NSW vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 1 of Sheffield Shield 2024-25

With Aussie Test side reasonably settled ahead of the Test series against India, there are still tons of question marks over selections, meaning players will be eager to put their best foot forward.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 07 Oct 2024, 20:18 IST

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Plenty of stars will be on the lines when the Sheffield Shield's 123rd campaign kicks off on October 8 with matches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. With the Aussie Test side reasonably settled ahead of the five matches of the Test series against Rohit Sharma-led India this summer, there are still tons of question marks over selections, meaning players will be eager to put their best foot forward.
 
Notably, a plethora of the Test stars is set to appear in the opening round, while more could follow over the coming weeks with no men's international cricket scheduled for Aussie stars in October.

The New South Wales is all set to lock horns against South Australia in the first game of the 2024-2025 Sheffield Sheild tournament, which is slated to take place on October 8 in Sydney. The former finished in the third spot in the last edition, registering four wins and three losses, while three matches ended in draws. In contrast, South Australia finished in the fifth spot with just three wins after losing six matches, while one game ended as a tie.

As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Match Information

New South Wales vs South Australia, 1st Match

Sheffield Shield, 7 Oct 2024, Mon, 5:00 AM IST ,Cricket Central

Live Stream

Cricket Australia's Website

Weather Report

Cricket Central

Clear

29.6Ā°C

40% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New South Wales

NR
W
W
T
L

South Australia

NR
W
W
T
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Alex Carey

SOA - wk

452 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Sam Konstas

NSW - all

330 Runs

3Ā Matches

291 Runs

2Ā Matches

4

Henry Hunt

SOA - bat

262 Runs

4Ā Matches

5

Oliver Davies

NSW - bat

260 Runs

4Ā Matches

228 Runs

2Ā Matches

1

Josh Hazlewood

NSW - bowl

100.00

1Ā Match

2

Benjamin Manenti

SOA - all

75.13

4Ā Matches

3

Alex Carey

SOA - wk

72.20

3Ā Matches

4

Oliver Davies

NSW - bat

71.23

4Ā Matches

5

Travis Head

SOA - bat

64.52

1Ā Match

6

Jake Lehmann

SOA - bat

63.58

3Ā Matches

1

14 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Jackson Bird

NSW - bowl

13 Wkts

2Ā Matches

3

Lloyd Pope

SOA - bowl

12 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

Nathan Lyon

NSW - bowl

10 Wkts

2Ā Matches

9 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Jack Edwards

NSW - all

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Harry Conway

SOA - bowl

2.05

2Ā Matches

2

Benjamin Manenti

SOA - all

2.52

4Ā Matches

3

Chris Green

NSW - bowl

2.56

2Ā Matches

2.64

2Ā Matches

5

Henry Thornton

SOA - bowl

2.65

1Ā Match

6

2.66

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

New South Wales

JR Philippe (wk), R Hicks, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Chris Green, A Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Charlie Anderson, CP Tremain, Jack Nisbet, Nathan Lyon

Bench : Lachlan Shaw, M Gilkes, Blake Nikitaras, Joel Davies, Kurtis Patterson, Nic Maddinson, Oliver Davies, Ryan Hackney, Steve Smith, William Salzmann, S Konstas, Hayden Kerr, J Edwards, JM Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, R Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, Pat Cummins, Liam Hatcher, Sean Abbott

South Australia

AT Carey (wk), Harry Matthias, TM Head, J Fraser-McGurk, Daniel Drew, NA McSweeney (C), Liam Scott, Aidan Cahill, SH Johnson, Jordan Buckingham, C Thompson

Bench : HJ Nielsen, HJ Hunt, JS Lehmann, Thomas Kelly, CJ McInerney, Kyle Brazell, Henry Thornton, WA Agar, Harry Conway, L Pope, BAD Manenti, Brendan Doggett, N McAndrew, JM Carder, KR Smith, Isaac Higgins, DMK Grant

Injury and availability news

Australia Test batters Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Marsh have been named for the opening Sheffield Shield round. While Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, and Aaron Hardie are missing the opening round. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have not been named in New South Wales' squad for their opening clash but will play from second onwards.

Pitch Report

The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch is one that offers enough help to the batters. The ball comes well on the bat and the batters can play through the line. However, the spinners have also enjoyed success at the venue as the ball turns when the match heads forward.

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

350

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7
C

Oliver Davies NSW | BAT

The star player has amassed 670 runs in the last seven matches and seems one of the youngest batter to watch out for. Must have him in your Dream 11 team in the campaign opener.

7
C

Daniel Hughes NSW | BAT

The NSW batter has racked up an incredible 434 runs in just 9 matches and would be looking to continue his red-hot form in their domestic season. Must go form him in your Dream 11 team owing to his recent form.

7
C

Nathan McSweeney SOA | ALL

The South Australia batter has registered 762 runs from the last 10 matches and he will be looking to continue his stupendous form in the next game to boost your fantasy team and might give you tons of the points.

9

Nathan Lyon NSW | BOWL

The Aussie spinner would be looking to give his best performance as he will be looking to boost his preparations for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy.

8.5

Travis Head SOA | BAT

The left-handed Aussie star batter would be looking to have fantastic domestic season to boost the preparations for the forthcoming five matches of the Test series against India.

9

Adam Zampa NSW | BOWL

The leg-spinner has been in the great form in the red-ball game. He will be looking to make him gear up for the Test series against strong Indian side.

7

Chris Tremain NSW | BOWL

The NSW bowler has picked up 50 wickets from last 10 matches and would be aiming to crush South Australia's batting line up in the next game.

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8.5

Steve Smith

NSW | BAT

8

Jake Fraser-McGurk

SOA | BAT

Last Updated On - Oct 7 2024 8:18 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NSW

7 : 4

SOA

Credits Left
13.5/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Daniel Hughes
C

7

Oliver Davies

7

Travis Head
VC

8.5

Nathan McSweeney

7

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Adam Zampa

9

Josh Hazlewood

9

Nathan Lyon

9

Pat Cummins

8.5

Tanveer Sangha

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

NSW

7 : 4

SOA

Credits Left
13.5/100

Mega League
Alex Carey

7

Daniel Hughes

7

Oliver Davies

7

Travis Head

8.5

Nathan McSweeney

7

Nathan McAndrew

6.5

Adam Zampa
VC

9

Josh Hazlewood

9

Nathan Lyon
C

9

Pat Cummins

8.5

Tanveer Sangha

8

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