Victoria and South Australia will face each other in the 7th match of the Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Monday, 12 October. South Australia are in good form. They sit second on the points table with 6 points after beating Tasmania by 7 runs in their last game. Victoria are in fourth place with 4 points. They won one match and lost one, including a recent defeat to New South Wales.
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VCT vs SAW Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Australia One-Day Cup 2026, Match 7

South Australia's last match saw their batters put up an impressive total of 383/7 in 50 overs. Matthew Gilkes remained unbeaten on 97 off 65 balls, while Jake Weatherald scored 92 off 89 balls. Victoria, meanwhile, will look to improve their performance after their previous outing. Harry Hoekstra was the standout bowler with five wickets for 42 runs in 7.5 overs. However, the team will need stronger contributions from its batting lineup to challenge South Australia.
As per our VCT vs SAW Dream11 prediction today match, South Australia look like a strong side on paper based on their recent batting performance, while Harry Hoekstra could be a key fantasy pick following his five-wicket haul.
Victoria vs South Australia Match Details
| Tournament | Australia One-Day Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Victoria vs South Australia, 7th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Junction Oval |
| City | Melbourne |
| Match Start Time | 9:30 AM, 12th October 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | VCT vs SAW Scorecard |
VCT vs SAW Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gilkes | South Australia | 97* Runs |
| Jake Weatherald | South Australia | 92 Runs |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | South Australia | 88 Runs |
| Harry Hoekstra | Victoria | 5 Wickets |
VCT vs SAW Toss Prediction
Victoria might look to win the toss and make a decision based on the pitch conditions in Melbourne. South Australia's strong batting performance in their previous match could influence the toss decision, as both teams will aim to gain an early advantage in this One-Day Cup fixture.
Record of Chasing Teams in Junction Oval
Teams chasing a target in Melbourne have a clear advantage, winning 6 out of 10 matches. This gives bowling-first teams a strong 60% win rate, making chasing the preferred strategy at this venue.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 60% |
VCT vs SAW Playing 11 (Probable)
Victoria Playing XI | South Australia Playing XI |
|---|---|
Matthew Short | Mackenzie Harvey |
Harry Dixon | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
Thomas Rogers | Jake Weatherald |
Blake Macdonald | Henry Hunt |
Will Sutherland (c) | Matthew Gilkes (wk) |
Glenn Maxwell | Ben Manenti (c) |
Liam Blackford (wk) | Jerrssis Wadia |
Sam Elliott | Nathan McAndrew |
Harry Hoekstra | Henry Thornton |
Doug Warren | Wes Agar |
Campbell Thompson |
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VCT vs SAW Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Liam Blackford and Will Sutherland |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Harry Hoekstra and Henry Thornton |
VCT vs SAW Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
As per our VCT vs SAW Dream11 team prediction, Matthew Gilkes and Will Sutherland are our captain choices based on their recent performances with the bat and their overall contributions to the team. Jake Weatherald and Harry Hoekstra are our vice-captain choices, considering Weatherald’s strong batting performance and Hoekstra’s five-wicket haul in the last match.
| Captain | Matthew Gilkes and Will Sutherland |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Jake Weatherald and Harry Hoekstra |
Top Picks for VCT vs SAW Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gilkes | South Australia | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Jake Weatherald | South Australia | Batter |
Budget Picks for VCT vs SAW Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | South Australia | Batter |
| Will Sutherland | Victoria | All-rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: L Blackford, Matthew Gilkes(C), P Handscomb
- Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jake Weatherald (vc)
- All-rounders: Will Sutherland, N McSweeney
- Bowlers: Harry Hoekstra, H Thornton, Scott Boland

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: L Blackford, Matthew Gilkes
- Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jake Weatherald, M Harvey, B Macdonald
- All-rounders: Will Sutherland(C), B Manenti
- Bowlers: Harry Hoekstra(VC), H Thornton, Scott Boland

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the VCT vs SAW match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
VCT vs SAW Dream11 Prediction Today (7th Match) Australia One-Day Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
For the 7th match of the Australia One-Day Cup 2026, it is best to avoid Harry Dixon and Jeris Wadia in your VCT vs SAW Dream11 team. Both players are in poor form, as Dixon scored a duck in his last game, and Wadia failed to take any wickets.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Harry Dixon | 7.0 |
| Jerrssis Wadia | 8.5 |
VCT vs SAW Weather & Pitch Report in Junction Oval
- The track at the Junction Oval is traditionally looked at as a balanced to batting-friendly surface. The average first-innings score at the venue is 173 runs.
- The weather in Melbourne, Australia, is expected to be an important factor in the 7th Match of the Australia One-Day Cup 2026 between Victoria and South Australia. As per the latest weather update, the temperature is 21.1°C, with rain and 77% cloud cover reported. Wind speeds are around 19 kmph, so weather conditions could affect the match and cause interruptions.
| Temperature | 21.1°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Might rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced pitch (Offers reliable bounce for batters) |
| Best Suited To | Both batters and fast bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
VCT vs SAW H2H Record
In the last 5 matches Victoria and South Australia played, South Australia have won 4 out of 5 matches.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 1 |
| South Australia | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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