New South Wales vs Queensland, Sheffield Shield 2023-24, Today Match Prediction 04 October 2023

nsw vs queens Match Prediction & Analysis

New South Wales and Queensland will lock horns in the second match of the 2023-4 Sheffield Shield competition played at Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney, starting from 4th October (Wednesday).

In 2022-23 Sheffield Shield, New South Wales drew five and lost five matches in the competition. Captain Kurtis Patterson will be hoping that the side can start their season on a positive note.

On the other hand, Queensland finished at third position in the last year’s Sheffield Shield competition. Captain Usman Khawaja will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put in a disciplined performance against New South Wales.

Last season, Queensland registered a five-wicket win over New South Wales in a four-day match played at The Gabba in Brisbane.

TEAMS PREVIEW

New South Wales Preview

Premier pacer Sean Abbott will not be available for the first half of the season after being named in Australia’s squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup that will be played in India this month.

Trent Copeland is expected to be slotted into the XI for this opening game against Queensland.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes and Kurtis Patterson to deliver the bulk of the runs.\

With 537 runs in 15 innings at an average of 41.30, Daniel Hughes topped the batting charts for New South Wales last season.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ben Dwarshuis, Trent Copeland, Chris Tremain, Hayden Kerr and Chris Green to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 20 wickets at an average of 23.05, Chris Green topped the bowling charts for New South Wales last year.

New South Wales Predicted Playing XI:

Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Hughes, Kurtis Patterson (c), Moises Henriques, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes (wk), Hayden Kerr Trent Copeland, Chris Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Tremain

Queensland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Joe Burns, captain Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw, Jack Clayton and wicket-keeper Jimmy Peirson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last year, wicket-keeper Jimmy Peirson topped the batting charts for Queensland. In 15 innings played, Peirson accumulated 460 runs at an average of 35.38 with two centuries and one half-century.

Besides Peirson, Joe Burns also showcased decent form for Queensland and accumulated 422 runs with three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Gurinder Sandhu, Michael Neser to deliver the important breakthroughs.

Last season, pacer Michael Neser topped the bowling charts for Queensland. He claimed 40 wickets at an excellent average of 16.67 with two five-wicket hauls to his name.

His new-ball partner, Michael Steketee, also had an excellent outing with the ball and picked up 38 wickets at an average of 18.86.

Queensland Predicted Playing XI:

Usman Khawaja (c), Joe Burns, Blake Edwards, Matt Renshaw, Jack Clayton, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Michael Neser, James Bazley, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Sydney Showground Stadium is going to provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for four day-match is sunny with moderate winds.

Venue Details

Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney is going to host the 2nd match of the 2023-4 Sheffield Shield competition between New South Wales and Queensland.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board.