The 9th game of the Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26 features a high-stakes clash between Western Australia and New South Wales. Both teams, tied on points at the top of the table, will battle it out at the W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth. Indian fans can watch the live broadcast on Fancode at 11:30 AM IST on Thursday, October 9th.
Match Details: WAU vs NSW
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2025-26 |
| Match | Western Australia vs New South Wales, Match 9 |
| Venue | W.A.C.A. Ground |
| City | Perth |
| Match Start Time | 11:30 AM IST, 9th October 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
Western Australia holds the 4th place in the points table with 4 points, having played two games—one win and one loss. They recently recorded a 66-run victory over South Australia, fueled by a stunning five-wicket haul from left-arm medium-fast bowler Joel Paris.
New South Wales also have 4 points, with one win and one defeat from two matches. Their recent performance saw them defeating South Australia by 131 runs, powered by the right-arm medium off-spinner Chris Green’s four-wicket haul.
Head-to-Head Records: WAU vs NSW
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 51 |
| Western Australia | 48 |
| No Result/Tied | 1 |
Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Perth looks perfect for cricket with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures lingering around 16°C. There is no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match day.
The pitch at W.A.C.A. Ground typically favors bowlers, especially new-ball pacers who can extract movement, particularly under the lights. As the game proceeds, the pitch settles and allows batters to accumulate runs comfortably.
Probable Playing 11
Western Australia (WAU) Playing 11:
Sam Fanning
Joel Curtis (wk)
Cameron Bancroft
Sam Whiteman
Ashton Turner (c)
Hilton Cartwright
Ashton Agar
Joel Paris
Matthew Kelly
Albert Esterhuysen
Bryce Jackson
New South Wales (NSW) Playing 11:
Blake Nikitaras
Kurtis Patterson
Matthew Gilkes (wk)
Oliver Davies
Moises Henriques
Lachlan Shaw
Chris Green
Ben Dwarshuis
Sean Abbott (c)
Tanveer Sangha
Ryan Hadley
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Both teams come into this match in decent form, but Western Australia might have a slight edge due to home advantage and their familiarity with the W.A.C.A. conditions. The pace attack led by Joel Paris and Matthew Kelly looks in lethal form, and their batters like Ashton Turner and Cameron Bancroft have been consistent.
New South Wales, however, have a balanced side with experienced all-rounders like Henriques and Abbott, making them tough opponents.
That said, considering the conditions and recent performances, Western Australia are tipped to edge past New South Wales in a close contest.
AI Prediction: Western Australia to win the 9th match of the Australia One-Day Cup 2025-26.
