Western Australia will be up against the South Australia in the 21st match of the Sheffield Shield, 2024/25 at the W. A. C. A. Ground, Perth on 8th February 2025 at 08:00 AM IST.

WAU vs SAU (Western Australia vs South Australia), Match 21 - Match Information
Match: Western Australia vs South Australia, Match 21
Date: 8th February 2025
Time: 08:00 AM IST
Venue: W. A. C. A. Ground, Perth
WAU vs SAU, W. A. C. A. Ground, Perth Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the W. A. C. A. Ground, Perth 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 20 matches is 261 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for W. A. C. A. Ground, Perth
Temperature will hover around 32.93 °C and humidity is expected to be around 33%. 1.14 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
WAU vs SAU, Head to Head
In the 167 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
WAU 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Inglis | 3 | 295 | 73.8 | 0 | - | 102, 41, 25, 101, 26 | - |
Hilton Cartwright | 2 | 82 | 27.3 | 0 | - | 20, 0, 44, 18, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Henry Hunt | 3 | 305 | 61 | 0 | - | 136, 31, 106, 2, 30 | - |
- Joshua Patrick Inglis
Josh Inglis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches Josh Inglis has scored 295 runs at an average of 73.8 per match.
- Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
Hilton Cartwright is a Batter and has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 2 matches this player has scored 82 runs averaging 27.3 per match. Hilton Cartwright has bowled well at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Henry James Hunt
Henry Hunt is a Batter and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Henry Hunt has scored 136, 31, 106, 2, 30 runs at an average of 61 per match.

WAU 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joel Paris | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 12.1 | 29, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 5, 1, 0, 3 |
Benjamin Manenti | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 131 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Cameron Gannon | 2 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 31.6 | 3, 0, 1, 14, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
- Joel Samuel Paris
Joel Paris can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 2 matches Joel Paris has taken 0, 5, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 12.1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 5, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches Joel Paris played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Benjamin Andrew Davey Manenti
Benjamin Manenti is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is an off break Bowler and in the last 2 matches Benjamin Manenti has taken 1 wickets at an average of 131. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets.
- Cameron John Gannon
Cameron Gannon is a Bowler and has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Cameron Gannon bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 2 matches he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 31.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Cameron Gannon has bowled well at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 2, 0, 5 wickets.

WAU 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 27.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 10 | 3, 0, 3, 4, 0 |
Nathan McSweeney | 3 | 72 | 18 | 0 | - | 9, 4, 39, 10, 10 | - |
- Nathan John McAndrew
Nathan McAndrew is an All Rounder and has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches Nathan McAndrew has taken 10 wickets at an average of 27.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches Nathan McAndrew played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Nathan A McSweeney
Nathan McSweeney is an All Rounder and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 9, 4, 39, 10, 10 runs averaging 18 per match.

Fantasy Tips Prediction | Dream Lineup | Team News | Team Head To Head Records | Player Head To Head Records
WAU 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Inglis | 3 | 295 | 73.8 | 0 | - | 102, 41, 25, 101, 26 | - |
Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 27.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 10 | 3, 0, 3, 4, 0 |
Hilton Cartwright | 2 | 82 | 27.3 | 0 | - | 20, 0, 44, 18, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Joel Paris | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 12.1 | 29, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 5, 1, 0, 3 |
Henry Hunt | 3 | 305 | 61 | 0 | - | 136, 31, 106, 2, 30 | - |
- Joshua Patrick Inglis
Josh Inglis is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Josh Inglis has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 102, 41, 25, 101, 26 runs averaging 73.8 per match.
- Nathan John McAndrew
Nathan McAndrew is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Nathan McAndrew has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 3, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 27.6. Nathan McAndrew has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Hilton William Raymond Cartwright
Hilton Cartwright is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Hilton Cartwright has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 20, 0, 44, 18, 0 runs averaging 27.3 per match. Hilton Cartwright has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Joel Samuel Paris
Joel Paris is a Bowler and has an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches Joel Paris has taken 9 wickets at an average of 12.1. He has been very successful against this team, taking 5, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches Joel Paris played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Henry James Hunt
Henry Hunt is a Batter and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 305 runs averaging 61 per match.

WAU 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
Western Australia (WAU) Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Gannon, Sam Whiteman, Josh Vernon, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Agar, Ashton Turner, Cameron Bancroft, Joel Paris, Hilton Cartwright, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis, D'Arcy Short, Charlie Stobo, Cameron Green, Baxter Holt, Aaron Hardie, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Joel Curtis, Jayden Goodwin, Bryce Jackson, Teague Wyllie, Sam Greer, Hamish McKenzie, Mahli Beardman, Liam Haskett, Corey Wasley and Keaton Critchell
WAU vs SAU Possible Playing XI
South Australia (SAU) Possible Playing XI: Henry Hunt, Harry Nielsen, Jason Sangha, Jake Lehmann, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Conor McInerney, Henry Thornton, Benjamin Manenti, Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew and Liam Scott
Western Australia (WAU) Possible Playing XI: Josh Inglis, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Whiteman, Jayden Goodwin, Joel Curtis, Cameron Bancroft, Cameron Gannon, Corey Rocchiccioli, Brody Couch, Lance Morris and Hamish McKenzie
WAU vs SAU Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Josh Inglis, Alex Carey and Cameron Bancroft
Batters: Hilton Cartwright, Henry Hunt and Jayden Goodwin
All-Rounders: Nathan McAndrew and Aaron Hardie
Bowlers: Joel Paris, Henry Thornton and Brody Couch
Captain: Josh Inglis
Vice-Captain: Alex Carey
WAU vs SAU (Western Australia vs South Australia), Match 21 Preview
Western Australia have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while South Australia have also played 6 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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 Jayden Goodwin was the Man of the Match and Jayden Goodwin scored the highest fantasy points for Western Australia with 247 match fantasy points while Harry Nielsen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Australia with 131 match fantasy points.
In the last match (New South Wales vs Western Australia Last Match Scorecard) played by Western Australia against New South Wales, New South Wales beat Western Australia by an innings and 68 runs. The top fantasy player for Western Australia was Hilton Cartwright who scored 77 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Tasmania, South Australia beat Tasmania by 2 runs. The top fantasy player for South Australia was Jason Sangha who scored 268 fantasy points.