Western Australia vs Queensland, Sheffield Shield 2023-24, Today Match Prediction 01 March 2024

wesaus vs queens Match Prediction & Analysis

Defending champions, Western Australia will look to regain its form in Sheffield Shield 2023-24 as they play at home. The team has been struggling with its form takes on Queensland in the 27th match. Western Australia drew the last game against Tasmania, while Queensland comes into this contest with a win against South Australia.  

Western Australia hasn’t lost a game against Queensland in the last three seasons, which will make the side confident. They have their top order in good form and play at home, adding to their confidence. Queensland will face an uphill challenge in this game, and it will be interesting to see if they are up for it. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Western Australia Preview

Sam Whiteman managed a draw in their last game against Tasmania. They struggled for most parts of the game and had to play catchup. Whiteman will be worried, as it has been a poor show from the side in the second leg of this season. The Western Australia skipper would like to use the home advantage and win here to move up on the points table.  

Cameron Bancroft is the leading run-getter in the season with 692 runs, and he will look to deliver a strong start with Sam Whiteman. Jayden Goodwin, Aaron Hardie, and Hilton Cartwright will look to add runs in the middle order. The side will expect a good showing from Ashton Turner and Josh Philippe in the lower middle order.  

The bowlers will look to use the conditions well, and the new-ball pair of Joel Paris and Aaron Hardie must get wickets to put the side in a strong position. Cameron Gannon has bowled well and will look to do well in the supporting role along with Charles Stobo. Turner and Corey Rocchiccioli add depth to this attack.

Western Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Whiteman (c), Cameron Bancroft, Jayden Goodwin, Ashton Turner, Aaron Hardie, Hilton Cartwright, Josh Philippe (wk), Charles Stobo, Joel Paris, Cameron Gannon, Corey Rocchiccioli

Queensland Preview

Jimmy Peirson will lead the side in the absence of Marnus Labuschagne. The side will be confident after its 7-wicket win against South Australia. They will face a stiff challenge in this game against Western Australia, with their two most experienced batters unavailable. Peirson shall like his players to deliver the goods and move up on the points table.  

Bryce Street and Angus Lovell will look to do well at the top, as the conditions will be challenging against the new ball. In the middle order, Ben McDermott must do well at No. 3 and add runs with Jack Wildermuth and Jack Clayton. The side will expect runs in the lower middle order from Jimmy Peirson and Michael Neser.  

Michael Neser and Xavier Bartlett did well in the last game, and the side would like to see a strong show from the pair. Gurinder Sandhu has added to his reputation this season, and he will look to trouble the batters along with Mark Steketee. The team will expect a good show from Mitchell Swepson.

Queensland Predicted Playing XI:

Jimmy Peirson (c & wk), Bryce Street, Angus Lovell, Jack Clayton, Ben McDermott, Michael Neser, Gurinder Sandhu, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wildermuth

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies and rain during this game. The pitch would be challenging to bat on as swing and seam are on offer for the fast bowlers. The side batting first would be happy to have 350 runs on the board in the first innings.

Venue Details

WACA Perth is the fastest pitch in the world. Most matches played here see good battles between the batters and the bowlers. There is early assistance for the bowlers on this surface, and the ball coming onto the bat nicely also allows batters to play their strokes.

Toss: To Bowl

It is one of the best surfaces for bowling first, with the lively pitch assisting the bowlers. On this surface, it is difficult for the batsmen on the first two days. Hence, the side winning the toss shall have no hesitation in bowling first.