Sheffield Shield 2024/25: South Australia vs New South Wales Match Preview

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Match Details

• Date: 14th November 2024
• Time: 00:00 GMT
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
• Teams: South Australia (SAUS) vs New South Wales (NSW)

Match Preview

The 10th match of the Sheffield Shield 2024/25 season is all set to take place at the Adelaide Oval, where South Australia will host New South Wales. Both teams have had a mixed start to the season, with South Australia coming off a convincing win against Victoria, while New South Wales was held to a draw by Queensland.

South Australia's Form

South Australia's latest outing saw them defeat Victoria by 138 runs, thanks to impressive performances from their top-order batsmen and the spin duo of Lloyd Pope and Joe Mennie. Alex Carey, the South Australian wicket-keeper batsman, is currently the top run-scorer in the Sheffield Shield with 452 runs to his name. With a well-rounded team effort, South Australia will look to continue their winning momentum against New South Wales.

New South Wales' Form

New South Wales, on the other hand, was held to a draw by Queensland in their previous match. Despite a lackluster performance, NSW's top-order batsman, Sam Konstas, continued his good form, adding 302 runs to his tally. The team will be relying heavily on Konstas, along with their experienced middle-order batsmen, to post a competitive total against South Australia.

Key Players to Watch

• Alex Carey (South Australia): The top run-scorer in the Sheffield Shield, Carey will look to continue his impressive form against New South Wales.
• Lloyd Pope (South Australia): The 22-year-old leg-spinner has been in impressive form, taking 11 wickets in just 4 innings at an average of 25.36.
• Sam Konstas (New South Wales): The NSW top-order batsman has been in good touch, scoring 302 runs in the Sheffield Shield so far.

Prediction

Given the current form of both teams, South Australia seems to have the upper hand in this encounter. Their convincing win against Victoria, coupled with their well-rounded team effort, makes them favorites to win against New South Wales. However, NSW's experienced middle-order batsmen can still pose a threat to South Australia's bowling attack, making this a closely contested match.

Predicted Winner: South Australia