Victoria vs Western Australia - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · Sheffield Shield 2026
Victoria v Western Australia
Tue 23:30 GMT
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Ground snapshot
Victoria at this groundTop scorer Peter Handscomb 392
Top bowler Fergus O'Neil 22 wkts
Western Australia at this groundTop scorer Aaron Hardie 53
Top bowler Cameron Gannon 5 wkts
Victoria vs Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground: pitch and ground record
Victoria play Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday 10 November in Sheffield Shield 2026. The head-to-head is level at 5-5 from 13 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Victoria vs Western Australia being played?
Victoria vs Western Australia is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday 10 November 2026, starting at 23:30 UK time (23:30 UTC, 05:00 IST on 11 November).
What is the pitch like at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Over the last 10 completed matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground since Mar 2021 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 844 runs, the first innings averages 221 and teams batting first have won 78%. 84% of wickets fall to pace and 14% to spin.
What is Victoria's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Victoria have won 6 and lost 3 of their 10 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 78% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Western Australia's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Western Australia have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 78% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in Victoria vs Western Australia?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Victoria are likely to field Campbell Kellaway, Sam Harper, Dylan Brasher, Peter Handscomb and 8 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 Victoria vs Western Australia head-to-head record?
The head-to-head is level at 5-5 from 13 matches, with 3 draws or no-results. They last met at W.A.C.A. Ground on 16 Feb 2026: Victoria won by 353 runs.
Who are the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Western Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Western Australia meetings are Peter Handscomb (Victoria, 678 runs), Cameron Bancroft (Western Australia, 661 runs) and Marcus Harris (Victoria, 364 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 Victoria vs Western Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Victoria vs Western Australia meetings are Will Sutherland (Victoria, 31 wickets), Cameron Gannon (Western Australia, 23 wickets) and Scott Boland (Victoria, 22 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 Victoria and Western Australia?
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 Cameron Bancroft (Western Australia, 362 runs in 10 innings). Peter Handscomb's latest innings: 14, 48 and 8.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Victoria and Western Australia?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Samuel Elliott (Victoria, 26 wickets in 8 innings), Cameron Gannon (Western Australia, 26 wickets in 10 innings) and Corey Rocchiccioli (Western Australia, 22 wickets in 10 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.