McAndrew, Head power South Australia towards Shield final
The defending champions are now clear favourites to play Victoria in the decider at the end of March
04/03Result
27th Match, Sheffield Shield at Adelaide, Mar 5-7 2026
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
269 & 198 -
![South Australia]( "South Australia")
373 & 96/1 (19.3 ov)
Player of the Match
04/03Result
27th Match, Sheffield Shield at Adelaide, Mar 5-7 2026
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
269 & 198 -
![South Australia]( "South Australia")
373 & 96/1 (19.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Series
Toss
South Australia , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Match days
5,6,7 March 2026 (4-day match)
Match Referee
Points
South Australia 8.73, New South Wales 1.69
Scorecard Summary
NEW SOUTH WALES 269 (76.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Sean Abbott40 (74)
- Joel Davies47 (67)
- Nathan McAndrew2/55 (17)
- Henry Thornton5/71 (20.2)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 373 (99.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Jason Sangha115 (178)
- Liam Scott61 (78)
- Liam Hatcher4/116 (23)
- Joel Davies3/55 (19.2)
NEW SOUTH WALES 198 (71.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Charlie Stobo36 (75)
- Lachlan Shaw64 (124)
- Nathan McAndrew6/55 (20)
- Ben Manenti2/24 (10.1)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 96/1 (19.3 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Travis Head58 (48)
- Henry Hunt*29 (61)
- Liam Hatcher0/11 (3)
- Ryan Hadley1/11 (5)
Scorer: Manoj UM
19.3
4
Davies to McSweeney, FOUR,
19.2
0
Davies to McSweeney, no run,
19.1
0
Davies to McSweeney, no run,
END OF OVER:19 | 1 Run | SOA: 92/1
- Henry Hunt29 (61b)
- Nathan McSweeney3 (7b)
- Ryan Hadley5-2-11-1
- Joel Davies4-0-30-0
18.6
0
Hadley to Hunt, no run,
18.5
0
Hadley to Hunt, no run,
18.4
0
Hadley to Hunt, no run,
Match Coverage
All Match NewsMcAndrew, Head power South Australia towards Shield final
The defending champions are now clear favourites to play Victoria in the decider at the end of March
Sangha century, Carey, Scott fifties puts South Australia in strong position
Sangha made 115, Scott 61 and Carey 58 as South Australia made 373 to post a significant lead over New South Wales
Head falls cheaply after Thornton bags career-best haul
New South Wales middle and lower order provided what could be vital runs in the race for second spot
