and one six.  

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

Bangladesh A won only one match in the tournament so far in past three matches. While they won a match against Nepal, tasted defeat to Pakistan Shaheens and Perth Scorchers.