Sheffield Shield 2021-22, Match 1: SAU vs WAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

South Australia will be up against Western Australia in the inaugural match of the Sheffield Shield 2021-22. Both the teams met recently in the Marsh One Day Cup where Western Australia won the game by 78 runs (D/L Method).

South Australia finished at the bottom of the table in the last season without winning a single game. Western Australia on the other hand, had a decent tournament where they finished at the 3rd spot in the standings with 28.37 points. It will be interesting who will come out on top in this match.

Match Details:

South Australia vs Western Australia, Match 1

Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide

Date &Time: September 24^th-27th at 6:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM local time

Live Streaming: cricket.com.au

Pitch Report:

The surface here at Karen Rolton Oval will favor the batters for the most part of the match. There will be some help for the quick bowlers as well. Batting first is an excellent option here.

Probable Playing XIs SAU vs WAU:

South Australia

Henry Hunt, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head (c), Jake Carder, Jake Lehmann, Alex Carey (wk), Sam Kerber, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew, David Grunt

Western Australia

Josh Philippe, Sam Whiteman, Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh (c), Hilton Cartwright, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Joel Paris, Cameron Gannon, Matthew Kelly

SAU vs WAU Top Picks for SAU vs WAU Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– South Australia

Travis Head had a dream run last season with the bat for South Australia. In only 7 matches, he has amassed 893 runs at an average of 68.69 with the highest score of 223 and he even chipped in with 3 wickets as well.

Henry Hunt has been sensational for South Australia in the last season. He went on to score 628 runs in 7 matches at an average of 44.85 which comprises 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

Top Picks – Western Australia

Cameron Green emerged as the top run-scorer in the season 2020/21 with a whopping 922 runs in 8 matches at an average of 76.83 and even picked up 3 wickets as well.

Shaun Marsh too had a memorable tournament with the bat in the last season. 38-year-old Southpaw mustered 734 runs in 8 matches at an average of 56.46.

SAU vs WAU Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Shaun Marsh (vc), Travis Head (c), Cameron Bancroft, Cameron Green, Henry Hunt, Hilton Cartwright, Cameron Gannon, Daniel Worrall, Jhye Richardson

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

Alex Carey (vc), Shaun Marsh, Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green (c), Henry Hunt, Hilton Cartwright, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Wes Agar, Matthew Kelly

SAU vs WAU Risky Captaincy Choices:

Jake Weatherald in only 4 matches last season has added 311 runs at an average of 38.87 with the highest score of 105. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Josh Inglis has scored 585 runs in the last season at an average of 73.12, it’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Since Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are the frontline wicketkeepers it’s better to avoid Josh Philippe 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.