An unbeaten half-century from South Australia’s Nathan McSweeney has left Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia dealing with a mountain to climb on the Adelaide Oval.
The Redbacks prolonged their result in 400, reaching 5-124 at lunch on day three on Sunday.
After conceding a mammoth 276-run first innings deficit, WA gave themselves some hope late on day two with two key wickets.
But South Australia scored shortly throughout Sunday’s morning session regardless of shedding three extra wickets.
McSweeny proved to be the mainstay and hit 9 boundaries in his 59 not out.
Thomas Kelly was the opposite batter on the crease, unbeaten on two.
Nightwatchman Wes Agar was the primary to go with out scoring earlier than opener Henry Hunt went for 27.
Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli picked up the wicket of the damaging Jake Lehmann for 18 simply previous to the lunch break.
South Australia are chasing a uncommon win over a Western Australia aspect sitting clear on the prime of the standings with 4 wins from six matches this season.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
