Tasmania vs South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Today Match Prediction 01 December 2022

tas vs southaus Match Prediction & Analysis

Tasmania would look to continue with its good show in Sheffield Shield 2022-23 as they take on South Australia in the 17th game of the tournament. Tasmania come here with a win against Victoria, and they will feel confident playing at home. South Australia held Queensland to a draw in the last game.   

South Australia had lost the last game they played against Tasmania earlier in the season. The side hasn't won a game yet and sits at the bottom of the points table. It will put more pressure on the players. Tasmania plays at home and has its bowlers in good form and shall look to capitalize on its strengths. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tasmania Preview

Jordan Silk shall look for a good show from his players in this game in their bid to move up on the points table. The side did well in the last game to defeat Victoria by 4 wickets, their second win of the season. They had defeated South Australia earlier in the season, and Silk would look to repeat the same magic here.  

Openers Tim Ward and Caleb Jewell didn't score runs in the last game, and they must provide the side with a good start in this game. Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, and Jordan Silk have been in good form, and they strengthen the middle order. The side would also expect a good show in the game from Jake Doran and Beau Webster in this contest.  

Jackson Bird and Peter Siddle have done well with the new ball, and the pair shall look for early wickets to put pressure on the South Australians. Nathan Ellis and Jarrod Freeman have also done well and add to the side's bowling strength. Webster will look to do well in the supporting role.

Tasmania Predicted Playing XI:

Jordan Silk (c), Tim Ward, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Jake Doran (wk), Beau Webster, Jarrod Freeman, Nathan Ellis, Jackson Bird, Peter Siddle

South Australia Preview

Jake Lehmann's side continues with its poor show in the tournament. They managed a draw against Queensland in the last game but sit at the bottom of the points table. The side hasn't won a game yet this season. It will be a tough challenge for them, and Lehmann would like a good show from his players.  

Jake Weatherald and Jake Carder need to convert their starts into big scores, as this has been one of the team's weaknesses. Lehmann must lead from the front and add runs in the middle order along with Daniel Drew and Nathan McSweeney. Harry Nielsen and Thomas Kelly need to contribute in the lower middle order for the side to be in a comfortable position.  

The bowling attack would face a formidable batting lineup, and they will look for early breakthroughs from Brendan Doggett and Wes Agar. Nathan McAndrew looked good in the last game and must strike with the ball. Ben Manenti and Nathan McSweeney must do well in the supporting role to put up a challenge in this game.

South Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Jake Lehmann (c), Jake Weatherald, Jake Carder, Daniel Drew, Nathan McSweeney, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen (wk), Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Brendan Doggett

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Hobart would see partly cloudy skies starting December 1. Batsmen would have to play with caution against the new ball. The track will ease as the game progresses. The side that bats first would have to target a score of 300 runs on this track.

Venue Details

Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is a small ground, and batsmen can hit the ball in the air without fear. The shorter boundaries around the square allow batsmen to free their arms. Fast bowlers get early assistance, but this is a very tough venue for the spinners as there is little on offer from the track. 

Toss: To Bowl

In the past, most teams have preferred to chase totals in this tournament so far, and this has worked well. The pitch will support the bowlers early on during the game and shall improve for batting on Days 3 and 4. Hence, the side that wins the toss in this game will likely opt for bowling first.