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The opening day of Queensland's Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia in Brisbane has been abandoned as heavy rainfall lashes the region.

Play has been abandoned without a ball being bowled on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield clash between Queensland and South Australia in Brisbane.

With heavy rainfall continuing to lash Queensland's south-east, umpires made the decision to call off the day early on Tuesday at Ian Healy Oval.

The game had been moved to the revamped suburban oval due to concerns over the drainage at Allan Border Field with Brisbane lashed by days of persistent rain.

It comes after just 76 overs were possible in last week's match between the Bulls and Victoria due to wet weather.

Conditions are forecast to improve overnight, raising hopes the match will be able to resume at some point on Wednesday.

Top-placed Queensland will almost certainly secure hosting rights for this year's final if they can win either of their remaining matches against the Redbacks or NSW.

South Australia come into the match last and are attempting to avoid a fourth consecutive wooden spoon, with Tasmania's win over the Blues leaving Jason Gillespie's team 10 points adrift of fifth-placed Victoria.