Match: 12th Match, One-Day Cup (Australia) 2025/26
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM ACDT (5:30 AM Local listed time)
Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Toss: Not yet conducted
Broadcast: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Cricket.com.au (free streaming)
Umpires: Andrew Crozier, Daryl Brigham
Reserve Umpire: Sharad Patel
Match Referee: Steve Davis
Expected Playing XIs
South Australia (Likely XI)
Source: Official SACA squad announcement (Oct 19, 2025) and cricket.com.au round 3 preview
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Mackenzie Harvey
- Nathan McSweeney (c)
- Jason Sangha
- Jake Lehmann
- Harry Nielsen – Wicketkeeper
- Liam Scott
- Nathan McAndrew
- Wes Agar
- Lloyd Pope
- Henry Thornton / Jordan Buckingham
Notable: Fraser-McGurk and Harvey return fresh from Australia A duty in India, where they opened together in the one-day series.
Queensland (Likely XI)
Source: Cricket.com.au round 3 squad list
- Matthew Renshaw
- Max Bryant
- Marnus Labuschagne (c)
- Jack Clayton
- Hugo Burdon
- Jimmy Peirson – Wicketkeeper
- James Bazley
- Hayden Kerr
- Mitchell Swepson
- Xavier Bartlett
- Jack Wildermuth / Jack Sinfield
Notable: Xavier Bartlett returns from T20 duty in New Zealand. Marnus Labuschagne looking to build on his Shield century. Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser rested.
Venue & Pitch Report
Karen Rolton Oval features a batting-friendly wicket that strongly assists batters in both innings, with limited early help for pacers and spinners needing tight lengths to get purchase. Drop-in pitches from Adelaide Oval were installed before the 2023-24 season, aimed at improving the venue’s traditionally flat wicket reputation.
What to Expect: High-scoring affair with 280+ being a competitive total. Batting first could be advantageous, though chasing is equally viable on this surface.
Weather: Clear conditions expected in Adelaide with temperatures around 20-25°C. No rain interruptions anticipated.
Players to Watch
| Batters | Team | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan McSweeney | SA | The SA captain scored 137 off 131 balls in the last meeting between these sides, described as “one of the finest knocks in one-day cricket” by Darren Lehmann |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | SA | Dynamic opener returning from Australia A duty in India; known for explosive strokeplay |
| Marnus Labuschagne | QLD | Bulls captain in red-hot form after a strong Shield century this week |
| Jimmy Peirson | QLD | Made an unbeaten 100 off 98 balls in the previous SA-QLD clash, guiding Queensland to a nine-wicket win |
| Bowlers | Team | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Wes Agar | SA | Experienced quick who can exploit early conditions at Karen Rolton Oval |
| Lloyd Pope | SA | Leg-spinner who provides wicket-taking options in the middle overs |
| Xavier Bartlett | QLD | Fresh from international duty; quality pace bowler with good variations |
| Mitchell Swepson | QLD | Experienced leg-spinner who can control the middle overs |
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Queensland demolished South Australia by nine wickets in their last meeting in October 2024, with Liam Guthrie taking 4-15 in eight overs to bowl out the Redbacks for 218 despite McSweeney’s heroics. The Bulls chased down the target comfortably in 33 overs.
Current Standings: This is the third round of the One-Day Cup 2025/26 season. South Australia are the defending champions of the Dean Jones Trophy, having won the title in 2024/25.
Match Prediction
South Australia will be desperate to avenge their heavy defeat from last season. Playing at home with Fraser-McGurk and Harvey returning from Australia A duty gives them a significant boost. The explosive opening pair could set the tone on Karen Rolton Oval’s batting-friendly surface.
Queensland bring quality with Labuschagne in form and Bartlett adding experience to their attack. However, the absence of Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser slightly weakens their lineup.
Prediction: South Australia to edge a high-scoring contest. Expect 300+ totals if batters capitalize on the conditions.
Key Factor: The opening partnership. Fraser-McGurk and Harvey’s aggressive approach could put Queensland’s bowlers under early pressure, setting up a commanding total.
Note: Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss. Free entry for this match at Karen Rolton Oval. Bring your folding chairs and enjoy quality domestic cricket!
Sources: Cricket.com.au, South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), ESPNcricinfo