Match: 13th Match, One-Day Cup (Australia) 2025-26
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Venue: Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
Start Time: 10:00 AM AEDT (4:00 AM PKT)
Toss: Not yet completed
Live Streaming: Cricket.com.au, CA Live App, Fox Cricket (broadcast), FanCode (India)
New South Wales will host Queensland at Cricket Central in what promises to be an exciting fifth-round fixture of the One-Day Cup. Both teams are looking to improve their positions in the tournament standings.
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather Forecast (Source: General Sydney November conditions)
The weather in Sydney during early November typically features pleasant spring conditions. Expected temperature around 24°C (75°F) during the day with clear to partly cloudy skies. There is minimal chance of rain, so a full 50-over contest is expected.
Pitch Report
Cricket Central typically offers a good batting surface with decent pace and bounce. The pitch tends to support stroke-making once batsmen get set. Bowlers who maintain discipline and bowl in the right areas can expect some assistance early on. Spinners may come into play as the match progresses, especially in the middle and death overs.
Expected Playing XIs
Note: Final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss. The lineups below are based on recent squad announcements and are subject to change.
New South Wales (Likely XI)
Source: Cricket.com.au squad announcements
- Sam Konstas
- Matthew Gilkes (wk)
- Kurtis Patterson
- Moises Henriques
- Oliver Davies
- Jack Edwards (c)
- Chris Green
- Sean Abbott
- Tanveer Sangha
- Liam Hatcher
- Ryan Hadley
Key Absentees: Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa (selected for Australia’s home ODI and T20I series against India)
Queensland (Likely XI)
Source: Cricket.com.au squad announcements
- Matthew Renshaw
- Lachlan Hearne
- Marnus Labuschagne (c)
- Jack Clayton
- Jimmy Peirson (wk)
- Jack Wildermuth
- James Bazley
- Hayden Kerr
- Mitchell Swepson
- Xavier Bartlett
- Hugh Weibgen
Notable: Matthew Renshaw will play this match before linking up with Australia’s ODI squad. Marnus Labuschagne comes into this game with strong Sheffield Shield form.
Players to Watch
| Role | Player | Team | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter | Marnus Labuschagne | Queensland | Strong Shield form, Test-quality technique, proven match-winner |
| Batter | Kurtis Patterson | NSW | Experienced middle-order bat, capable of big scores |
| Batter | Matthew Renshaw | Queensland | Playing before joining Australia ODI squad, looking for runs |
| Bowler | Sean Abbott | NSW | Quality pace bowler back from Australia A duties, can swing the ball |
| Bowler | Mitchell Swepson | Queensland | Experienced leg-spinner, dangerous on Sydney pitches |
| Allrounder | Jack Edwards | NSW | Captain leading from the front, valuable with bat and ball |
| Allrounder | James Bazley | Queensland | Handy contributions with both bat and ball |
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Both NSW and Queensland have had mixed starts to their One-Day Cup campaigns. The teams are evenly matched, with Queensland having strong batting depth led by Labuschagne and NSW boasting quality bowling options.
In their previous encounter this season (February 2025), Queensland defeated NSW by 54 runs in Brisbane, with Lachlan Hearne scoring a brilliant 107. Both teams will be eager to gain the upper hand in this fixture.
What to Expect
This match should provide good entertainment for cricket fans. The conditions at Cricket Central favor batsmen once they get their eye in, so expect a competitive total if teams bat first. The team winning the toss might choose to bat first and set a target, though chasing has also been successful at this venue.
NSW will rely on their experienced pace attack of Abbott and Hatcher to make early breakthroughs, while Queensland’s batting depth gives them confidence to chase any target. The spin battle between Sangha and Swepson could be crucial in the middle overs.
Match Prediction
Both teams have quality players and will be desperate for points. Queensland’s batting looks slightly more settled with Labuschagne and Renshaw in form. However, NSW has the home advantage and a strong bowling lineup.
Prediction: This should be a close contest, but NSW’s home conditions and quality pace attack may give them a slight edge. Expect a competitive match with the team batting second having a good chance if they chase well.
Predicted Winner: New South Wales (55% chance)
Where to Watch:
Free entry at Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park. Bring your folding chair or picnic rug! Also available on Cricket.com.au, CA Live App, and Fox Cricket.
All information based on official sources including ESPNcricinfo, Cricket.com.au, and Cricket NSW. Playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.