Swepson Shines as Match-Winning Leader
Leg-spinner Mitch Swepson delivered an outstanding performance, recording a career-best 6 wickets for 104 runs, leading to a significant victory over South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. This match, held at Adelaide Oval, marked a personal milestone for Swepson, who achieved his second-ever 10-wicket haul. With this feat, he surpassed the record held by former Queensland spin bowler Trevor Hohns, now holding a total of 210 wickets from 71 games.
Swepson Takes on Captaincy Role
In addition to his impressive bowling, Swepson will assume the captaincy role for Queensland in the upcoming One Day Cup match against South Australia. This marks his second stint as captain, having led the team last summer for the first time. The match is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30 AM Queensland time.
Team Changes Ahead of the One Day Cup
Queensland’s limited-overs squad will see several changes following their recent high-scoring defeat to Tasmania. Key players are unavailable due to One Day International duties, injury management, or omission:
- Regular captain Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, and Xavier Bartlett are on international duty.
- All-rounder Jack Wildermuth is managing a mild hamstring strain.
- Spinner Jack Sinfield has been left out after the Shield match.
New faces joining the squad include:
- Pace bowlers Mark Steketee, Benji Floros, and Tom Whitney.
- Top-order batters Angus Lovell and Max Bryant.
If selected, Benji Floros will make his List A debut for Queensland. Steketee and Whitney have returned from pre-season injuries and are ready to contribute to the team’s efforts.
Match Details and Streaming Information
Queensland has had a solid start to the season, winning two of their first three matches. Tomorrow’s One Day Cup match against South Australia will be streamed live on Kayo, cricket.com.au, and the CricketLive App.
| Match | South Australia vs. Queensland |
|---|---|
| Date | Tomorrow |
| Time | 10:30 AM Qld Time |
| Venue | Karen Rolton Oval |
Queensland Bulls Squad
- Mitch Swepson (c)
- James Bazley
- Max Bryant
- Hugo Burdon
- Jack Clayton
- Benji Floros
- Lachlan Hearne
- Hayden Kerr
- Angus Lovell
- Jimmy Peirson
- Mark Steketee
- Hugh Weibgen
- Tom Whitney
- 12th man to be named at the toss
The Bulls’ recent success has boosted their position in the leaderboard, making them a formidable contender as they prepare for their next Shield match against New South Wales later this month.
