VCT vs QUN Live Score, 18th Match, Sheffield Shield 2020/21, VCT vs QUN Live Score Updates

Date:             March 15th, 2021

Time:            04:30 AM IST.

Venue:           Allan Border Field, Brisbane.

Match Preview

Victoria are taking on Queensland for the next fixture in the Sheffield Shield season 2020-21. Victoria are coming off a rain-interrupted draw against Tasmania last week. It was the fourth draw for Victoria this season, which placed them at the fourth position in the points table. They have won only one game so far and would like to get that winning momentum back in their away fixtures to keep their chances alive for a spot in the finals.

On the other side, Queensland are having a pretty good season so far with 28.14 points. They have won three out of their five encounters followed by a draw in the last game. Their batting order has been in top form with everyone stepping in when needed. They will just need to keep things simple and continue their good run to make it through to the next round.

VCT vs QUN Squads

Queensland

Bryce Street, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (c), Matt Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Michael Neser, Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Brendan Doggett.

Victoria

Nic Maddinson, Marcus Harris, Peter Handscomb (c), Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Seb Gotch (wk), James Pattinson, Will Sutherland, Scott Boland, Mitch Perry, Jon Holland

Weather Report & Pitch Condition

There are 60-70% chances of precipitation during the morning, followed by even more during the third session. The temperature will be around 23-24 degree celsius. The weather forecast suggests even more rain in the next three days.

The pitch here at the Allan Border Field will assist the batsmen more than their bowling counterparts. Any score of under 400 might be below par here.

VCT vs QUN Top Picks

• Peter Handscomb is leading Victoria from the front as the skipper is having an amazing summer. He has scored 346 runs in his last four outings for Victoria. Handscomb was the highest run-scorer for Victoria in the last game against Tasmania, followed by a brilliant 95 in the Marsh One Day Cup.
• Marnus Labuschagne will always remain a top pick for Queensland. The right-handed batsman has scored 517 runs at an average above 64 for Queensland, which makes him the highest run-scorer from his team. He was unlucky to miss out a hundred in the last game.
• Matt Renshaw scored a sublime century in the last game against Western Australia. He has an average of 72.83, which is the best by a Queensland batsman.
• James Pattinson will continue to be the leader of Victoria’s bowling attack. The experienced pacer has played only three games and has already taken 13 wickets so far at an average of 18.53.
• Marcus Harris is the highest run-scorer for Victoria with an average above 64. He will be a smart pick, considering he will open the innings and there is a prediction of rain for all the days of this match.

Suggested Playing XI for VCT vs QUN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Will Sutherland, Michael Neser, Scott Boland, James Pattinson, Brendan Doggett, Xavier Bartlett.

Captain: Marnus Labuschagne. Vice-captain: Peter Handscomb.

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Will Sutherland, Jack Wildermuth, Michael Neser, Scott Boland, James Pattinson, Mark Steketee.

Captain: James Pattinson. Vice-captain: Usman Khawaja.