Sheffield Shield 2020-21, Final: QUN vs NSW Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

In the final of the 2020/21 edition of the Sheffield Shield, Queensland will cross paths with New South Wales. Both the sides have had pretty similar campaigns. They both have won 3 games and have drawn 3 games. What ultimately created the difference between these teams is the number of defeats.

Queensland lost only once in this season’s competition, which handed them the first place in the points table, with 33.17 points to their name. On the other hand, New South Wales lost two games and they finished at the second place with 31.51 points. That being said, none of it will matter, as in the all-important final, it will boil down to application and executions of plans.

Match Details:

Queensland vs New South Wales, Final

Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Date & Time: 15th April, 5:00 AM IST, 9:30 AM local time

Live Streaming: Cricket.com.au

Pitch Report:

The Allan Border field will help the batsmen more than their bowling counterparts. From the bowlers, pacers are likely to get the most out of the surface.

Probable Playing XIs QUN vs NSW:

Queensland

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

New South Wales

Daniel Hughes, Matthew Gilkes, Kurtis Patterson, Jason Sangha, Jack Edwards/Baxter Holt, Peter Nevill, Lachan Hearne, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Trent Copeland, Nathan Lyon

QUN vs NSW Top Picks for QUN vs NSW Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Queensland

 Marcus Labuschange is currently Queensland’s top run-scorer. He has scored 629 runs and also has 3 centuries to his name.

Usman Khawaja has also been brilliant with the bat for Queensland. The opening batsman has scored 450 runs at an average of nearly 65.

Top Picks ­– New South Wales

Sean Abbott has been spectacular with both bat and ball in this season’s Sheffield Shield. He has scored 525 runs and has also picked up 17 wickets.

Kurtis Patterson has done well with the bat in this season. He has scored over 300 runs and has maintained an average of nearly 50.

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

Peter Nevill, Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja (c), Lachan Hearne, Kurtis Patterson (vc), Michael Neser, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Swepson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc

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

Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Gilkes, Marnus Labuschagne (vc), Matthew Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Kurtis Patterson, Sean Abbott (c), Jason Sangha, Brendan Doggett, Mitchell Swepson, Nathan Lyon

QUN vs NSW Risky Captaincy Choices:

Opener Bryce Street has scored 345 runs in 9 innings for Queensland in this competition at an average of 38.33, with the highest score of 117. He can be a risky captaincy pick.

Jason Sangha has scored 157 runs in 5 matches at an average of 31.4, which includes one century as well. You can take risks by making him the captain of your Dream11 fantasy team.

Player you should avoid:

Jack Edwards has played only one match so far in this competition and he is slightly inexperienced, hence you can avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.