Match 17 of the "Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 " will be played between Victoria and Queensland (VCT vs QUN). The match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on 6th December 2024 at 05:00 AM IST.
VCT vs QUN (Victoria vs Queensland), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Victoria vs Queensland, Match 17
Date: 6th December 2024
Time: 05:00 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
VCT vs QUN, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne 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 not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 259 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 67% of its matches. Fantasy gully experts predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.
Weather Report for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Temperature is expected to be around 28.81 °C and humidity is expected to be around 35%. Winds at a speed of 4.28 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 86% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
VCT vs QUN, Head to Head
In the 201 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
VCT vs QUN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb | 3 | 167 | 41.8 | 0 | - | 19, 35, 56, 56, 1 | - |
| Angus Lovell | 2 | 125 | 31.3 | 1 | 34 | 60, 0, 26, 9, 30 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ben McDermott | 3 | 262 | 65.5 | 0 | - | 13, 68, 35, 59, 87 | - |
- Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb
Peter Handscomb is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 19, 35, 56, 56, 1 runs averaging 41.8 per match.
- Angus Lovell
Angus Lovell can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Angus Lovell has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 60, 0, 26, 9, 30 runs at an average of 31.3 per match. Angus Lovell is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 34 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Benjamin Reginald McDermott
Ben McDermott is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Ben McDermott is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 13, 68, 35, 59, 87 runs at an average of 65.5 per match.
VCT vs QUN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus O'Neill | 2 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 53 | 14, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 128 | 42.7 | 2 | 29.5 | 0, 57, 0, 1, 70 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Sam Elliott | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 22.7 | 26, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 |
- Fergus O'Neill
Fergus O'Neill is a Bowler and has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 2 matches Fergus O'Neill has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 53. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Xavier Bartlett has an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 29.5. Xavier Bartlett has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Samuel M Elliott
Sam Elliott is a Bowler and has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 22.7. Sam Elliott has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
VCT vs QUN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 2 | 128 | 42.7 | 0 | - | 54, 0, 59, 0, 53 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jack Wildermuth | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 128 | 0, 27, 0, 28, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Will Sutherland | 2 | 36 | 12 | 2 | 27 | 0, 27, 0, 9, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an All Rounder and has an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Matthew Short is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 2 matches he has scored 54, 0, 59, 0, 53 runs averaging 42.7 per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches Matthew Short played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jack David Wildermuth
Jack Wildermuth can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches Jack Wildermuth has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 128. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches Jack Wildermuth played here and has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets.
- William James Sutherland
Will Sutherland is an All Rounder and has an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 27. Will Sutherland has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
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VCT vs QUN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Peirson | 3 | 203 | 50.8 | 0 | - | 61, 31, 37, 44, 30 | - |
| Campbell Kellaway | 3 | 154 | 30.8 | 0 | - | 0, 122, 26, 0, 6 | - |
| Xavier Crone | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 7 | 17.7 | 1, 0, 30, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 1, 2 |
| Sam Elliott | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 22.7 | 26, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 32.3 | 0, 4, 0, 5, 0 | 4, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Angus Lovell | 2 | 125 | 31.3 | 1 | 34 | 60, 0, 26, 9, 30 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Victoria are Campbell Kellaway with 144 match fantasy points. Xavier Crone with 143 match fantasy points and Sam Elliott with 137 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Queensland are Jimmy Peirson with 154 match fantasy points. Mitchell Swepson with 137 match fantasy points and Angus Lovell with 120 match fantasy points.
VCT vs QUN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus O'Neill | 2 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 53 | 14, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 128 | 42.7 | 2 | 29.5 | 0, 57, 0, 1, 70 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Peter Handscomb | 3 | 167 | 41.8 | 0 | - | 19, 35, 56, 56, 1 | - |
| Matthew Short | 2 | 128 | 42.7 | 0 | - | 54, 0, 59, 0, 53 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sam Elliott | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 22.7 | 26, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 |
- Fergus O'Neill
Fergus O'Neill is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Fergus O'Neill has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 53. Fergus O'Neill has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 4, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Xavier Colin Bartlett
Xavier Bartlett is a Bowler and has an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches Xavier Bartlett has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 29.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb
Peter Handscomb can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Peter Handscomb is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches he has scored 167 runs at an average of 41.8 per match.
- Matthew William Short
Matthew Short is an All Rounder and has an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches Matthew Short has scored 128 runs at an average of 42.7 per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Samuel M Elliott
Sam Elliott is a Bowler and has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sam Elliott bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 22.7. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Sam Elliott has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
VCT vs QUN Squad Information
Queensland (QUN) Squad: Usman Khawaja, Michael Neser, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Ben McDermott, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Liam Guthrie, Mitchell Swepson, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Bryce Street, Connor Sully, Benji Floros, Jack Clayton, Jack Sinfield, Hugo Burdon, Tom Whitney, Hugh Weibgen, Lachlan Aitken, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Angus Lovell and Jem Ryan
Victoria (VCT) Squad: Peter Siddle, Glenn Maxwell, Harry Dixon, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, Scott Boland, Matthew Short, Sam Harper, Will Pucovski, Will Sutherland, Jonathan Merlo, Xavier Crone, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Sam Elliott, Cameron McClure, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Fergus O'Neill, Campbell Kellaway, Liam Blackford, Thomas Rogers, Dylan Brasher, Reiley Mark, Josh Brown, Jai Lemire, Austin Anlezark, Doug Warren and Tyler Pearson
VCT vs QUN Possible Playing XI
Queensland (QUN) Possible Playing XI: Ben McDermott, Jimmy Peirson, Angus Lovell, Jack Clayton, Bryce Street, Xavier Bartlett, Mark Steketee, Liam Guthrie, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw
Victoria (VCT) Possible Playing XI: Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Marcus Harris, Thomas Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Fergus O'Neill, Sam Elliott, Todd Murphy, Peter Siddle, Matthew Short and Xavier Crone
VCT vs QUN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Peter Handscomb and Ben McDermott
Batters: Jack Clayton, Campbell Kellaway and Thomas Rogers
All-Rounders: Matthew Short, Jack Wildermuth and Xavier Crone
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Fergus O'Neill and Mitchell Swepson
Captain: Jack Clayton
Vice-Captain: Ben McDermott
VCT vs QUN (Victoria vs Queensland), Match 17 Preview
Victoria have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Queensland have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Campbell Kellaway was the Man of the Match and Matthew Short scored the highest fantasy points for Victoria with 155 match fantasy points while Jimmy Peirson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Queensland with 154 match fantasy points.