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Queensland vs New South Wales, SSD, Today Match Prediction 28 October 2025
QSL vs NSW Win Probability
Toss Winner - Queensland won the toss and choose to bowl first
Match Drawn
Queensland aim to build on strong start while NSW hunt redemption
- Queensland have 12 points from 2 matches with a draw and a win respectively.
- New South Wales has 8 points from 2 matches with a win and a loss so far.
- Queensland have posted 600+ & 300+ runs in their completed innings but New South Wales are yet to breach the 250-run mark.
New South Wales will win the match
| Tournament: | Sheffield Shield, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.2°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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QSL vs NSW Match Prediction & Analysis
Queensland enter this clash having made a promising start to the 2025-26 Sheffield Shield season, with batters firing and the bowlers delivering key breakthroughs. New South Wales, meanwhile, come off a mixed opening round—one win and one loss—and will look to reassert themselves in Australia’s premier first-class competition. With just a few matches in, this fixture could set early tone for both sides’ campaigns.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
QSL
L
W
L
W
W
QSL
122/1 in 17.1 7.11
128/10 in 23.5 5.37
NSW
L
L
W
W
L
NSW
244/10 in 45.3 5.36
331/10 in 50.0 6.62
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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446/10 in 117.2
SSD
Match drawn
0/0 in 0.0
246/10 in 80.3
SSD
Match Drawn
10/0 in 2.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Queensland Preview
Queensland’s batting has looked in excellent touch so far this season. Marnus Labuschagne has been a standout, averaging over 100 after two matches and already putting up centuries. Their bowlers too have shown potency, with leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson claiming a 6-wicket haul (6/109) earlier this season.
Batting notes:
Labuschagne leads a talented core that includes Usman Khawaja and Jack Sinfield, who have posted valuable starts and converted them into big totals. Their ability to bat long and put pressure on opposition bowling will be vital.
Bowling notes:
Queensland’s attack, featuring Swepson, Michael Neser (11 wickets in two matches) and the pace combo of Mark Steketee and Gurinder Sandhu, has struck early and consistently. The Gabba often offers pace and bounce — Queensland will look to exploit that advantage.
Key players: Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, Michael Neser, Usman Khawaja
Queensland Predicted Playing XI:
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Jack Sinfield, Matthew Renshaw, Max Bryant, Michael Neser, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Straker, Zanden Jeh
Queensland Key Players From Previous Game Of Sheffield Shield, 2025-26
Queensland Actual Playing XI:
Jack Clayton, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Hayden Kerr, Jimmy Peirson, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Straker, Lachlan Hearne, James Bazley, Samuel Skelly
New South Wales Preview
New South Wales began the season with a strong bowling performance but were unable to dominate their second outing. Their depth in bowling remains their biggest strength, while the batting unit has shown flashes but needs more consistency.
Batting notes:
Youngsters such as William Salzmann and Sam Konstas have made promising starts, but the top order must convert starts into big innings. The experienced trio of Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood (as all-round contributor) and Kurtis Patterson will be key.
Bowling notes:
Pace spearhead Liam Hatcher leads the wicket-takers with 14 dismissals in two matches at an average of ~13.28 — clearly among the in-form bowlers of the competition. Support from Ryan Hadley (5/38 best figures) provides NSW with a potent attack.
Key players: Liam Hatcher, William Salzmann, Steve Smith, Sam Konstas
New South Wales Predicted Playing XI:
William Salzmann, Sam Konstas, Steve Smith (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jake Scott, Josh Hazlewood, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Lyon, Blake Nikitaras
New South Wales Key Players From Previous Game Of Sheffield Shield, 2025-26
New South Wales Actual Playing XI:
Kurtis Patterson, Sam Konstas, Steven Smith, Oliver Davies, Ryan Hicks, Charlie Stobo, Liam Hatcher, Nathan Lyon, Ryan Hadley, William Salzmann , Jack Edwards
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Forecasts suggest dry conditions for the entire four days, so there’s likely to be a full four-day game with chance of result.
QSL vs NSW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The Gabba traditionally offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers, with the new ball often producing movement in the opening session. Batters who negotiate the first 20-30 overs usually find the pitch true for stroke play.
Toss: To Bowl
Given the pace-friendly nature of the Gabba early on, captains may favour bowling first if there’s early cloud cover or overhead movement.
QSL vs NSW
Winning Prediction
This contest promises high-quality first-class cricket. Queensland’s batting appears in peak form and their bowling attack has already proved lethal — they start as slight favourites. NSW, with arguably the best pace attack in the competition, can upset if their batters fire and early wickets fall. If Queensland’s top order clicks, they’ll be hard to stop — but if NSW can expose Queensland early and restrict the first innings, the match could tilt their way.
New South Wales will win the match
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