South Australia scored 93 and 272 for 6, leading Tasmania’s 101 by 264 runs in their Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval. Key contributions came from Jason Sangha (75), Conor McInerney (64), and Harry Nielsen (49) in SA’s second innings. After a challenging first innings for SA, Sangha and McInerney formed a strong third-wicket partnership of 100 runs. Tasmania’s Gabe Bell claimed early SA wickets, but a late partnership between Nielsen and Liam Scott (43 retired hurt) helped solidify SA’s position. The day ended with SA in a strong position after 20 wickets fell on the first day.
South Australia 93 and 272 for 6 (Sangha 75, McInerney 61, Nielsen 49) lead Tasmania 101 by 264 runs
At the close of play on day two at Adelaide Oval, SA was 272 for 6 in their second innings, holding a 264-run advantage over Tasmania. The home side only managed 93 in their initial innings, while the visitors scored 101.
Following a day where 20 wickets fell, four South Australian batsmen took charge on Wednesday, as Sangha (75), McInerney (64), Harry Nielsen (49), and Liam Scott (43 retired hurt) all performed well.
Sangha and McInerney established a match-high partnership for the third wicket, putting together 100 runs after losing opener Henry Hunt and captain Nathan McSweeney early.
New Test allrounder Beau Webster employed a similar strategy, bowling around the wicket with his medium pacers, and dismissed Jake Lehmann, caught at first slip by Jordan Silk.
Sangha fell to the bowling attack a dozen overs later, leaving SA at 181 for 5 with the match finely poised. However, allrounder Scott and wicketkeeper-batter Nielsen shifted momentum back to the home side with a lively 89-run partnership.
Nielsen hit eight boundaries in his 81-ball innings, while Scott struck six fours before retiring hurt due to a suspected migraine just before stumps. Nielsen was subsequently trapped lbw by Meredith in the following over, marking the quick’s second wicket.