Sheffield Shield 2026-27 | 08-Oct-2026 08:00 AM | W.A.C.A Ground
QL 307/10 (90.3)
WA 175/10 (73.1)
QL 68/10 (25.1)
WA 201/8 (72.5)
Western Australia won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fanning* | 14 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 17.07 |
| Aaron Hardie | 80 | 128 | 6 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett* | 24.5 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 2.13 |
| Hayden Kerr | 8 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 2.5 |
Last Wicket:Kieran Elliott c Angus Lovell b Xavier Bartlett 20(27) - 161/8 in 51.3 ov.
Western Australia vs Queensland
Queensland — Innings 1 (307/10 in 90.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Lovell c Joel Curtis b Joel Paris | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Hugh Weibgen c Joel Curtis b Kieran Elliott | 35 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 87.5 | |
| Hugo Burdon b Kieran Elliott | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Jack Clayton c Bancroft b Rocchiccioli | 82 | 161 | 11 | 0 | 50.93 | |
| Lachlan Hearne c Sam Fanning b Rocchiccioli | 33 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 55.93 | |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) not out | 101 | 146 | 9 | 1 | 69.18 | |
| Hayden Kerr lbw b Albert Esterhuysen | 17 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 45.95 | |
| Xavier Bartlett c Sam Fanning b Albert Esterhuysen | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60 | |
| Mitchell Swepson (c) c Bancroft b Albert Esterhuysen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cameron Gannon c Bancroft b Jhye Richardson | 11 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 21.15 | |
| Jem Ryan b Albert Esterhuysen | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 307 | 10 wkts, 90.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Paris | 18 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Jhye Richardson | 20 | 6 | 57 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Albert Esterhuysen | 9.3 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Kieran Elliott | 18 | 2 | 55 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Corey Rocchiccioli | 25 | 3 | 85 | 2 | 3.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Lovell & Hugh Weibgen | 22 | 37 |
| Hugo Burdon & Hugh Weibgen | 22 | 26 |
| Jack Clayton & Hugh Weibgen | 7 | 12 |
| Jack Clayton & Lachlan Hearne | 67 | 126 |
| Jack Clayton & Jimmy Peirson | 99 | 183 |
| Hayden Kerr & Jimmy Peirson | 35 | 55 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Jimmy Peirson | 8 | 12 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Jimmy Peirson | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Gannon & Jimmy Peirson | 48 | 85 |
| Jem Ryan & Jimmy Peirson | 1 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angus Lovell | 6.1 | 22 |
| 2 | Hugo Burdon | 10.3 | 44 |
| 3 | Hugh Weibgen | 12.3 | 51 |
| 4 | Lachlan Hearne | 33.3 | 118 |
| 5 | Jack Clayton | 63.3 | 215 |
| 6 | Hayden Kerr | 72.4 | 250 |
| 7 | Xavier Bartlett | 74.4 | 258 |
| 8 | Mitchell Swepson | 74.6 | 258 |
| 9 | Cameron Gannon | 89.1 | 306 |
| 10 | Jem Ryan | 90.3 | 307 |
Western Australia — Innings 2 (175/10 in 73.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fanning c Xavier Bartlett b Hayden Kerr | 64 | 149 | 9 | 0 | 42.95 | |
| Cameron Bancroft c Hugh Weibgen b Cameron Gannon | 16 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 32.65 | |
| Sam Whiteman c Jimmy Peirson b Jem Ryan | 12 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 41.38 | |
| Hilton Cartwright c Hugh Weibgen b Cameron Gannon | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Aaron Hardie (c) c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 33 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 64.71 | |
| Joel Curtis (wk) lbw b Xavier Bartlett | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Joel Paris not out | 20 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 28.17 | |
| Jhye Richardson c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kieran Elliott lbw b Mitchell Swepson | 7 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 19.44 | |
| Corey Rocchiccioli c Hugh Weibgen b Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17.65 | |
| Albert Esterhuysen c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 6 | LegByes: 9 | NoBalls: 1 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 175 | 10 wkts, 73.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tom Murray | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 20.1 | 3 | 48 | 5 | 2.4 |
| Cameron Gannon | 17 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Hayden Kerr | 8 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Jem Ryan | 17 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 1.9 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Angus Lovell | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Fanning & Bancroft | 43 | 98 |
| Sam Fanning & Whiteman | 19 | 66 |
| Sam Fanning & Hilton Cartwright | 23 | 58 |
| Sam Fanning & Aaron Hardie | 44 | 76 |
| Joel Curtis & Aaron Hardie | 3 | 9 |
| Joel Paris & Aaron Hardie | 9 | 9 |
| Joel Paris & Jhye Richardson | 0 | 2 |
| Joel Paris & Kieran Elliott | 17 | 68 |
| Joel Paris & Rocchiccioli | 9 | 39 |
| Joel Paris & Albert Esterhuysen | 9 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Bancroft | 16.2 | 43 |
| 2 | Sam Whiteman | 27.2 | 62 |
| 3 | Hilton Cartwright | 36.4 | 84 |
| 4 | Sam Fanning | 49.2 | 128 |
| 5 | Joel Curtis | 50.5 | 131 |
| 6 | Aaron Hardie | 52.2 | 140 |
| 7 | Jhye Richardson | 52.4 | 140 |
| 8 | Kieran Elliott | 63.6 | 157 |
| 9 | Corey Rocchiccioli | 70.3 | 166 |
| 10 | Albert Esterhuysen | 73.1 | 175 |
Queensland — Innings 3 (68/10 in 25.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Lovell lbw b Joel Paris | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Hugh Weibgen b Joel Paris | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hugo Burdon b Jhye Richardson | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 | |
| Jack Clayton c Joel Curtis b Jhye Richardson | 4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | |
