Victoria vs Queensland - Score Prediction & Projections · Sheffield Shield 2026
Victoria vs Queensland: preview and key facts
Victoria play Queensland at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday 2 December 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 Victoria vs Queensland?
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 Queensland Hugo Burdon, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Clayton and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Victoria vs Queensland 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 Victoria vs Queensland being played?
Victoria vs Queensland is being played at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday 2 December 2026, starting at 23:30 UK time (23:30 UTC, 05:00 IST on 3 December).
Who are the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Queensland head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Queensland 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 Victoria vs Queensland head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Victoria vs Queensland meetings are Mark Steketee (Queensland, 19 wickets), Mitchell Perry (Victoria, 16 wickets) and Fergus O'Neil (Victoria, 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 Victoria and Queensland?
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 Victoria and Queensland?
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 Sydney Cricket Ground?
Over the last 14 completed matches at Sydney Cricket Ground since Feb 2021 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 811 runs, the first innings averages 271 and teams batting first have won 60%. 73% of wickets fall to pace and 26% to spin.
What is Victoria's record at Sydney Cricket Ground?
Victoria have won 3 and lost 1 of their 6 matches at Sydney Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 60% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Queensland's record at Sydney Cricket Ground?
Queensland have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 60% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.