Sandgate Redcliffe vs Sunshine Coast, KFC T20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

SGR vs SSC Match Prediction & Analysis

Sunshine Coast will look to build on their stronger recent record when they face Sandgate-Redcliffe in the KFC T20 Max. Sunshine finished 7th last season, while Sandgate-Redcliffe ended the competition 12th, and the contrast was evident in their previous meeting this season, with Sunshine Coast winning by 27 runs.

Sandgate-Redcliffe have shown flashes of batting firepower but have struggled for consistency, while Sunshine Coast possess the greater recent momentum and already have the psychological advantage of beating their opponents earlier in the campaign. With Ian Healy Oval offering a moderate-scoring surface, another competitive contest is expected. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sandgate Redcliffe Preview

Sandgate-Redcliffe have improved with the bat as the tournament has progressed. Dylan Brasher's 47 against South Brisbane and 34 against Valley underline his growing importance. 

While Bryce Street and Jet Liebke have also produced useful aggressive contributions.

However, their bowling has been less convincing. They conceded 158 against South Brisbane, who chased it down in 18.3 overs, before allowing Valley to reach 225 in their next fixture. 

They will need a substantial improvement with the ball if they are to reverse the result from the previous meeting. 

Sandgate Redcliffe Predicted Playing XI:

Aidan Firman, Bradley Simpson, Bryce Street, Cameron Boyce, Dylan Brasher, Jayden Vince, Jet Liebke, Josh Creevey, Lakshdeep Singh, Steven Cawood (c), Steven Hogan

Sunshine Coast Preview

Sunshine Coast head into this fixture on the back off a five wicket loss against Valley in their last match, where they failed to defend a score of 147 runs. Before that they lost their first match of the season against the Western Suburbs by 5 runs. 

While they have been a bit scratchy in both the matches where the bowlers failed to deliver in both the matches than compared to the batters. Nicholas Selman has been the star batter with 187 runs in two matches, while Mitchell Jamieson scored 68 runs and Curtis Heaphy scored 40 runs.

In the bowling department only three bowlers managed to pick up at least one wicket in the last two matches with  Oliver Bembrick being the top wicket taker (3 wickets). 

Sunshine Coast Predicted Playing XI:

Archie Lalor, Ashton Muir, Ben Baker, Chad Soper, Curtis Heaphy, Jack Geldard, Kyle Scheepers, Mitchell Jamieson, Nicholas Selman (c), Oliver Bembrick, Zak Willox

Weather Conditions

Conditions should be suitable for an evening T20, with the game expected to be played in typical south-east Queensland winter conditions. Any late dew could make chasing slightly easier, but the venue's historical results suggest neither innings has a decisive advantage. 

SGR vs SSC Pitch Report

Ian Healy Oval is a moderate-scoring venue, with an average first-innings score of 166.9 across 12 matches. The ground has produced an even split in results: six wins batting first and six chasing. A score around 165–175 should therefore give a side a realistic chance, but batting depth and execution at the death could be decisive. 

Score Prediction

If Sunshine Coast bat first: 170–180 runs
If Sandgate-Redcliffe bat first: 155–165 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

The venue has produced an exactly even 6–6 split between batting-first and chasing victories, so there is no overwhelming statistical reason to chase. Sunshine Coast's previous win over Sandgate-Redcliffe came after posting 180, while Sandgate-Redcliffe have conceded 158 and 225 in their last two matches. That makes putting runs on the board a sensible option.

Toss Prediction: Sunshine Coast to win the coin toss