Match Overview
The Sheffield Shield 2024-25 continues with Tasmania facing off against Victoria at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
- Date: February 2024
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Match Number: 19
Victoria has been dominant this season, leading the points table with 28.06 points from six matches. Meanwhile, Tasmania is struggling at the bottom with 18.65 points. Given Victoria’s superior form, they appear to be favorites heading into this encounter.
Recent Performance
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
|---|---|
| Tasmania | L – L – L – W – L |
| Victoria | L – L – W – W – W |
Team Previews
Tasmania
Tasmania has endured a tough season, managing just one win from six matches. Despite glimpses of promise, they have failed to maintain consistency.
Key Players:
- Jake Weatherald – Tasmania’s top run-scorer with 424 runs in 10 innings (Avg: 42.40).
- Tim Ward – 388 runs in three matches, looking to provide stability at the top.
- Jake Doran – Middle-order contributor with 369 runs in six matches.
- Riley Meredith – Leading bowler for Tasmania, with 16 wickets in six innings (Avg: 20.00).
- Gabe Bell & Kieran Elliott – Supporting pace attack with 13 and 12 wickets, respectively.
Predicted Playing XI: Jake Weatherald, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, Tim Ward, Jordan Silk (c), Jake Doran (wk), Bradley Hope, Mitchell Owen, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Kieran Elliott/Nathan Ellis, Gabe Bell, Riley Meredith.
Tasmania Key Performers from Last Match:
| Batters | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Jake Doran | 51 | 79 | 6 | 0 | 64.56 |
| N. Radhakrishnan | 43 | 73 | 6 | 0 | 58.90 |
| Mitchell Owen | 30 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 57.69 |
| Bowlers | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Riley Meredith | 20.0 | 1 | 95 | 4 | 4.75 |
| Lawrence Neil-Smith | 23.0 | 3 | 91 | 2 | 3.96 |
| Gabe Bell | 26.0 | 7 | 75 | 0 | 2.88 |
Victoria
Victoria has had an impressive campaign so far, with three wins, two losses, and a draw. They will aim to continue their strong run and secure a spot in the final.
Key Players:
- Peter Handscomb (c) – Leading run-scorer with 478 runs in 12 innings (Avg: 47.80).
- Marcus Harris – Reliable top-order batsman with 445 runs at an average of 49.44.
- Campbell Kellaway – Provided crucial middle-order stability with 352 runs in 12 innings.
- Fergus O’Neill – Star bowler, having taken 22 wickets in nine innings (Avg: 19.31).
- Samuel Elliott & Mitchell Perry – Have picked up 19 and 15 wickets, respectively.
Predicted Playing XI: Peter Handscomb (c), Xavier Crone, Samuel Elliott, Marcus Harris, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper (wk), Jonathan Merlo, Mitchell Perry, Fergus O’Neill, Doug Warren/Peter Siddle, Thomas Rogers.
Victoria Key Performers from Last Match:
| Batters | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Marcus Harris | 41 | 112 | 3 | 0 | 36.61 |
| Peter Handscomb | 24 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 48.98 |
| Thomas Rogers | 11 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 35.48 |
| Bowlers | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Fergus O’Neill | 15.3 | 4 | 51 | 5 | 3.29 |
| Mitchell Perry | 14.0 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 2.36 |
| Thomas Rogers | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 286
- Highest Total This Season: 460 (Western Australia vs Tasmania)
- The pitch provides some early assistance to seamers but generally favors batters as the match progresses. Spinners could come into play later in the game.
Weather Forecast
| Time | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind Speed | Cloud Cover |
| 00h | 14°C | 0% | 5.39 km/h | 100% |
| 03h | 15°C | 0% | 5.38 km/h | 100% |
| 06h | 15°C | 0% | 5.29 km/h | 100% |
| 09h | 13°C | 0% | 3.98 km/h | 100% |
| 12h | 12°C | 0% | 2.46 km/h | 100% |
- Overcast conditions are expected throughout the match, with a slight chance of rain on the final day.
Match Prediction
- Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss is likely to bat first, considering that both Sheffield Shield matches at this venue this season have been won by the team batting first.
- Winning Prediction:
- Tasmania has struggled with consistency, particularly in bowling.
- Victoria has a well-balanced squad with in-form batters and wicket-taking bowlers.
- Given their superior form and squad depth, Victoria are the favorites to win this match.
Final Prediction: Victoria to win
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