The inaugural match of the "Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 " will be played between New South Wales and South Australia (NSW vs SAU) at the Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park on 8th October 2024 at 05:00 AM IST.
NSW vs SAU (New South Wales vs South Australia), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: New South Wales vs South Australia, Match 1
Date: 8th October 2024
Time: 05:00 AM IST
Venue: Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
NSW vs SAU, Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 2 matches is 223 runs.
Weather Report for Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
Temperature will hover around 26.51 °C and humidity is expected to be around 79%. Winds at a speed of 3.73 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 88% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NSW vs SAU, Head to Head
In the 244 matches played between these 2 teams, South Australia Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for New South Wales.
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NSW vs SAU Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Davies | 3 | 276 | 69 | 0 | - | 131, 25, 116, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Daniel Hughes | 4 | 327 | 65.4 | 0 | - | 83, 144, 53, 12, 35 | - |
| Thomas Kelly | 3 | 154 | 30.8 | 0 | - | 19, 8, 54, 69, 4 | - |
- Oliver Davies
Oliver Davies is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Oliver Davies has scored 276 runs at an average of 69 per match.
- Daniel Peter Hughes
Daniel Hughes is a Batter and has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 83, 144, 53, 12, 35 runs averaging 65.4 per match.
- Thomas Kelly
Thomas Kelly is a Batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Thomas Kelly is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 19, 8, 54, 69, 4 runs averaging 30.8 per match.
NSW vs SAU Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Green | 3 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 31.4 | 9, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 |
| Benjamin Manenti | 2 | 133 | 44.3 | 2 | 67.5 | 29, 0, 33, 71, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Brendan Doggett | 2 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 | 15.6 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 8 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 |
- Christopher James Green
Chris Green is a Bowler and has an average of 103 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Chris Green has taken 5 wickets at an average of 31.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Chris Green played here and has taken 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Benjamin Andrew Davey Manenti
Benjamin Manenti is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player bowls off break and in the last 2 matches Benjamin Manenti has taken 2 wickets at an average of 67.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Brendan James Doggett
Brendan Doggett is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Brendan Doggett is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 15.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 2, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
NSW vs SAU Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Edwards | 2 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 23.7 | 0, 32, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 77 | 25.7 | 8 | 12.3 | 2, 0, 22, 0, 53 | 0, 3, 0, 5, 0 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 2 | 243 | 60.8 | 0 | - | 117, 6, 53, 0, 67 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards is an All Rounder and has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jack Edwards is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 23.7. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Jack Edwards has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 12 wickets.
- Nathan John McAndrew
Nathan McAndrew is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Nathan McAndrew bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches he has taken 0, 3, 0, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 12.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches.
- Nathan A McSweeney
Nathan McSweeney is an All Rounder and has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Nathan McSweeney is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 117, 6, 53, 0, 67 runs at an average of 60.8 per match.
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NSW vs SAU Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Edwards | 2 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 23.7 | 0, 32, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 77 | 25.7 | 8 | 12.3 | 2, 0, 22, 0, 53 | 0, 3, 0, 5, 0 |
| Oliver Davies | 3 | 276 | 69 | 0 | - | 131, 25, 116, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan McSweeney | 2 | 243 | 60.8 | 0 | - | 117, 6, 53, 0, 67 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Daniel Hughes | 4 | 327 | 65.4 | 0 | - | 83, 144, 53, 12, 35 | - |
- Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Jack Edwards is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 23.7. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Jack Edwards has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 12 wickets.
- Nathan John McAndrew
Nathan McAndrew is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Nathan McAndrew is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 0, 3, 0, 5, 0 wickets at an average of 12.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches.
- Oliver Davies
Oliver Davies is a Batter and has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Oliver Davies is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 276 runs at an average of 69 per match.
- Nathan A McSweeney
Nathan McSweeney is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Nathan McSweeney is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 243 runs averaging 60.8 per match.
- Daniel Peter Hughes
Daniel Hughes is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Daniel Hughes is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 83, 144, 53, 12, 35 runs averaging 65.4 per match.
NSW vs SAU Squad Information
South Australia (SAU) Squad: Mackenzie Harvey, Harry Conway, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Jake Lehmann, Henry Thornton, Nathan McAndrew, Henry Hunt, Wes Agar, Jason Sangha, Brendan Doggett, Lloyd Pope, Harry Nielsen, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Conor McInerney, Benjamin Manenti, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Liam Scott, Daniel Drew, Thomas Kelly, Jordan Buckingham, Kyle Brazell, Aidan Cahill, Harry Matthias and Campbell Thompson
New South Wales (NSW) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Moises Henriques, Mitchell Starc, Nic Maddinson, Jackson Bird, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Kurtis Patterson, Adam Zampa, Chris Tremain, Daniel Hughes, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Matthew Gilkes, Ryan Hackney, Jack Edwards, Ryan Hadley, Josh Philippe, Oliver Davies, Tanveer Sangha, Hayden Kerr, Jack Nisbet, William Salzmann, Lachlan Shaw, Joel Davies, Blake Nikitaras, Charlie Anderson, Ryan Hicks and Sam Konstas
NSW vs SAU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Gilkes and Josh Philippe
Batters: Oliver Davies, Daniel Hughes, Thomas Kelly, Daniel Drew and Henry Hunt
All-Rounders: Jack Edwards, Nathan McAndrew and Nathan McSweeney
Bowler: Benjamin Manenti
Captain: Benjamin Manenti
Vice-Captain: Daniel Drew
NSW vs SAU (New South Wales vs South Australia), Match 1 Preview
South Australia are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, South Australia have won 1 games and lost 3. New South Wales are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, New South Wales have won 3 games and lost 0.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of the Sheffield Shield, 2023/24 where Jack Edwards scored the highest fantasy points for New South Wales with 185 match fantasy points while Benjamin Manenti topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Australia with 177 match fantasy points.