Inglis and Connolly Set to Return for WA's Sheffield Shield Clash Against Queensland Western Australia's hopes of reclaiming top spot in the Sheffield Shield have received a significant boost with news that star batsmen Josh Inglis and Cameron Green are set to return from injury for the clash against Queensland at the Gabba. The pair have been sidelined for several weeks due to respective hamstring and finger issues, but are expected to be fit and firing come game day. Inglis's absence has been particularly keenly felt by the WA top order, which has struggled to find consistency in his absence. The 25-year-old opener has been a key component of the team's success over the past two seasons, and his return is likely to provide a significant boost to the middle-order batting. Meanwhile, Green has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to get his finger back to full strength after suffering a nasty injury during a domestic game earlier in the season. The 22-year-old all-rounder has shown himself to be one of the most exciting young talents in Australian cricket, and his return will provide a significant injection of pace and skill into WA's bowling attack. WA coach Adam Voges is thrilled at the prospect of having two of his key players back on deck for the crucial clash against Queensland. "Josh and Cam are both huge positives for our team," he said. "Their contributions have been invaluable over the past couple of seasons, and we're all looking forward to seeing them back in action." The match against Queensland is shaping as a must-win contest for WA, who currently sit just one point behind their opponents at the top of the Sheffield Shield table. With both teams boasting strong squads and plenty of talent, the stage...#Western_Australia #Josh_Philippe #Queensland #Adam_Voges #Sheffield_Shield #Josh_Inglis #Cameron_Green #Gabba
WA hand imposing fast bowler shield debut Western Australia's latest pace prospect, Albert Esterhuysen, is set to make his Sheffield Shield debut in the state's clash with Queensland at the WACA Ground. The 22-year-old right-armer has been tearing it up in the WA Premier Cricket competition and has earned a call-up to the Warriors squad ahead of the match. Esterhuysen's impressive form this summer has seen him grab 34 wickets at an average of just 14.5, with a best return of 7-25 against Fremantle. His rapid rise through the ranks has not gone unnoticed, and he is tipped to be a major threat for Queensland's batsmen when he takes the field on Thursday. Warriors coach Adam Voges said Esterhuysen's inclusion in the squad was a reward for his hard work and dedication. "Albert has been fantastic this summer," Voges said. "He's got a great attitude, he works hard, and he's reaping the rewards of that. We're looking forward to seeing him take the field on Thursday." Esterhuysen's debut will come against a Queensland side that is also looking to make amends after a disappointing start to their Shield campaign. The Bulls have won just one of their five matches so far, and are desperate for a turnaround. The Warriors will be looking to build on their win over South Australia last week, which saw them secure a vital victory in their quest to claim the top spot in the Shield table. With Esterhuysen set to make his debut, Voges said the team was feeling confident ahead of the match. "We're really excited for Thursday," he said. "We've got a good squad, and we're looking forward to taking on Queensland."#Western_Australia #Queensland #Albert_Esterhuysen #WACA_Ground #WA_Premier_Cricket #Fremantle #Adam_Voges #Warriors #Sheffield_Shield #South_Australia
Cricket Commentary: Queensland vs Western Australia, 26th Match, Sheffield Shield 2025-26 The 26th match of the Sheffield Shield 2025-26 season saw a thrilling encounter between Queensland and Western Australia. The Gabba in Brisbane played host to this high-stakes encounter, with both teams looking to gain an upper hand in the championship. Western Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, with their opener, Cameron Bancroft, setting the tone early on. He scored 40 runs off just 43 balls before being dismissed by Queensland's left-arm spinner, Matthew Kuhnemann. The visitors' top-order batsmen continued to struggle against the Queensland pace attack, with only Josh Philippe managing a decent score of 55. However, Western Australia's middle-order batsmen rallied to take their team to a respectable total of 270 runs in 78 overs. Skipper Shaun Marsh top-scored with 61 runs, while Mitchell Marsh chipped in with a quick-fire 45 off just 34 balls. In response, Queensland got off to a slow start, losing their opener, Max Horner, early on. However, the middle-order batsmen, led by captain Usman Khawaja, took control of the game. Khawaja scored an unbeaten century, his 14th in first-class cricket, as Queensland reached 253 runs for the loss of six wickets at stumps. The match is poised nicely going into day three, with Western Australia still trailing by 17 runs and looking to make amends through their bowling attack. With a result looking increasingly unlikely, the teams will be eager to put on a show in the remaining two days.#Mitchell_Marsh #Western_Australia #Cameron_Bancroft #Matthew_Kuhnemann #Josh_Philippe #Shaun_Marsh #Max_Horner #Usman_Khawaja #Sheffield_Shield_202526 #Queensland #The_Gabba #Brisbane
