Sheffield Shield 2021/22, Match 18: QUN vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Queensland and South Australia will lock horns against each other in the Sheffield Shield encounter. Due to the heavy floods in Brisbane, there will be no play being conducted on Day 1. As a result, the fixture will be a three-day battle, with extended overs being played each day. Both teams have had a contrasting tournament so far. Queensland are placed at the top of the table, whereas, South Australia are reeling at the bottom spot.

Queensland were held to a draw in their last fixture against Victoria. Meanwhile, South Australia’s last fixture also ended in a draw with Victoria. South Australia are the only side without a win so far, having collected just 12 points from their five outings. South Australia will be led by their newly appointed skipper, Henry Hunt as Travis Head and Alex Carey remain with the Australian squad for the Pakistan tour.

Match Details:

Queensland vs South Australia, Match 18

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Date & Time: March 03- March 05, 2022 at 5:30 AM IST & 11:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

QUN vs SAU, Match 18 Pitch Report:

The last two fixtures played at the Gabba have been in low-scoring battles. In the last match played at the same venue between Queensland and New South Wales, no team managed to score more than 200 runs in any of the four innings. As expected, fast bowlers inflicted the most damage, as the pitch got tougher to bat on as the game progressed. We can expect this trend to continue in the upcoming fixture.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

QUN vs SAU, Match 18 Probable Playing XIs:

Queensland

Xavier Barlett, James Bazley, Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Jack Clayton, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jimmy Peirson (cap), Matthew Renshaw, Gurinder Sandhu, Bryce Street, Sam Turloff, Jack Wildermuth

South Australia

Henry Hunt (cap), Jake Weatherald, Jake Carder, Daniel Drew, Harry Nielsen, Jake Lehmann, Liam Scott, Nathan McAndrew, David Grant, Brendan Doggett, Lloyd Pope

Top Picks for QUN vs SAU Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Queensland

Matthew Kuhnemann is the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, having 25 scalps to his name in six innings at an average of 29.24.

James Bazley, all-rounder for Queensland managed to score 106 runs over the course of two innings against Victoria. He was effective with the ball too, as he had two scalps to his name. He bats in the lower middle order for Queensland and is a handy option with the ball in hand.

Top Picks – South Australia

Henry Hunt remains the top run-getter for his side. The newly-appointed skipper has 457 runs to his name in 11 innings at an average of 45.70. He opens the batting for South Australia and will hope to lead his side from the front.

Nathan McAndrew remains the highest wicket-taker for his side, having picked up 21 wickets in six matches so far. The pacer picked up three wickets in the first innings against Victoria in the last outing.

QUN vs SAU Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Jake Carder, Henry Hunt (c), Daniel Drew, James Bazley, Jack Wildermuth, Gurinder Sandhu, Nathan McAndrew, Brendan Doggett, Matt Kuhnemann (vc)

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

Jimmy Pierson, Matt Renshaw, Jake Weatherald (vc), Bryce Street, Henry Hunt, Jack Clayton, James Bazley, Nathan McAndrew, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Kuhnemann (c), Xavier Barlett

Today’s QUN vs SAU Probable Winners:

We expect the match to end in a draw.

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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.