Queensland vs Victoria - Players & Playing XI · Sheffield Shield 2026
Queensland v Victoria
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Queensland vs Victoria: team news and playing XIs
Queensland play Victoria at The Gabba on Saturday 31 October in Sheffield Shield 2026. Queensland lead the head-to-head 5-3 from 10 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 Queensland vs Victoria?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Queensland are likely to field Hugo Burdon, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Clayton and 7 more, and Victoria Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper, Dylan Brasher, Peter Handscomb and 8 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Queensland vs Victoria head-to-head record?
Queensland lead 5-3 from 10 matches, with 2 draws or no-results. They last met at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 04 Feb 2026: Queensland won by 36 runs.
When and where is Queensland vs Victoria being played?
Queensland vs Victoria is being played at The Gabba on Saturday 31 October 2026, starting at 00:00 UK time (00:00 UTC, 05:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Queensland vs Victoria head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Queensland vs Victoria meetings are Marcus Harris (Victoria, 438 runs), Matt Renshaw (Queensland, 378 runs) and Peter Handscomb (Victoria, 332 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 Queensland vs Victoria head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Queensland vs Victoria meetings are Mark Steketee (Queensland, 19 wickets), Mitchell Perry (Victoria, 16 wickets) and Michael Neser (Queensland, 13 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 Queensland and Victoria?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Peter Handscomb (Victoria, 476 runs in 10 innings), Sam Harper (Victoria, 424 runs in 10 innings) and Matt Renshaw (Queensland, 411 runs in 6 innings). Peter Handscomb's latest innings: 14, 48 and 8.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Queensland and Victoria?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Samuel Elliott (Victoria, 26 wickets in 8 innings), Michael Neser (Queensland, 20 wickets in 6 innings) and Fergus O'Neil (Victoria, 18 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at The Gabba?
Over the last 15 completed matches at The Gabba since Nov 2021 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 859 runs, the first innings averages 272 and teams batting first have won 27%. 84% of wickets fall to pace and 16% to spin.
What is Queensland's record at The Gabba?
Queensland have won 4 and lost 7 of their 16 matches at The Gabba. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 27% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Victoria's record at The Gabba?
Victoria have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 matches at The Gabba. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 27% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.