Sheffield Shield 2021/22, Match 16: VCT vs QUN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Victoria will be up against Queensland in the 16^th match of the Sheffield Shield 2021/22 starting from Friday. Victoria are coming into this match on the back of a drawn result against South Australia last week. They are in a good position in this tournament having won two matches and drawn the other two. They sit at the 3^rd spot in the standings with 20.3 points.

Queensland on the other hand, had a close game against New South Wales last week and lost the match by 2 wickets. Batting didn’t go well and they managed to score only 193 and 129 in the 1^st and 2^nd innings respectively. They need to regroup themselves for this all-important clash against Victoria. Jimmy Pierson will lead the side in the absence of Usman Khawaja.

Match Details:

Victoria vs Queensland, Match 16

Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne

Date &Time: February 18^th-21st, at 5:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM local time

Live Streaming: Fancode

VCT vs QUN, Match 16 Pitch Report:

The surface here at Junction Oval is a balanced one with equal assistance overall. The chances of result in this match are relatively less. Batting first is a good option.

Injury News:

For Victoria: Will Pucovski sustained a concussion on Saturday, and he is unavailable for this match.

For Queensland: Michael Neser suffered a side strain and is out until further notice.

VCT vs QUN, Match 16 Probable Playing XIs:

Victoria

Marcus Harris, Peter Handscomb (c), Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Matthew Short, Sam Harper (wk), Will Sutherland, Mitchell Perry, Scott Boland, Jon Holland, James Pattinson

Queensland

Bryce Street, Joe Burns, Matt Renshaw, Sam Truloff, Jimmy Pierson (c & wk), Jack Clayton, Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Gurinder Sandhu

Top Picks for VCT vs QUN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Victoria

Peter Handscomb is in sensational form in this tournament. In 4 matches, he has scored 446 runs at an average of 63.71 with the highest score of 148*.

Nic Maddinson is an integral member of Victoria. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has amassed 334 runs at an average of 66.8 which includes one century and 2 half-centuries.

Top Picks – Queensland

Matt Renshaw should take up responsibilities in the absence of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne and bat long. In 6 matches in this tournament, he has scored 261 runs at an average of 32.62.

Joe Burns is likely to open the innings in this match. He has notched 276 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 34.5.

VCT vs QUN Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Peter Handscomb, Jimmy Pierson, Nic Maddinson (c), Joe Burns, Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw (vc), Jonathan Merlo, James Pattinson, Scott Boland, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson

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

Peter Handscomb (c), Nic Maddinson, Joe Burns, Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw, Bryce Street, Matthew Short, Jack Wildermuth, Gurinder Sandhu, Scott Boland (vc), Mark Steketee

VCT vs QUN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Marcus Harris has struck 210 runs in 6 innings in this tournament at an average of 35. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Mark Steketee has scalped 29 wickets in 5 matches in this competition with the best figures of 7 for 44 in an innings. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Considering a lot of options in the bowler’s slot, it’s hard to pick Mitchell Perry in the final eleven though he has done well.

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.