Victoria vs South Australia - Sheffield Shield first-class - Match Updates Day-2
Victoria dominated the second day of the 4-day Test match, as they bowled out South Australia on a diminutive 100 before setting up a target of 302 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
South Australian batsmen, after resuming their first innings on 81 for 4, crumbled softly and could only add 19 runs to their total. None of the SA batsman managed to weather out the attacking threat of the Victorian bowlers, who bowled immaculately to restrict the tourists. In return, Victoria, in their second innings, faltered at 104 for 9 before the final-wicket stand added a crucial 77 to help their side finish on 181.
The overnight pairing of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cooper-c51561, leaving the batting side precariously placed at 90 for 7.
The hosts put further pressure by cleaning up the tail as McDonald bagged an impressive five-wicket haul, while Siddle added another to end up with three scalps.
It gave Victoria a healthy 120-run lead before they started off their second innings. Their openers provided a substantial start, adding 56 runs before http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chadd-Sayers-c49520.
The initial breakthrough opened the floodgates with three wickets falling in quick succession, which included http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Aaron-Finch-c881 (0) and skipper, Cameron White, who fell for 3 as their opponents made a swift comeback in the game.
The middle-order batsmen also, unlike the first innings, failed to perform this time around as the SA bowlers gave little away and kept picking wickets at regular interval.
It resulted in Victoria struggling at 104 for 9; however, their last wicket pairing of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jon-Holland-c1724 added a valuable 77, helping their team reach a respectable 181.
Holland completed a brisk half century, which included 8 boundaries, before falling on 55 (39 balls) - becoming the fifth victim of Sayers, while leaving his partner stranded on 35.
Apart from Sayers' five-for, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clairmonte-Christopher-Lewis-c51079 Tietjens dismissed 3 and 2 players respectively.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-Dean-Stray-c93391 to edge one behind the stumps.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CJ-Ferguson-c1264 (14) and Tom Cooper (21) remained unbeaten at the end of Day-2, with their side needing a further 246 to win the match.
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