| Lachlan Hearne c Bancroft b Kieran Elliott | 11 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 42.31 | |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) c Aaron Hardie b Jhye Richardson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hayden Kerr c Rocchiccioli b Albert Esterhuysen | 22 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 75.86 | |
| Xavier Bartlett not out | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 75 | |
| Mitchell Swepson (c) b Joel Paris | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Cameron Gannon c Joel Curtis b Jhye Richardson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jem Ryan c Bancroft b Jhye Richardson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 68 | 10 wkts, 25.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Paris | 9 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Jhye Richardson | 9.1 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 2.1 |
| Kieran Elliott | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Albert Esterhuysen | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Lovell & Hugh Weibgen | 1 | 4 |
| Angus Lovell & Hugo Burdon | 1 | 2 |
| Jack Clayton & Hugo Burdon | 4 | 50 |
| Jack Clayton & Lachlan Hearne | 7 | 11 |
| Jimmy Peirson & Lachlan Hearne | 0 | 3 |
| Hayden Kerr & Lachlan Hearne | 36 | 50 |
| Hayden Kerr & Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Swepson & Xavier Bartlett | 10 | 16 |
| Cameron Gannon & Xavier Bartlett | 3 | 5 |
| Jem Ryan & Xavier Bartlett | 6 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Weibgen | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Angus Lovell | 0.6 | 2 |
| 3 | Hugo Burdon | 9.2 | 6 |
| 4 | Jack Clayton | 11.1 | 13 |
| 5 | Jimmy Peirson | 11.4 | 13 |
| 6 | Lachlan Hearne | 19.6 | 49 |
| 7 | Hayden Kerr | 20.1 | 49 |
| 8 | Mitchell Swepson | 22.5 | 59 |
| 9 | Cameron Gannon | 23.4 | 62 |
| 10 | Jem Ryan | 25.1 | 68 |
Western Australia — Innings 4 (201/8 in 72.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 9 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 39.13 | |
| Sam Whiteman b Jem Ryan | 40 | 70 | 8 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Hilton Cartwright lbw b Cameron Gannon | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joel Curtis (wk) c Angus Lovell b Cameron Gannon | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Aaron Hardie (c) not out | 80 | 128 | 6 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Corey Rocchiccioli c Angus Lovell b Mitchell Swepson | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Joel Paris c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 19 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 26.76 | |
| Jhye Richardson c Hugh Weibgen b Xavier Bartlett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kieran Elliott c Angus Lovell b Xavier Bartlett | 20 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 74.07 | |
| Sam Fanning not out | 14 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 17.07 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | NoBalls: 2 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 201 | 8 wkts, 72.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tom Murray, Albert Esterhuysen | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 24.5 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 2.1 |
| Cameron Gannon | 21 | 3 | 59 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Jem Ryan | 14 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 3.1 |
| Hayden Kerr | 8 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Whiteman | 14 | 41 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Whiteman | 8 | 34 |
| Joel Curtis & Whiteman | 12 | 14 |
| Aaron Hardie & Whiteman | 36 | 46 |
| Aaron Hardie & Rocchiccioli | 13 | 20 |
| Aaron Hardie & Joel Paris | 52 | 119 |
| Aaron Hardie & Jhye Richardson | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Hardie & Kieran Elliott | 26 | 34 |
| Aaron Hardie & Sam Fanning | 45 | 131 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Bancroft | 6.5 | 14 |
| 2 | Hilton Cartwright | 12.3 | 22 |
| 3 | Joel Curtis | 14.5 | 34 |
| 4 | Sam Whiteman | 22.3 | 70 |
| 5 | Corey Rocchiccioli | 25.5 | 83 |
| 6 | Joel Paris | 45.4 | 135 |
| 7 | Jhye Richardson | 45.5 | 135 |
| 8 | Kieran Elliott | 51.3 | 161 |
Match Info
| Match | Western Australia vs Queensland |
|---|---|
| Series | Sheffield Shield 2026-27 |
| Time | 08-Oct-2026 08:00 AM |
| Venue | W.A.C.A Ground Perth |
| Seating Capacity | 22000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Western Australia vs Queensland (WAU vs QUN)
Western Australia will face Queensland in a thrilling match on 08-Oct-2026 in Sheffield Shield 2026-27. The match will be played at W.A.C.A Ground at 08:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
W.A.C.A Ground Pitch Report for WAU vs QUN Match 3 Match
The WACA pitch is considered one of the fastest and most bouncy pitches in the world, with the outfield also being exceptionally fast. Over the past decade, the surface has leveled off, but efforts are being made to bring back the WACA's old surface – a dreadful condition for batsmen.
W.A.C.A Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Perth, AU will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 19°C on the match day with 64% humidity and 11.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 86% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Western Australia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Queensland remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Sheffield Shield 2026-27.
The pitch at W.A.C.A Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Western Australia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Queensland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Western Australia batting and Queensland bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Western Australia showcase its strengths, or will Queensland pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 08-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
