Western Australia vs Tasmania, AUS ODI CUP, 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

WAC vs TSC Match Prediction & Analysis

Tasmania finished as runners-up in the previous season of the Australia Domestic One-Day Cup, losing to New South Wales in the Final. After their loss to Western Australia in Perth, Tasmania went on a losing spiral and, despite a great season, finished poorly.

Western Australia are off to a shaky start this year with a batting collapse that reduced them from 41 for 1 to 87 for 5 in their opening match at the W.A.C.A. They won two of their 3 matches at this venue in Perth last season, including their 1-wicket win over Tasmania.

Joel Curtis and Cameron Bancroft need to turn things around with stronger top-order performances. The batting lineup is deep, and there are quite a few reliable players who can rebuild the innings if they lose a few early wickets.

For Tasmania, Beau Webster and Ben McDermott will be crucial in the middle-order. The top 4 is star-studded with Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell in the opening roles.

Considering the visiting side's recent bowling performance in the last game at this venue, we reckon Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis will be keen to exploit the home team’s vulnerabilities.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Western Australia Preview

The home team must find a way to get themselves off to a great start. They should put the recent performance behind themselves and meet Tasmania with a renewed sense of vigour. If the opposition packs a star-studded lineup, this squad has no dearth of talent either.

Sam Fanning and Joel Curtis have played many crucial knocks for Western Australia in the past. And the openers were off to a steady start in the last match. One of them needs to stay longer at the crease and strike up a partnership with the more experienced number 3, Cameron Bancroft.

A lot rests on his shoulders in this game. It will be up to him whether Western Australia stage a comeback or fold under pressure. A steady knock from the veteran batter will put Western Australia on track for a competitive total.

We have witnessed large totals at this venue on multiple occasions. Bowling all-rounder Kieran Elliott stood out with his unbeaten fifty at number 8 in the last match. All eyes will be on skipper Ashton Turner and Hilton Cartwright at 5 and 6 respectively.

They strengthen and add depth to this batting order and will be tasked with major run-scoring responsibilities in this match. Brody Couch is also handy with the bat and played a fine knock down the order at number 9.

Mahil Beardman and Kieran Elliott kicked things off with the ball before rain stopped play in the last game. Brody Couch and Albert Esterhuysen are others to watch out for in this bowling attack. Ashton Agar brings experience and leads the spin attack for the hosts.

Interesting Stats

Western Australia lost half of their side for 87 runs in the last outing here

Joel Curtis scored 75 off 57 balls in his previous encounter against Tasmania at this venue

Mahil Beardman played only 3 matches last season and had the 10th-best bowling average in the tournament

Western Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Fanning, Joel Curtis (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Will Malajczuk, Ashton Turner (c), Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Kieran Elliott, Brody Couch, Albert Esterhuysen, Mahli Beardman

Tasmania Preview

It is a solid all-round squad that features some of the best of Australia’s domestic circuit in both departments. Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis, and Billy Stanlake are among the key bowlers who featured in the early matches last season.

As the tournament went into its business end, Tasmania brought in Bradley Hope, Ruwantha Kellepotha, and Iain Carlisle in the bowling department. Hope picked up a 3-fer in his last encounter against Western Australia.

In addition, they have a promising spinner in Nikhil Chaudhary, who did not have a great season in the 2025-26 edition of the tournament but remains one to watch.

The 20-year-old Aidan O Connor picked up 2 for 47 in his last outing at this venue against Western Australia. There are plenty of options in the visitors' bowling attack to dominate on this wicket.

In the batting department too, there are many star players to look up to. Opening batters Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell were both out for a golden duck last time they were in Perth.

However, they are the big guns in this lineup and will be expected to deliver a strong opening partnership in this match. In the lower middle order, Tim Ward and Jordan Silk are the key figures who can help carry the momentum set by Webster and McDermott and ensure Tasmania finish on a high.

Interesting Stats

Webster scored 138 off 122 balls in his last outing at the W.A.C.A

Jordan Silk, who was player of the match for his 81 off 75 balls in Hobart against WA, was the 10th highest run-scorer last season

Nathan Ellis, who played only 3 matches last season, had an average of 14.29, the best in the tournament

Tasmania Predicted Playing XI:

Mitchell Owen, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster (c), Tim Ward, Matthew Wade (wk), Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nikhil Chaudhary, Macalister Wright, Bradley Hope, Billy Stanlake

Weather Conditions

It will be mostly cloudy in Perth with a high of 20 degrees Celsius around the start of the match. It will stay like this through the evening and only get clearer at night. We don’t expect rain or thunderstorms during the match, and unlike the opening game, it may not be washed out.

WAC vs TSC Pitch Report

It is a high-scoring venue in Perth where the team batting first finished with 238 for 9 in the last game. However, in the previous season, the average first innings score at this venue was 293 runs. Anything over 320 runs will be a highly competitive total on this ground, one the team batting first will aim for. Both teams have deep batting lineups and can expect a strong finish from their lower-order batters.

Toss: To Bowl

Last year, the chasing team won two of the three matches played at this venue in Perth. South Australia opted to bowl first in their season opener, restricting the opposition to 238 runs. The visiting side was off to a strong start in the run-chase before rain played spoilsport. The home team chased down 300+ against Tasmania at this venue last season.