WAU vs TAS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Sheffield Shield 2020-21, Match 5

Match Details:

The 5th match of the Sheffield Shield 2020/21 will be played between Western Australia and Tasmania at the Park 25 No.2 in Adelaide on Friday.

This game is scheduled to start at 05:30 AM IST (10:30 AM local time) (1:00 AM UTC).

Preview:

After a win and a draw in their first two matches, Western Australia will host Tasmania in their third match of the season. The Tasmanian team has not registered a single win in the competition so far. They have played a couple of games, recording one loss and one draw.

Yet, Tasmania will be optimistic heading into their upcoming battle with Western Australia. The reason behind is that Tasmania had beaten Western Australia by five wickets in a Sheffield Shield match earlier this year. Beau Webster scored a terrific 187 for Tasmania as they took 8.01 points for their stellar performance against their rivals.

WAU vs TAS Weather Report for Match 5:

The weather is expected to be partly sunny in Adelaide during the course of this match. The temperature will stay around 29 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Park 25 No. 2 in Adelaide has hosted a couple of matches this season. There have been two 500+ scores in these matches, highlighting that the wicket is good for batting. The spin bowlers have also got some assistance from the pitch.

Average first innings score:

392 (All the games played at this venue in this tournament)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

WAU vs TAS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Western Australia:

Cameron Bancroft, Sam Whiteman, Shaun Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Ashton Turner, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Matt Kelly, Liam Guthrie, Cameron Gannon.

Bench:

Hilton Cartwright, Lance Morris.

Tasmania:

Jordan Silk, Alex Doolan, Charlie Wakim, Nathan Ellis, Ben McDermott, Jake Dooran, Tim Paine (c and wk), Beau Webster, Tom Andrews, Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird.

Bench:

Gabe Bell, Riley Meredity, Sam Rainbird, Macalister Wright, Matthew Wade.

WAU vs TAS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Sam Whiteman has scored 455 runs in his last six first-class games. His batting average has been 41.36. 

Beau Webster played magnificently well in the last match between Tasmania and Western Australia. He has aggregated 566 runs in his last nine matches. Besides, he also scalped 3 wickets in his last game. 

Matt Kelly has scalped 31 wickets in 10 matches. He has been one of the most consistent bowlers for the Western Australian team. 

Nathan Ellis struggled to do well in the last match, but his recent form has been great. The all-rounder has picked up 24 wickets in his last four outings. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sam Whiteman, Beau Webster

Vice-Captain Options – Nathan Ellis, Matt Kelly, Tim Paine

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

Keeper – Tim Paine

Batters – Cameron Green, Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Ben McDermott

All-Rounders – Ashton Agar, Beau Webster (c), Tom Andrews

Bowlers – Matt Kelly (vc), Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird

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

Keeper – Tim Paine (vc), Sam Whiteman (c), Josh Inglis

Batters –  Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Ben McDermott

All-Rounders – Ashton Agar, Beau Webster

Bowlers – Matt Kelly, Peter Siddle, Cameron Gannon

Expert Advice:

Tim Paine scored a century in the last match against South Australia. He can be a risky yet effective choice for vice-captaincy for either of your 2 Dream11 Fantasy teams. 

Today’s WAU vs TAS Probable Winners:

Western Australia are predicted to win this match.

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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.