Redbacks v Victoria - Marsh Sheffield Shield Day One
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Redbacks v Victoria - Marsh Sheffield Shield Day One: West End on the front foot
The West End Redbacks have begun their Marsh Sheffield Shield season on the front foot, claiming nine Victorian wickets on day one at Karen Rolton Oval today.
Key Points
- Redbacks skipper Travis Head won the toss and elected to field.
- Before the first ball, fast bowler Harry Conway received his baggy red cap ahead of his first Shield game for SA from Peter Gladigau, while Henry Hunt received a fresh cap from Jake Weatherald to mark his 25th first class appearance.
- Conway got a wicket in his first over, getting Will Pucovski caught behind for a duck.
- Each member of the four-man pace attack got a wicket in the first session and Victoria went into lunch 4/56.
- Alex Carey took his fourth catch in the second session, the only wicket Victoria lost in that stanza of play. At tea, Victoria were 5/137.
- David Grant got the breakthrough after tea, Marcus Harris getting caught in the deep for 85.
- Will Sutherland continued where Harris left off, compiling a maiden first class ton.
- The day finished with the scoreboard reading 9/264
SA fast bowler Jordan Buckingham spoke after play:
“It was [looking good at lunch], we were obviously pretty optimistic. I think the wicket was pretty bowling conducive and it was a good toss to win. To let them get as many, we are probably a little disappointed there, but all-in-all – 9 for 260, you’d probably call it even.
“I was probably a little bit short with the new ball I thought, probably could have done a little bit more damage there but overall pretty happy. First hit out, so it’s nice to get a few out the way.
“[Sutherland] was outstanding. I think he summed the conditions up perfectly. He played the ball pretty late, no faults. I think he batted really well.”
Entry is free at Karen Rolton Oval for the remaining three days of the match, with play starting at 10:30am.
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