Queensland v Tasmania Prediction

Queensland has proved their worth in the Matador BBQs One-Day Cup 2014-15, by winning three games, losing two, out of five they played. They have attained 16 points after having a net run rate of +1.429 and are placed at the third position. Tasmania appeared in four matches, surrendered two, grabbed another while one ended without any result and they managed seven points. The upcoming game can put them in the top four whereas Queensland can strengthen their position after winning it.

Players to watch

Usman Khawaja and Chris Hartley shared a mighty opening partnership of 185 runs for Queensland in their previous match against Victoria. They powered 85 and 90 runs respectively, Peter Forrest remained unbeaten for 67, Nathan Reardon registered a fifty and Joe Burns is among runs as well. Ben Cutting, Peter George and Simon Milenko form a deadly fast bowling trio while Luke Feldman is improving.

Jonathan Wells has smashed a ton for Tasmania vs. Victoria in the 6^th match of the tournament, Ed Cowans and Evan Gulbis have contributed a few runs while rest of their batsmen are required to boost up. Sam Rainbird is their most successful bowler with nine scalps, Andrew Fekete along with Gulbis and Hamish Kingston are doing fine with the ball.

Time & Venue

Saturday, October 18, 2014 @ 23:00 GMT, 10:00 local at North Sydney Oval, Sydney.

Weather

Poor playing conditions involving rain with the temperatures around 12-19ᵒC.

Toss

The skipper of Queensland has opted to bat most of the times after winning the toss and the rival captain can take the opposite direction.

The Pitch

The wicket has proved as a batsmen’s paradise and a lot of runs have been scored here recently.

Teams

Queensland – James Hopes (C), Usman Khawaja, Chris Hartley, Joe Burns, Peter Forrest, Nathan Reardon, Ben Cutting, Simon Milenko, Cameron Boyce, Luke Feldman, Peter George.

Tasmania – Jordan Silk (C), Ben Dunk, Tim Paine, Ed Cowans, Dom Michael, Jonathan Wells, Evan Gulbis, Clive Rose, Hamish Kingston, Sam Rainbird, Andrew Fekete.

Prediction

Queensland look confident to win the encounter.