South Australia’s top-order fell in a heap early of their must-win Sheffield Shield match towards Queensland in Brisbane.
The guests slipped to 3-33 earlier than reaching 3-83 at lunch on day one at a scorching and humid Gabba.
New skipper Jake Lehmann counter-punched with an unbeaten run-a-ball 41, with Nathan McSweeney additionally at present on the crease (5no).
Queensland’s choice to bowl paid early dividends with Jake Carder (4) dismissed by Michael Neser within the third over.
There was double catastrophe for the Redbacks with the rating on 33, with gritty opener Henry Hunt (20) and in-form Daniel Drew (6) dismissed by Jack Wildermuth and Xavier Bartlett respectively.
South Australia went into the competition on a excessive after reaching the One-Day Cup ultimate final weekend, having notched a uncommon win over Shield leaders Western Australia earlier in February.
The Redbacks not noted Wes Agar from their aspect, selecting to relaxation the Shield’s main wicket-taker forward of subsequent week’s 50-overs decider in Perth.
With one additional Shield spherical remaining, Queensland began the match sharing secondwith Victoria however trailing on bonus factors.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
