Match Details:
The 13th match of the Sheffield Shield 2020/21 will be played between Victoria and New South Wales from 25th to 28th February at MCG in Melbourne.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 AM IST and it will be streamed live on Fox Cricket(Australia).
Preview:
Victoria and New South Wales will play against each other in the 13th match of the Sheffield Shield 2020/21 tournament. Victoria played 3 matches they won only 1 match, drawn 2 matches with that they are currently at 4th position in the points table with 13 points.
New South Wales is one of the favorites to win the tournament and they played 4 matches and won 2, lost 1, and drew 1 match. They are at 2nd position in the points table with 17 points. World number 1 Test bowler Pat Cummins is returning to the NSW team after 4 years and will be a big boost for them.
VCT vs NSW Weather Report for Match 13
All 4 days the temperature is hovering around 13 to 23 degrees Celsius and humidity levels are moderate at 51 percent.
Pitch Condition/Report:
First time MCG is hosting the Sheffield Shield match this year. Bowlers will enjoy bowling on this pitch.
Average First Innings Score:
242 (Last 2 matches played on this venue)
Record Of Chasing Teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 1, Drawn – 1
Injury and Availability News:
Will Pucovski is to have shoulder reconstruction will miss the cricket for the next 6 months. Steve smith also pull out of the game owing to pain in his elbow.
VCT vs NSW Today’s Probable playing XIs:
Victoria:
Marcus Harris, Nic Maddinson, Peter Handscomb(c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Seb Gotch(wc), James Pattinson, Will Sutherland, Mitchell Perry, Jon Holland, Scott Boland
Bench:
Wil Parker, Will Pucovski (injured)
New South Wales:
Daniel Hughes, Nick Larkin, Jason Sangha, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Peter Nevill(w/c), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Liam Hatcher, Trent Copeland, Nathan Lyon
Bench:
Harry Conway, Daniel Solway, Josh Hazelwood
VCT vs NSW Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Sean Abbott scored 356 runs in 4 matches with an average of 89 and also he has taken 16 wickets in this tournament.
Nic Maddinson played really well in the last match against NSW. He scored 77 and 44 in both innings and also if Victoria needs, then he can contribute with his left arm off-spin.
Pat Cummins, arguably, the best fast bowler in the world currently, won the man of the series against India in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar trophy.
Peter Handscomb, even though he failed in the last match but still, he is the best batsman in the Victoria side.
Moises Henriques, the leading run-getter for NSW, has scored 408 runs in 4 matches with an average of 58.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb
Vice-Captain Options – Moises Henriques, Nic Maddinson, James Pattinson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for VCT vs NSW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Peter Handscomb
Batters: Nic Maddinson, Kurtis Patterson, Daniel Hughes, Marcus Harris
All-Rounders: Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott (C), Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Pat Cummins (VC), James Pattinson, Nathon Lyon
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for VCT vs NSW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Peter Handscomb (VC)
Batters: Nic Maddinson, Kurtis Patterson, M Short, Marcus Harris
All-Rounders: Moises Henriques (C), Sean Abbott, Will Sutherland
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, James Pattinson, Nathan Lyon
Expert Advice:
In this match, some world-class international players are playing. So pick the likes of Cummins and Abbott. At the same time don’t hesitate to pick some unknown names like Will Sutherland and Nic Maddinson.
Today’s VCT vs NSW Probable Winners:
New South Wales are expected to win this match.
