New South Wales 126 for two (Hughes 71*) path South Australia 287 (Manenti 71, Kelly 54, McSweeney 53) by 161 runs
New South Wales might want to go into overdrive in an effort to hold their finals hopes alive after rain and unhealthy gentle affected day two of their Sheffield Protect conflict with South Australia in Sydney.
Solely 48.2 overs had been bowled on Saturday. NSW (30.82 factors) sit fourth on the Protect desk, with WA (32.49), Victoria (36.94) and Tasmania (38.96) forward of them. In the event that they fail to beat South Australia, a win within the ultimate spherical towards Queensland is probably not sufficient to earn them a top-two berth and a spot within the decider.
Hughes, who’s heading in the right direction for his ninth first-class century, completed the day with 11 fours and a six to his title.
Spinner Chris Inexperienced and fast Jack Nisbet had been the choose of the bowlers, whereas Chris Tremain and Jack Edwards snared two wickets apiece.
NSW’s innings began poorly when opener Sam Konstas edged Spencer Johnson behind, they usually had been 78 for two when Blake Nikitaras additionally nicked one to wicketkeeper Harry Nielsen.
An unbeaten 48-run stand between Hughes and Matthew Gilkes steadied the ship earlier than unhealthy gentle ended play early.
