South Australia square off against Western Australia in the 6th match of the Dean Jones Trophy 2025-26 season on Wednesday, 24th September. The venue for this match is Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide and the scheduled start time is 6:00 AM IST. Ahead of this contest check out our South Australia vs Western Australia props, stats, pitch report, head to head record, squads and match winner prediction.
South Australia vs Western Australia Props
Stats
- Joel Curtis scored 116 runs for Western Australia in the single match played so far.
- Mackenzie Harvey scored 60 runs for South Australia in the single match played so far.
Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide Pitch Report
The pitch at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide is a true, batter-friendly surface. Early movement for seamers exists with the new ball, but it quickly settles into a predictable track that allows batters to play freely. The outfield is fast, helping well-timed shots reach the boundary, while spinners get only light assistance in the middle overs.
Recent matches show it’s a high-scoring venue, where teams can comfortably chase or set big totals. Fast bowlers can be effective early, but consistent partnerships and smart batting tend to dominate the middle and later stages of the innings.
The venue has hosted a total of 9 list A matches till date, where the teams batting first won four matches, while the teams bowling first won five matches and the average 1st innings score is 297 runs.
South Australia vs Western Australia Head to Head Record
South Australia and Western Australia faced off in 71 list A till date, where Western Australia holds the upper hand with 43 wins, while South Australia managed to win 27 matches and one match ended in a tie.
- Matches Played: 71
- South Australia Won: 27
- Western Australia Won: 43
- Tied: 1
Head to Head Record at Karen Rolton Oval
At Karen Rolton Oval, South Australia and Western Australia met in two Marsh One Day Cup matches. Both of these matches were won by Western Australia. The last time these two teams met here in 2021, Western Australia won by 78 runs.
- Matches Played: 2
- South Australia Won: 0
- Western Australia Won: 2
South Australia vs Western Australia Squads
South Australia Squad: Travis Head, Jason Sangha, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Thomas Kelly, Henry Hunt, Mackenzie Harvey, Conor McInerney, Aidan Cahill, Jake Lehmann, Nathan McSweeney, Liam Scott, Daniel Drew, Campbell Thompson, Alex Carey, Harry Matthias, Harry Nielsen, Wes Agar, Jordan Buckingham, Spencer Johnson, Brendan Doggett, Lloyd Pope, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Henry Thornton.
Western Australia Squad: Sam Fanning, Teague Wyllie, Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Will Malajczuk, Cameron Bancroft, Joel Curtis, Sam Whiteman, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Albert Esterhuysen, Liam Haskett, Joel Paris.
South Australia vs Western Australia Match Winner Prediction
Western Australia enters this clash against South Australia with strong momentum, highlighted by Joel Curtis’ impressive 116-run performance in their only match so far. Their squad boasts experienced players like Ashton Turner, Hilton Cartwright and Cameron Bancroft, giving them depth in both batting and bowling. In contrast, South Australia’s top performer has been Mackenzie Harvey with 60 runs, showing that their batting strength is yet to hit full stride.
History also favors Western Australia, who lead the head-to-head record with 43 wins out of 71 matches, including a perfect 2‑0 record at Karen Rolton Oval. Given their superior form, past dominance and strong individual performances, Western Australia are the favorites to claim victory in this encounter.
Our Prediction: Western Australia to Win!
