South Australia vs Western Australia - Prediction, Preview & H2H · Sheffield Shield 2026
South Australia v Western Australia
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South Australia vs Western Australia: preview and key facts
South Australia play Western Australia at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday 28 October in Sheffield Shield 2026. Western Australia lead the head-to-head 4-2 from 11 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in South Australia vs Western Australia?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, South Australia are likely to field Mackenzie Harvey, Henry Hunt, Nathan McSweeney, Jason Sangha and 7 more, and Western Australia Sam Fanning, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Whiteman, Cameron Green and 6 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the South Australia vs Western Australia head-to-head record?
Western Australia lead 4-2 from 11 matches, with 5 draws or no-results. They last met at Adelaide Oval on 22 Nov 2025: Match drawn.
When and where is South Australia vs Western Australia being played?
South Australia vs Western Australia is being played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday 28 October 2026, starting at 00:00 UK time (00:00 UTC, 05:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in South Australia vs Western Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 11 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in South Australia vs Western Australia meetings are Cameron Bancroft (Western Australia, 553 runs), Henry Hunt (South Australia, 493 runs) and Travis Head (South Australia, 395 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in South Australia vs Western Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 11 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in South Australia vs Western Australia meetings are Joel Paris (Western Australia, 20 wickets), Nathan McAndrew (South Australia, 16 wickets) and Benjamin Manenti (South Australia, 14 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for South Australia and Western Australia?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Liam Scott (South Australia, 409 runs in 10 innings), Jake Lehmann (South Australia, 382 runs in 10 innings) and Cameron Bancroft (Western Australia, 362 runs in 10 innings). Liam Scott's latest innings: 61, 38 and 37.
Who are the in-form bowlers for South Australia and Western Australia?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Cameron Gannon (Western Australia, 26 wickets in 10 innings), Corey Rocchiccioli (Western Australia, 22 wickets in 10 innings) and Liam Scott (South Australia, 17 wickets in 10 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Adelaide Oval?
Over the last 16 completed matches at Adelaide Oval since Mar 2021 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 1013 runs, the first innings averages 278 and teams batting first have won 55%. 80% of wickets fall to pace and 18% to spin.
What is South Australia's record at Adelaide Oval?
South Australia have won 5 and lost 6 of their 16 matches at Adelaide Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 55% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Western Australia's record at Adelaide Oval?
Western Australia have won 1 and lost 1 of their 4 matches at Adelaide Oval. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 55% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.