Lehmann and Scott lead South Australia to home Shield final
Victoria looked well-placed to push for victory but not for the first time of late they let a strong position slip
05/03Result
25th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Mar 6-9 2025
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285 & 297 -
283 & 300/6 (96.3 ov)
Player of the Match
05/03Result
25th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Mar 6-9 2025
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![Victoria]( "Victoria")
285 & 297 -
![South Australia]( "South Australia")
283 & 300/6 (96.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Dixon, Kellaway fifties, Scott four-for sets up thrilling final day chase
Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia will need a further 253 runs on the final of a tightly-fought contest
Day 2
O'Neill, Boland share nine as McSweeney shines in Junction arm wrestle
McSweeney's 199-ball innings ensured South Australia's first innings deficit was just two runs
Day 1
Kellaway holds firm amid Buckingham and Thornton four-wicket hauls
Boland picked up two wickets late after South Australia's quicks had removed the home side for 285 on a lively surface
Others
'We want to play there' - Adelaide Oval could host Sheffield Shield final between AFL games
Discussions have been held between SA's premier and the Australian Football League to have the game played at Adelaide Oval in the week between football fixtures
McSweeney open to possibilities in bid to earn Test recall
South Australia captain says Sheffield Shield final is the priority but he would be keen to play county cricket if an opportunity arose