Australia Sheffield Shield: Queensland vs Tasmania Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Queensland will lock horns with Tasmania in the Australian Sheffield Shield on Wednesday. Both teams have won twice each in their last five head-to-head games, with one draw. How will this game unfold? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Queensland Preview
Queensland drew their last game against Victoria, putting them on a two-game unbeaten run. The team has struggled recently, with two losses, two wins, and one draw. The draw was against Victoria, the win was over Western Australia by 15 runs, and the last win was over South Australia by 6 wickets; the two losses were against Western Australia by 2 wickets and South Australia by 126 runs. They currently sit 3rd in the league standings with 11.18 points in 3 games.
Queensland XI
Mitchell Swepson, Hugh Weibgen, Angus Lovell, Hugo Burdon, Jack Clayton, Lachlan Hearne, Jimmy Peirson, Hayden Kerr, Xavier Bartlett, Cameron Gannon, Jem Ryan.
Tasmania Preview
Tasmania won by 81 runs in their last game against New South Wales. In their last outing, Tasmania batted first as they scored 427 runs, setting a target for New South Wales to bat. When it was time for New South Wales, they suffered two batting collapses in a row. They scored 202 runs in their first innings. In their last innings to try and clear the deficit, New South Wales collapsed even faster, bowled out for just 144, giving Tasmania an 81-run win. This team has won three times in their last five games. They currently sit first in the league standings with 18.21 points in 3 games.
Tasmania XI
Jordan Silk, Caleb Jewell, Tim Ward, Teague Wyllie, Ben McDermott, Jake Doran, Bradley Hope, Jackson Bird, Gabe Bell, Riley Meredith, Will Prestwidge.
Queensland vs Tasmania Prediction
Tasmania will win because they have won three times and drawn once in their last five games, while Queensland has lost twice and drawn once. I believe the away team will win, as they are the better side. I predict Tasmania will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.77.