Queensland face Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield 2022-23 on Wednesday, October 6, at the Allan Border Field in Queensland from 5:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
After winning the Sheffield Shield title in 2020-21, Queensland were unable to put on a similar effort last season. The hosts finished fifth on the points table with 27.23 points in nine games. Queensland were hammered by an innings and 231 runs by Tasmania in their last league fixture in the 2021-22 Sheffield Shield.
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuchagne will be seen playing for Queensland in the initial part of the season considering they were not picked for the T20 World Cup. This will strengthen Queensland’s batting and will certainly make them one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Tim Paine will be seen making a comeback into the Tasmanian setup after 18 months. Paine will bring valuable experience to the fragile-looking Tasmanian batting. The visitors finished third on the points table last season with 31.09. Tasmania have won two of their last four games in this format.
Queensland vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23 odds
Betway odds: Queensland: 1.44, Tasmania: 2.62
Betwinner odds: Queensland: 1.455, Tasmania: 2.592
Bet365 odds: Queensland: 1.44, Tasmania: 2.75
1xBet odds: Queensland: 1.455, Tasmania: 1.592
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Queensland vs Tasmania head-to-head
Queensland have won three out of their last five games against Tasmania in the Sheffield shield.
Tasmania beat Queensland by an innings and 231 runs in their last meeting in the 2021-22 Sheffield Shield.
Queensland vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23 squads
Queensland: Mitchell Swepson (captain), Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Jack Clayton, Blake Edwards, Liam Guthrie, Sam Heazlett, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson (wicketkeeper), Matthew Renshaw, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Bryce Street, Connor Sully, Sam Truloff, Jack Wildermuth, William Prestwidge, Jackson Sinfield, Hugo Burdon, Matthew Willans.
Tasmania: Tom Andrews, Gabe Bell, Jackson Bird, Iain Carlisle, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, Brad Hope, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Sam Rainbird, Peter Siddle, Jordan Silk (captain), Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Mac Wright, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper).
Queensland vs Tasmania probable playing XI
Queensland: Bryce Street, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Wildermuth, Mitchell Swepson (captain), Gurinder Sandhu, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Tasmania: Caleb Jewell, Tim Ward, Jake Doran, Beau Webster, Jordan Silk (captain), Tim Paine (wicketkeeper), Tom Andrews, Brad Hope, Jackson Bird, Sam Rainbird, Peter Siddle.
Queensland vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Caleb Jewell, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Beau Webster, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper), Tom Andrews, Jack Wildermuth, Peter Siddle, Gurinder Sandhu, Michael Neser.
Queensland top picks vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23
Usman Khawaja: The left-handed batter scored 399 runs in the two Tests against Pakistan earlier this year. Khawaja has been scoring heavy runs in Test cricket ever since he made his comeback against England in the Ashes last summer. The 35-year-old has scored 11935 FC runs at an average of 44.70 and will be an important batter for Queensland during the initial part of the domestic season.
Marnus Labuschagne: The 28-year-old is currently one of the best batters going around in Test cricket. Labuschagne has scored 2539 for Australia at an average of 54.02. The right-handed batter has scored 8537 runs in FC cricket and will be Queensland’s most important batter against Tasmania.
Tasmania top picks vs Queensland Sheffield Shield 2022-23
Peter Siddle: The 37-year-old has picked 701 wickets in FC cricket and is the most experienced bowler in the Queensland side. Siddle may not be as quick as he was a few years ago but can generate swing with the new ball and bowl long spells from one end. Siddle is a handy batter lower down the order and has a best of 103*.
Tim Paine: The former Australian captain will be playing his first FC game post a break in 2021. The 37-year-old has scored 6334 runs in FC cricket at an average of 30.16. Paine has scored 169 runs in his last two FC games and will bring invaluable experience to a young Tasmanian batting.
Queensland vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23 prediction
Queensland a far more superior side with the inclusion of Labuschagne and Khawaja and are likely to beat an inexperienced Tasmanian side.
However, Tasmania beat Queensland in their previous encounter last season and are likely to put on a fight.
Queensland vs Tasmania Sheffield Shield 2022-23 playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 32°C
Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 11%
Wind: 24 km/h
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