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The Aus One Day Cup 2026 brings its seventh match to Junction Oval, Melbourne on 12th October at 8:30 AM IST, with Victoria taking on South Australia.
Get the best VCT vs SAU Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 7th match of the Aus One Day Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for VCT vs SAU Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Glenn Maxwell – Victoria have a powerful middle-order option in Maxwell, whose aggressive right-handed batting and off-spin bowling can strengthen the side in both departments. |
Campbell Kellaway – A left-handed batter for Victoria, Kellaway offers a composed approach at the crease and can help build partnerships through the top and middle order. |
Top Picks:
Matt Short – Short has scored 54 runs in two innings for Victoria, providing useful batting depth with his right-handed strokeplay. He also offers off-spin as an additional bowling option. |
Jake Fraser-McGurk – South Australia have benefited from Fraser-McGurk’s attacking approach, with the right-hander accumulating 134 runs in two innings, including an unbeaten 88 and a strike rate of 167.50. |
Budget Picks:
Doug Warren – Warren made an impact with the ball against Queensland, taking 2 wickets by dismissing Jack Clayton and Hugo Burdon. The Victoria bowler provides a right-arm bowling option for the team’s attack. |
Henry Thornton – Thornton has emerged as a leading wicket-taker for South Australia, collecting 6 wickets across two matches in the competition. His right-arm pace gives the side an important attacking option with the new ball and during the middle overs. |
VCT vs SAU Aus One Day Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Glenn Maxwell & Campbelle Kellaway |
Vice-Captain | Matt Short & Jake Fraser-McGurk |
VCT vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Peter Handscomb
- Batters – Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Campbell Kellaway
- All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell ©, Matt Short (VC), Nathan McAndrew, Jerrssis Wadia
- Bowlers – Wes Agar, Mitch Perry, Sam Elliott
VCT vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Peter Handscomb
- Batters – Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser-McGurk (VC), Campbell Kellaway ©
- All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Jerrssis Wadia
- Bowlers – Wes Agar, Henry Thornton, Mitch Perry, Doug Warren
VCT vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 Aus One Day Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
T Pearson | NA | NA |
H Jacobs | NA | NA |
VCT vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 Aus One Day Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Glenn Maxwell |
GL Captaincy Choice | Campbell Kellaway |
Punt Picks | Doug Warren and Henry Thornton |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
VCT vs SAU Match Preview:
Victoria will meet South Australia in the seventh match of the Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2026–27 on 12 October at Junction Oval, Melbourne, with the first ball scheduled for 8:30 AM IST. According to the points table provided, South Australia occupy second place with six points from two matches, including one win and one no-result, while Victoria sit fourth with four points from two games.
Therefore, South Australia will look to maintain their strong start and consolidate their position near the top, whereas Victoria will aim to secure a valuable win on home soil.
Victoria come into this contest after their most recent completed match against Tasmania, where they suffered a defeat after failing to maintain consistency with the bat. As a result, experienced players such as Marcus Harris, Peter Handscomb and Sam Harper will need to provide a stronger foundation, while Will Sutherland and Matt Short can contribute with both bat and ball.
Meanwhile, South Australia secured a victory in their latest completed match against Western Australia through a composed batting display and disciplined bowling. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Lehmann and Harry Nielsen offer valuable batting options, while Wes Agar, Nathan McAndrew and Lloyd Pope add depth and wicket-taking ability to their bowling attack.
South Australia appear to hold the edge after their more consistent start to the competition, although Victoria have the players to challenge them. For the hosts, a solid opening partnership and substantial contributions from Handscomb and Harris could prove crucial, particularly if the middle order builds on those starts.
However, South Australia’s bowling unit will look to disrupt Victoria’s rhythm and take control during the middle overs. Ultimately, the contest could depend on how effectively Victoria handle South Australia’s bowling attack and whether the visitors can maintain their early momentum. Although South Australia enter as favourites, Victoria will hope that home advantage helps them produce a stronger performance.
VCT vs SAU Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Victoria | 0 |
South Australia | 0 |
VCT vs SAU Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 18°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 243 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 40% |
VCT vs SAU Playing 11s (Predicted):
Victoria Playing 11:
1) Matt Short
2) Campbell Kellaway
3) Peter Handscomb ©
4) Oliver Peake
5) Glenn Maxwell
6) Liam Blackford (wk)
7) Sam Elliott
8) Fergus O’Neill
9) Mitch Perry
10) Tom Rogers
11) Doug Warren
South Australia Playing 11:
1) Jake Fraser-McGurk
2) Mackenzie Harvey
3) Jake Weatherald
4) Henry Hunt
5) Matt Gilkes (wk)
6) Ben Manenti ©
7) Jerrssis Wadia
8) Nathan McAndrew
9) Henry Thornton
10) Wes Agar
11) Campbell Thompson
VCT vs SAU Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Victoria is expected to win this match.
