Victoria vs South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Today Match Prediction 20 February 2023

vic vs southaus Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Victoria will be looking to end their season on a positive note when they face South Australia in the 22nd match of Sheffield Shield competition at Junction Oval in Melbourne.

In the previous match, Victoria registered a comprehensive 164-run win over Queensland, courtesy excellent performances from Marcus Harris, Mitchell Perry, Fergus O Neill, and Will Sutherland. With this result, Victoria are lying at second position with 24 points to their name.

On the other hand, South Australia registered a 164-run win over Western Australia, courtesy double ton from Daniel Drew followed by excellent bowling performance from Nathan McAndrew. With this result, South Australia are placed at fourth position in the league table.

Earlier this season, the match between Victoria and South Australia ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Victoria Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Travis Dean, Marcus Harris, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Campbell Kellaway, Will Sutherland and Matthew Short to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Marcus Harris scored a splendid ton in the first innings to help Victoria post 307 runs on the board. In their second innings, Mitchell Perry scored 75 runs off 152 balls, whereas Matthew Short scored 58 runs off 114 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mitchell Perry, Will Sutherland, Fergus O’Neill, Jon Holland and Cameron McClure.

In the previous match, Will Sutherland and Fergus O’Neill bowled well for Victoria and claimed nine wickets between them. Jon Holland had a decent outing in the second innings and claimed three wickets.

Victoria Predicted Playing XI:

Ashley Chandrasinghe, Travis Dean, Marcus Harris, Matthew Short, Campbell Kellaway, Will Sutherland (c), Sam Harper (wk), Fergus O Neill, Mitchell Perry, Cameron McClure, Jon Holland

South Australia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Henry Hunt, Daniel Drew, Jake Lehmann, Jake Carder and Nathan McSweeney to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Daniel Draw smashed a double ton in the first innings to see South Australia declare at 438 runs for the loss of seven wickets. In the second outing, Nathan McSweeney scored a splendid ton with the help of thirteen fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew, Ben Manenti, and Brendan Doggett to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Nathan McAndrew was the standout bowler on display for Victoria and claimed seven wickets against Queensland.

South Australia Predicted Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Junction Oval will provide a tight contest between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game is going to be misty with a gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Junction Oval in Melbourne is going to host the 22nd match of the 2023 Sheffield Shield between Victoria and South Australia.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the side will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The previous match played at Junction oval have been won by side batting first