🏆 Match Overview | PS Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens – Top End T20 2025 Semi-Final
Perth Scorchers Academy (PS Academy) stormed into the Top End T20 2025 final after defeating Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs in a thrilling second semi-final played at Darwin on August 24, 2025.
The clash was all about Nick Hobson’s steady 59 runs, Teague Wyllie’s explosive start, and a bowling masterclass from Keaton Critchell, who bagged 3 wickets for just 13 runs, dismantling the Shaheens’ middle order.
📊 Match Summary
| Match | 2nd Semi-Final – Top End T20 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Darwin 🏟️ |
| Date | 24th August 2025 |
| Result | PS Academy won by 48 runs |
| Player of the Match | ⭐ Keaton Critchell (3/13) |
| Finalists | PS Academy ✅ |
🚀 First Innings – PS Academy Post 155/8
Batting first, Perth Scorchers Academy posted 155/8 in their 20 overs. Despite a shaky start, Nick Hobson’s composed 59 (43) and Teague Wyllie’s quick 29 (16) ensured a competitive total on a tricky wicket.
🔥 Key Batting Highlights
- Nick Hobson – 59 (43) 🏏 | 7 fours, 2 sixes | SR: 137.20
- Teague Wyllie (c) – 29 (16) ⚡ | 3 fours, 2 sixes | SR: 181.25
- Matthew Kelly – 23 (19) | 1 four, 2 sixes | SR: 121.05
Despite losing wickets regularly, PS Academy’s middle-order resilience allowed them to finish on a competitive score.
🏹 Pakistan Shaheens’ Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saad Masood | 4 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 |
| Mehran Mumtaz | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 4 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| Faisal Akram | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Irfan Khan | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
Shaheens’ bowling was decent in patches, but poor death overs allowed PS Academy to cross 150+, which proved too much.
😞 Pakistan Shaheens’ Batting Collapse – All Out for 107
Chasing 156, Pakistan Shaheens never looked settled and were bowled out for just 107 runs in 17.1 overs.
🌟 Khawaja Nafay’s Fightback
Khawaja Nafay played a lone hand, scoring 26 (24) with 2 sixes, but found no support at the other end.
- Mohammad Wasim chipped in with a fighting 25 (26), but it wasn’t enough.
- Irfan Khan (c) managed 17 (15) but was dismissed at a crucial stage.
🏏 Shaheens Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khawaja Nafay | 26 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 108.33 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 25 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 96.15 |
| Irfan Khan (c) | 17 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 113.33 |
| Abdul Samad | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 142.85 |
| Rest of the batters | < 10 each | ||||
| Extras | 9 | ||||
| Total | 107 (17.1 overs) |
🎩 Keaton Critchell – Player of the Match
Keaton Critchell was the star of the night, producing a match-winning spell:
- Overs: 3
- Runs: 13
- Wickets: 3
- Economy: 4.33
He dismissed Mubasir Khan, Saad Masood, and Mehran Mumtaz, breaking the Shaheens’ middle order.
🏆 PS Academy Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kelly | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2.66 |
| Bryce Jackson | 3.1 | 14 | 2 | 4.42 |
| Keaton Critchell | 3 | 13 | 3 | 4.33 |
| Corey Rocchiccioli | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
📅 Top End T20 2025 – Final Lineup Confirmed
With this victory, PS Academy march into the Top End T20 2025 Final, where they will face the winner of the first semi-final.
This sets up a high-voltage finale as the young guns look to make history! ⚡
🔍 Key Takeaways
✅ For PS Academy 🟠
- Nick Hobson’s classy 59 stabilized the innings 🏏
- Keaton Critchell’s lethal spell crushed Shaheens’ middle order 🎯
- Bowling unit maintained discipline under pressure 💪
❌ For Pakistan Shaheens 🟢
- Top-order collapse cost them the match 🚨
- Poor shot selection against disciplined bowling 🤦♂️
- Over-reliance on Khawaja Nafay and Mohammad Wasim exposed 🔍
📈 Top End T20 2025 Updated Stats
🏏 Leading Run Scorers
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Hobson | PS Academy | 178 |
| Khawaja Nafay | Shaheens | 152 |
| Teague Wyllie | PS Academy | 138 |
🎯 Top Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Keaton Critchell | PS Academy | 8 |
| Saad Masood | Shaheens | 7 |
| Bryce Jackson | PS Academy | 6 |
❓ FAQs – PS Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens, Top End T20 Semi-Final 2025
1️⃣ Who won the PS Academy vs Pakistan Shaheens semi-final 2025?
➡️ Perth Scorchers Academy won by 48 runs.2️⃣ Who was the Player of the Match?
➡️ Keaton Critchell for his 3/13 match-winning spell.3️⃣ How many runs did PS Academy score?
➡️ They posted 155/8 in 20 overs.4️⃣ How many runs did Pakistan Shaheens manage?
➡️ They were bowled out for 107 runs in 17.1 overs.5️⃣ Which players performed best in the match?
➡️ Nick Hobson (59 runs) and Keaton Critchell (3 wickets) for PS Academy.🏁 Conclusion
The Perth Scorchers Academy produced a clinical performance to knock Pakistan Shaheens out of the Top End T20 2025.
With a blend of steady batting, tight bowling, and disciplined fielding, PS Academy are now favorites heading into the grand finale.
Pakistan Shaheens, meanwhile, will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in future tournaments