NSW overcome scare to maintain Sheffield Shield climb
It was their first Shield win at the WACA since 2012 and keeps them in the hunt for the final
02/02Result
21st Match, Sheffield Shield at Perth, Feb 3-6 2024
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![Western Australia]( "Western Australia")
256 & 176 -
![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
251 & 182/6 (59.3 ov)
Player of the Match
02/02Result
21st Match, Sheffield Shield at Perth, Feb 3-6 2024
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![Western Australia]( "Western Australia")
256 & 176 -
![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
251 & 182/6 (59.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Chris Green six-for puts New South Wales in front
NSW are firmly in the box seat to claim their first Shield victory in Perth since late 2018
Day 2
Henriques' 95 holds NSW together as WA lose Kelly to injury
Skipper pulls NSW out of trouble as Paris and Rocchiccioli took three wickets apiece after the loss of Kelly to a pec injury
Day 1
Whiteman stars with superb century in tough conditions but NSW hit back
The WA captain led from the front but the home side collapsed during the final session to leave the game well balanced
Others
Sheffield Shield returns after BBL break with compelling contests in store
Just eight points separating table-toppers Tasmania and fifth-placed South Australia, while bottom-of-the-ladder Queensland could still make a late push