LAHORE:Pakistan ShaheenswillvisitDarwin, Australia later this year to take part in the Top End T20 Series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday.

`This year`s edition of the Top End T20 Series will take place in Darwin from Aug 14 to 24 with Pakistan Shaheens taking on Bangladesh `A` in the opening match of the tournament on Aug 14 at the TIO Stadium in Darwin,` the PCB said.

`The event will feature 11 teams with 36 T20 fixtures to be played across five venues including DXC Arena, TIO Stadium, Gardens Oval, Cazaly`s Arena and Freds Pass. More details will be announced by the tournament organisers in due course,` it added.

Shaheens toured Darwin in 2023 and 2024 to feature in the Top End T20 Series.

In the 2023 edition, Shaheens qualified for the final while in last year`s event, they featured in the first semi-final.

Speaking on the said series, PCB chief operating officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said, `We are pleased to confirm Pakistan Shaheens` participation in the Top End T20 Series for the third consecutive year.

This tournament continues to serve as a platform for our emerging cricketers to gain valuable exposure and experience in competitive conditions.

`We are grateful to Northern Territory Cricket for their continued collaboration and for providing a professional and high-quality tournament that contributes significantly to the growth of our emerging talent.

NT Cricket chief executive Gavin Dovey expressed his delight overthe participation ofthe teams from Pakistan and Bangladesh.

`We are once again delighted to welcome our good friends the PCB and BCB to Darwin where it is an honour and privilege to host two genuine giants of the game,` Dovey said in a statement.