SAU vs QUN Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Sheffield Shield 2020-21, Match 9

Match Details:

The 9th match of the Sheffield Shield 2020/21 will be played between South Australia and Queensland at the Gliderol Stadium in Adelaide.

This game is scheduled to start at 05:30 AM IST (10:30 AM local time) (1:00 AM UTC).

Preview:

With a win and a loss in their first two matches, Queensland will battle against South Australia in their third match of the season. Queensland began their campaign with a landslide victory over Tasmania. However, they lost their last match against New South Wales by just one wicket.

On the other hand, South Australia have not won a single game in this competition. In three games, they have registered one defeat and two draws. Queensland will start this match as the favourites to win, as they have not lost to South Australia in their last five meetings

SAU vs QUN Weather Report for Match 9:

The skies will remain sunny during the first three days of the match. There will be some clouds on the fourth day. The temperature will loom around 30 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this venue has greatly assisted the batsmen. Victoria posted a score of 564/3 against South Australia in this tournament. Will Pucovski and Marcus Harris scored a double hundred each. Scott Boland picked up eight wickets in that match, showing that the pitch has something to offer for the quick bowlers as well.

Average first innings score:

200 (All the games played at this venue in this tournament)

Injury and Availability News:

South Australia have dropped Brad Davis from their squad for this game. Jake Lehmann has been announced as the replacement.

SAU vs QUN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

South Australia:

Conor McInerney, Jake Lehmann, Henry Hunt, Callum Ferguson, Travis Head (c), Harry Nielsen (wk), Liam Scott, Chadd Sayers, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Lloyd Pope

Bench:

Tom Cooper, Cameron Valente, Nick Winter.

Queensland:

Bryce Street, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (c), Matt Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Jack Wildermuth, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson

Bench:

Matthew Kuhnemann, Lachlan Pfeffer, Blake Edwards, Benji Floros.

SAU vs QUN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Travis Head has scored 805 runs in the last seven matches. His batting average has been 61.92. He is likely to fire all cylinders on this batting paradise. 

Marnus Labuschagne has 449 runs to his name in his last six matches. He has amassed these runs at an average of 56.12, while he has also been rolling his arm over in this competition.

Chadd Sayers has been the most successful bowler for South Australia in the recent matches. He has taken 35 wickets in the last ten games. 

Michael Neser has been one of the main reasons behind Queensland’s recent success. With 35 wickets in 7 games, Neser has led the Queensland bowling attack to perfection. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne

Vice-Captain Options – Michael Neser, Henry Hunt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SAU vs QUN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jimmy Peirson

Batters – Henry Hunt (vc), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Callum Ferguson, Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja

All-Rounders – Travis Head, Liam Scott

Bowlers – Lloyd Pope, Chadd Sayers, Mark Steketee

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SAU vs QUN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Harry Nielsen

Batters – Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Callum Ferguson, Usman Khawaja

All-Rounders – Travis Head (c), Jack Wildermuth, Michael Neser (vc)

Bowlers – Lloyd Pope, Wes Agar, Mitchell Swepson

Expert Advice:

Henry Hunt, the talented 23-year-old batsman, scored a couple of half-centuries in the match against Victoria. He could possibly play a big knock in Adelaide. He can be a decent vice-captaincy choice for any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s SAU vs QUN Probable Winners:

Queensland 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.