Redbacks v Victoria - Marsh Sheffield Shield Day Two
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Redbacks v Victoria - Marsh Sheffield Shield Day Two: Persistent Rain Affects Play
The West End Redbacks have battled both Victoria and the elements on day two of their season opening Marsh Sheffield Shield clash, with the loss of key wickets coming against a backdrop of grey skies and intermittent rain.
Key Points
- Victoria added 46 runs to their overnight score before David Grant claimed the final wicket when the visitors had 310 on the scoreboard.
- Scott Boland was dominant with the new ball, claiming the wickets of Jake Weatherald, Jake Carder and Henry Hunt early.
- Redbacks Skipper Travis Head fought a rear-guard with Alex Carey, the pair combined for 87 runs before Head fell to debutant Fergus O’Neill for 76.
- Alex Carey continued his vigil at the crease, before departing 70 runs to his name as the Redbacks were dismissed for 230, trailing by 80.
- Scott Boland finished with figures of 4-60, supported by first innings century-maker Will Sutherland with 4-45.
- Players left the field three times due to persistent rain, causing some time to be lost, resulting in an earlier start time on day three.
- Bad light brought an end to play with Victoria 0-6 in their second innings.
Entry is free at Karen Rolton Oval for the remaining two days of the match, with play beginning at 10:04am on Saturday.