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Victoria vs South Australia, SSD, Today Match Prediction
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VAC vs SAC Win Probability
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Which team will kick off its campaign on a winning note, Victoria or South Australia?
- Peter Handscomb has scored 724 runs in 11 games for Victoria in the last season.
- The first-innings average score at Junction Oval, Melbourne, is 288 runs in the Sheffield Shield.
- South Australia’s Henry Hunt has scored 673 runs in the last season.
Victoria to win
| Tournament: | Sheffield Shield, 2026-2027 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Junction Oval, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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VAC vs SAC Betting Odds
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VAC vs SAC Match Prediction & Analysis
Victoria are set to face South Australia in the 1st match of the Sheffield Shield 2026-27, scheduled for 7th October at Junction Oval, Melbourne.
Last season's finalists, Victoria and South Australia, will kick off this season by facing each other once again in the opening match. Although South Australia is the defending champion, we might once again witness a close contest between the two sides.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
VAC
L
W
L
L
L
VAC
212/10 in 44.5 4.73
MODC 2026-27
New South Wales beat Victoria by 47 runs257/10 in 48.5 5.26
335/7 in 50.0 6.7
MODC 2026-27
Victoria beat Queensland by 3 wickets
339/7 in 49.5 6.8
SAC
W
W
W
L
L
SAC
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Victoria Preview
Victoria displayed a magnificent performance last season, winning seven out of ten matches during the group stage, though they ultimately lost the final against South Australia by 56 runs. Despite that setback, the team looks poised to showcase its prowess once again. Compared to the previous season, there haven't been many changes to their squad.
In the batting department, expectations will once again be high for Peter Handscomb, who was the highest run-scorer last season, having amassed 724 runs in 11 matches at an average of 34.47. Additionally, Sam Harper could also perform well; he was the second-highest run-scorer last season, scoring 677 runs in 21 innings.
In the bowling department, Fergus O’Neill has the ability to replicate his performance from the previous season, during which he took 35 wickets in 9 matches. Sam Elliott also clearly demonstrates wicket-taking ability, having claimed 34 wickets in the 8 matches he played last season.
Victoria Predicted Playing XI:
Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper, Dylan Brasher, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, Oliver Peake, Fergus O’Neill, Will Sutherland, Sam Elliott, Tom Rogers, Todd Murphy
South Australia Preview
South Australia delivered an impressive campaign last season, winning four of their ten group-stage matches and finishing second in the points table. However, their best performance came in the final, where they defeated Victoria by 56 runs to claim the title for the 15th time. They will be eager to reproduce that success this season and will enter the tournament as the defending champions.
In the batting department, Henry Hunt will be one of the key players to watch. He was South Australia's leading run-scorer last season, scoring 673 runs in 11 matches at an average of 35.42. Jake Lehmann was another consistent performer, contributing 572 runs across 16 innings.
With the ball, Nathan McAndrew will be expected to continue his impressive form after an outstanding campaign last season, when he picked up 38 wickets in just nine matches. Jordan Buckingham was also highly effective, taking 29 wickets in the nine matches he played last season.
South Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Mackenzie Harvey, Henry Hunt, Nathan McSweeney, Jason Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Jake Weatherald, Liam Scott, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Henry Thornton, Jordan Buckingham
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Sunny conditions are expected at Junction Oval in Melbourne throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 17°C and 6°C.
VAC vs SAC Pitch Report
The pitch at the Junction Oval typically features a seam-friendly pitch with early movement for fast bowlers. Batters may find it challenging early on, with fast bowlers able to generate swing and make scoring difficult. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to settle, offering consistent bounce and allowing batters to play their shots more freely. Additionally, spinners can also play an important role as the match progresses. The venue has an average first-innings score of around 288 runs.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first. If we look at the results of the last few matches played here, the team batting first has won more games. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.
VAC vs SAC
Winning Prediction
Victoria held a slight edge in this opening clash due to their stronger overall performance during the group stage last season and greater depth in both batting and bowling. Players like Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Fergus O’Neill, and Sam Elliott give them plenty of match-winning options. However, South Australia will be confident after defeating Victoria in last season’s final. With both teams well balanced, another close contest is expected, but Victoria are the slight favourites to win this match.
Victoria to win
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