Victoria vs Tasmania - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · Sheffield Shield 2027
Victoria v Tasmania
Mon 03:30 GMT
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Ground snapshot
Victoria at this groundTop scorer Peter Handscomb 392
Top bowler Fergus O'Neil 22 wkts
Tasmania at this groundTop scorer Jake Doran 137
Top bowler Jackson Bird 8 wkts
Victoria vs Tasmania at Melbourne Cricket Ground: pitch and ground record
Victoria play Tasmania at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday 8 February in Sheffield Shield 2027. The head-to-head is level at 3-3 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
When and where is Victoria vs Tasmania being played?
Victoria vs Tasmania is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday 8 February 2027, starting at 03:30 UK time (03:30 UTC, 09:00 IST).
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 Tasmania's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Tasmania have won 1 and lost 0 of their 2 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.
Who is playing in Victoria vs Tasmania?
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 Tasmania Caleb Jewell, Tim Ward, Jordan Silk, Beau Webster and 4 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Victoria vs Tasmania head-to-head record?
The head-to-head is level at 3-3 from 10 matches, with 4 draws or no-results. They last met at Bellerive Oval on 04 Mar 2026: Victoria won by 70 runs.
Who are the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Tasmania head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Victoria vs Tasmania meetings are Peter Handscomb (Victoria, 455 runs), Marcus Harris (Victoria, 436 runs) and Jake Doran (Tasmania, 381 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 Tasmania head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Victoria vs Tasmania meetings are Will Sutherland (Victoria, 17 wickets), Fergus O'Neil (Victoria, 16 wickets) and Mitchell Perry (Victoria, 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 Victoria and Tasmania?
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 Jordan Silk (Tasmania, 348 runs in 9 innings). Peter Handscomb's latest innings: 14, 48 and 8.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Victoria and Tasmania?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Samuel Elliott (Victoria, 26 wickets in 8 innings), Fergus O'Neil (Victoria, 18 wickets in 8 innings) and Jackson Bird (Tasmania, 15 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.