WATCH THE FULL REPLAY: Desert Blaze v Northern Tide in T20 Strike League

The Desert Blaze and the Northern Tide played out game three of the TIO Strike League T20 Tournament, and we were there to livestream it for you. Check out the FULL REPLAY of the game here.

THE Desert Blaze and the Northern Tide played out game three of the TIO Strike League T20 Tournament on Friday night, and we were there to livestream it for you.

Check out the FULL REPLAY of the game here.

The NT News and Cricket NT have come together in a partnership to livestream TIO Strike League T20 Tournament which is being played at DXC Arena.

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Blaze got off to a winning start in their Strike League campaign beating City Cyclones by seven wickets in the opening game on Sunday.

Hayden Kerr in the opening game of the NT Strike League as the City Cyclones took on The Desert Blaze. Picture: Glenn Campbell

It was an impressive performance from all-rounder Tom Andrews that stood out for the Blaze that day as he snared a near unplayable 4-15 from his four overs.

Northern Tide was making their first appearance of their tournament on Friday with captain Isaac Conway leading a side full of firepower.

Among them is Jason Sangha who has featured in Cricket Australia XI’s and captained Australia in the under-19 Cricket World Cup where he finished as the leading run-scorer for his country.

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“We’re excited to partner with News Corporation Australia to livestream all 17 matches and we look forward to showcasing the best of the Territory on and off the field,” said NT Cricket chief executive Joel Morrison.

News Sport Network Managing Director Michael Wilkins said the company was thrilled to be partnering with NT Cricket on the T20 component of the Cricket 365 program.

“At News we are committed to bringing more sports content to our readers nationally,” he said.

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DESERT BLAZE PREVAIL OVER NORTHERN TIDE IN GAME THREE

Hayden Kerr took three wickets for Desert Blaze against Northern Tide. Picture: Glenn Campbell

STRONG batting partnerships saw Desert Blaze race to a 24-run win over Northern Tide in the T20 Strike League Tournament, the Blaze’s second win of the series.

Blaze showed their batting prowess in the middle order with Jackson Isakka (46 runs from 38 balls) contributing two 50-run partnerships with Dylan Brasher (29 runs) and then Tom Andrews (32 runs).

A further contribution from Coby Edmondstone (14 runs from six balls) had Blaze in a comfortable position at the close of their innings.

Northern Tide started slowly in comparison with Jayllen Naganayagam (14 runs), Jason Sangha (28 runs) and Ryan Hackney (18 runs) all getting starts but were unable to push on.

And the Blaze bowling unit capitalised with Hayden Kerr (three wickets), Andrews and Oscar Osborn-Corby (two wickets each) restricting runs throughout

Austin Umpherston looked good late for the Tide chipping in a crucial 23 runs from 14 balls but a late run out diminished any comeback for his side.

“We’re playing really well right now and we have a good bunch of guys together,” Kerr said.

“We had a couple of changes in the past couple of games but all the new guys came in and had a really good performance and we came away pretty easy.

“We’re just keeping it pretty simple so not much has changed from the 50-over series. The addition of the surge does change a couple of things but for the most part it’s pretty simple cricket.”

The 25-year-old on the Sydney Sixers roster is still tossing up his options on where he will head following the Strike League but has called his Darwin experience vital for his preparations.

“Being up here is preparing me really well for the BBL tournament,” Kerr said.

“There’s some great coaches and we’re playing plenty of T20. It’s just a great opportunity given what’s happening back home so it’s great to be up here playing some good cricket.

“I’m looking at my options at the moment. Going home is a potential option but at the moment I think I will end up going to the Gold Coast and hopefully one of the clubs there will have me.”