RED vs WEA Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Sheffield Shield 2020-21, Match 1

Match Details:

The 1st match of the Sheffield Shield 2020/21 will be played between South Australia and Western Australia at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

This game is scheduled to start at 06:00 AM IST (11:00 AM local time) (1:30 AM UTC). 

Preview:

The upcoming edition of Sheffield Shield will kick off with a game between South Australia and Western Australia on Friday. On the same day, Queensland will also take the field, against Tasmania. The battles between South Australia and Western Australia have been a bit one-sided in the recent past.

Western Australia were enjoying a streak of four consecutive victories over the Redbacks. However, the very last game they played against the men from South ended up curbing their streak. They will want to start a similar streak, while South Australia will look to do exactly what they did in the last game.

RED vs WEA Weather Report for Match 1:

We can expect a bright and sunny day to start off the proceedings, but clouds will cover the sky on the second and fourth day. The temperature is expected to be around 23 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

There is very little information available on Karen Rolton Oval. However, it is expected that it will play out like a quintessential Aussie track, favouring the pacers a great deal.

Average first innings score:

N/A

Record of chasing teams:

N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

RED vs WEA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

South Australia:

Jake Weatherald, Henry Hunt, Callum Ferguson, Travis Head (c), Tom Cooper, Harry Nielsen (wk), Liam Scott, Chadd Sayers, Nick Winter, Wes Agar, Lloyd Pope

Bench:

Brad Davis, Conor McInerney, Luke Robins, Cameron Valente.

Western Australia:

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Whiteman, Shaun Marsh, Cameron Green, Ashton Turner, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Agar, Aaron Hardie, Joel Paris, Matt Kelly, Cameron Gannon

Bench:

Hilton Cartwright, Liam Guthrie, David Moody, Lance Morris, Corey Rocchiccioli, D’Arcy Short.

RED vs WEA Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Jake Weatherald has been in sublime knick in the recent past. In the last 10 games he has played, Weatherald has amassed 697 runs. He has an average of 36.68 and a strike rate of 57.89.

Cameron Green has been very effective in the last few games that he has played. The Western Australia player has scored 699 runs in his last 8 games.

Given the form that he is in,Wes Agar might be destined for bigger things. He has picked up 33 wickets in the last 8 first-class games he has taken part in.

Matt Kelly is expected to be the strike bowler for Western Australia. He has picked up 30 wickets in his last 9 first-class games.

Shaun Marsh has scored 724 runs in his last 9 first-class matches. He has maintained an exceptional average of almost 50 in those games. Given that he possesses all the experience in the world, Marsh is expected to play a key role in this game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green

Vice-Captain Options – Matt Kelly, Wes Agar

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RED vs WEA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Whiteman

Batters – Shaun Marsh, Cameron Bancroft, Callum Ferguson, Jake Weatherald (c)

All-Rounders – Ashton Turner, Travis Head, Ashton Agar

Bowlers – Joel Paris, Matt Kelly (vc), Wes Agar 

12th Man – Josh Inglish

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RED vs WEA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Inglis

Batters – Shaun Marsh, Cameron Bancroft, Cameron Green (c), Callum Ferguson, Jake Weatherald

All-Rounders – Travis Head, Ashton Agar

Bowlers – Llyod Pope, Matt Kelly, Wes Agar (vc)

12th Man – Ashton Turner

Expert Advice:

It is expected that the pitch, like almost every other pitch in Down Under, will favour the pacers more than the spinners. Hence, it is advisable to pick more pacers in your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Today’s RED vs WEA Probable Winners:

South Australia are predicted to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.