SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

SA close in on crucial Shield win over NSW

South Australia are just 43 runs away from a crucial victory over NSW after the Redbacks dominated with bat and ball on day three at the SCG.

South Australia left-arm bowler Nick Winter
Nick Winter was South Australia's chief wicket taker in the Sheffield Shield match against NSW. (AAP)

2 min read

Published

Source: AAP


Skip to article content

South Australia are closing on their second win of the Sheffield Shield campaign following a near-perfect day three against New South Wales at the SCG.

The Redbacks reached 3-146 at the close of play on Sunday and require just 43 more runs to for victory against a Blues side that was top of the Shield ladder for the first half of the season.

Rookie left-arm seamer Nick Winter starred with the ball to take 5-61 for a 10-wicket haul in just his second first-class match as the Blues were bowled out for 213.

Winter, who made his debut only last weekend, has 15 wickets from just two matches.

South Australia appeared on track to mow down the 189-run victory target by stumps off the remaining 38 overs.

News that makes sense

Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

SA opener Jake Weatherald got the run-chase off to a perfect start with a confident 56 and the in-form Callum Ferguson (35 not out) maintained the Redbacks' momentum.

The match seemed wide open at lunch with NSW at 3-141 only for them to lose their seven wickets for 68 runs.

Kurtis Patterson and opener Daniel Hughes both made 41 for NSW, while captain Moises Henriques (26) was unable to rescue his side.


Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world