SA claims back-to-back Shield titles
SA have claimed back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time, beating Victoria by 56 runs in the final.
SA have rifled through Victoria’s lower order to win the Sheffield Shield final and claim back-to-back titles for the first time.
Needing 196 to win, the home side resumed at 5-102 on day five at Junction Oval and were bowled out for 139, giving SA victory by 56 runs.
There was controversy on the fifth and final day, with key Victorian batter Oliver Peake given out when Test keeper Alex Carey took a sharp diving catch off Liam Scott’s bowling.
You might like
Side-on TV footage appeared to show Scott’s delivery was a front-foot no ball, but the non-striker batter partially obscured the delivery stride.
Peake only made four and his dismissal was a critical blow to Victoria, who had dominated the season and were strong favourites to claim their first title since 2018-19.
Scott, the Shield player of the year, snared 3-32 as Victoria lost their last five wickets for 27. Henry Thornton took 3-12, including the last two wickets, and Nathan McAndrew claimed 3-50
Carey set up the win on day four with his 103, after also scoring a ton in last year’s final.
Want to see more stories from InDaily SA in your Google search results?
- Click here to set InDaily SA as a preferred source.
- Tick the box next to "InDaily SA". That's it.
