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CLAIM NOWQueensland vs South Australia, SSD, Today Match Prediction 20 October 2024
QSL vs SAC Win Probability
Toss Winner - Queensland won the toss and choose to bowl first
South Australia won by 125 runs
Queensland's quest for first win at home this season
- Queensland plays at home and has a good record at this venue
- Queensland's Top 5 batters looked in good form in the last game
- South Australia's top order struggled in the last game, which is worrying
Queensland to win
| Tournament: | Sheffield Shield, 2024-25 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Allan Border Field, Albion, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.3°C|Partly cloudy |
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QSL vs SAC Match Prediction & Analysis
The first round of games in Sheffield Shield 2024-25 hasn't excited the fans. While we have seen good cricket, all three games have ended in draws. Queensland will play its first home game as they take on South Australia in the 5th game. Queensland drew its first game against Western Australia, while South Australia also saw a similar result against New South Wales in their season opener.
Queensland has a good record at this venue, and its players know the conditions well. The top order looked in good form in the last game, making the side confident. South Australia struggled a bit with their form in the last game. The batting lineup looked a bit rusty. It remains to be seen if the side can deliver a body blow to Queensland's strong batting lineup.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
QSL
L
L
L
L
W
QSL
301/6 in 49.0 6.14
MODC2024-25
Western Australia beat Queensland by 4 wickets300/10 in 49.3 6.06
310/10 in 102.0 3.04
SSD
Western Australia beat Queensland by 146 runs
301/10 in 96.1 3.13
SAC
W
W
L
W
L
SAC
164/10 in 37.4 4.35
MODC2024-25
South Australia beat Western Australia by 2 runs
166/10 in 37.5 4.39
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Queensland Preview
Marnus Labuschagne's team shared points with Western Australia in the last game, which ended in a draw. The team performed strongly in the game, with key players delivering the goods. Labuschagne would eye the first win for the team in this game and expect senior players to do well.
Although Matt Renshaw struggled, Usman Khawaja looked good in the last game. The pair will hope to deliver a positive start. The middle order is in good form, and Labuschagne will look to anchor the innings and add runs with Jack Clayton and Ben McDermott. Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth strengthen the batting lineup.
On the bowling front, the team expects a good show in this game from Michael Neser, who picked a five-wicket haul, and Mark Steketee. Jack Wildermuth and Tom Tom Straker must bowl well as the ball gets old. Labuschagne, Mitchell Swepson, and Matt Renshaw add variety to the attack, making it strong.
Queensland Predicted Playing XI:
Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw, Jack Clayton, Ben McDermott, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Straker
Queensland Key Players From Previous Game Of Sheffield Shield, 2024-25
Queensland Actual Playing XI:
Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Clayton, Lachlan Hearne, Usman Khawaja, Ben McDermott, Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Tom Whitney
South Australia Preview
Nathan McSweeney's team drew the 1st Match against the New South Wales. However, the side conceded the 1st inning lead to their opponents and lost a point there. The team will need a good show from its openers in this game, as they failed in both innings against New South Wales. McSweeney would look to lead from the front after his good show in the last game.
McSweeney and Henry Hunt failed in both innings, and the side will need a good start from the pair as they take on a good bowling attack. Nathan McSweeney will feel confident after his hundred in the last game and shall look to score runs with Nathan McAndrew and Travis Head in the middle order. Alex Carey scored more than 200 runs in the last game. He adds depth to the batting with Daniel Drew and Ben Manenti.
Jordan Buckingham was impressive in the last game, and he must strike early, sharing the new ball with Nathan McAndrew. Brendan Doggett and Ben Manenti will look to bowl tight lines and keep up the pressure on the opposition. The side will also expect a good show from Lloyd Pope and Travis Head in the supporting role.
South Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Nathan McSweeney (c), Henry Hunt, Conor McInerney, Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Daniel Drew, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Brendan Doggett, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham
South Australia Key Players From Previous Game Of Sheffield Shield, 2024-25
South Australia Actual Playing XI:
Alex Carey, Daniel Drew, Henry Hunt, Jake Lehmann, Nathan McSweeney, Liam Scott, Wes Agar, Benjamin Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Jordan Buckingham, Conor McInerney
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Weatherman predicts overcast skies over Brisbane starting October 20, and the batting conditions will be a bit challenging. The ball would come to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. The side that bats first would need at least 350 runs on the board to feel confident.
QSL vs SAC Pitch Report
Allan Border Field, Brisbane, is a small ground with shorter boundaries around the square. Batsmen have done well at this venue and have seen big scores. The wicket aids fast bowlers with the new ball. Spinners have struggled here as the small size of the ground makes it difficult for them.
Toss: To Bowl
We expect the conditions to help the fast bowlers early in the morning. The wicket will settle and become easier to bat on from Day 2 onward. We expect both captains to follow this and opt for bowling first.
QSL vs SAC
Winning Prediction
South Australia had more questions than answers in the last game. The bowling attack didn't trouble the batsmen, and their openers looked in poor form. The team must overcome these challenges and do well here. Queensland, in contrast, did well in their first game and has a strong batting lineup. We expect a close contest, but Queensland will have an edge.
Queensland to win
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