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Kuhnemann five trumps Konstas' 68 as Tasmania trounce NSW
Kuhnemann took 5 for 49 as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final
AAP
18-Mar-2025
Tasmania 331 and 383 for 4 dec (Weatherald 145, Jewell 100*, Silk 65, Ward 52) beat New South Wales 186 and 202 (Konstas 68, Nikitaras 51, Kuhnemann 5-49) by 326 runs
New South Wales' dreams of securing a spot in the Sheffield Shield final have been crushed by a superb five wicket haul from Tasmania spinner Matthew Kuhnemann.
The Blues began day four in Hobart at 71 for 0, chasing 529 for an unlikely victory and a spot in next week's decider against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval and that total soon swelled to 112 for 0 thanks to half-centuries from Sam Konstas and Blake Nikitaras.
Full postAllen, Seifert and bowlers combine to hand NZ 2-0 lead after rain-shortened contest
Salman Agha's 46 led Pakistan to 135 in 15-over game, before the NZ openers killed the chase off
Sreshth Shah
18-Mar-2025
New Zealand 137 for 5 (Seifert 45, Allen 38, Rauf 2-20) beat Pakistan 135 for 9 (Agha 46, Sodhi 2-17, Duffy 2-20, Sears 2-23) by five wickets
15 overs a side
15 overs a side
New Zealand's powerful powerplay performances with both ball and bat comfortably dispatched Pakistan in the second T20I in Dunedin to give the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears and Ish Sodhi pinned Pakistan early to cripple their batting effort, forcing the visitors to make only 135 in the 15-overs-a-side contest, after which openers Tim Seifert (45 off 22 balls) and Finn Allen (38 from 16) killed the chase off early, adding 66 in just 28 deliveries.
Full postSangha makes ton, Queensland secure draw in possible Shield final preview
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way
AAP
18-Mar-2025
South Australia 252 for 5 (Sangha 103*, Carey 56, Labuschagne 2-34) & 614 for 7 dec drew with Queensland 370 (Peirson 128, Wildermuth 104, Neser 68, McAndrew 3-68, Pope 3-84, Thornton 3-90)
Queensland face a nervous wait to see whether they will make the Sheffield Shield final after drawing with South Australia in a possible preview of the decider.
By the afternoon of day four, it became clear neither side had a realistic chance of victory, leaving South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney and stand-in Queensland skipper Marnus Labuschagne to shake hands shortly after Jason Sangha posted his second century of the season.
Full postRain washes out decider with series ending at 1-1
Plimmer made 46 not out in New Zealand's interrupted 14.1 over innings before rain ended the match
ESPNcricinfo staff
18-Mar-2025
No result - New Zealand 101 for 3 (Plimmer 46*, Bates 31, Athapaththu 1-19) against Sri Lanka
Dunedin rain has washed away hopes of a series result between New Zealand and Sri Lanka after only 14.1 overs were possible in the third T20I on Tuesday.
Several lengthy rain delays ended any hopes of a result after New Zealand had made a bright start with the bat, having been sent in by Chamari Athapaththu.
Full postNSW face chase of 529 for spot in Sheffield Shield final
NSW must make the second-highest Sheffield Shield total this season if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final
AAP
17-Mar-2025
New South Wales 186 and 71 for 0 (Konstas 34*) need another 458 runs to to beat Tasmania 331 and 383 for 4 dec (Weatherald 145, Jewell 100*, Silk 65, Ward 52)
New South Wales (NSW) have given themselves an outside chance in their match in Tasmania as they try to pull off a massive run chase and reach the Sheffield Shield final. With NSW needing 529 to win, Test opener Sam Konstas and Blake Nikitaras reached 71 for 0 at stumps on day three at Bellerive.
If NSW win it would be the second-highest score this Shield season, behind South Australia's 614 for 7 dec. in their current match against Queensland.
Full postKellaway's 151* hampers WA's Shield final bid
A thrilling final day could be in the works with WA needing victory to leapfrog second-placed Queensland
Tristan Lavalette
17-Mar-2025
Victoria 197 & 335 for 8 (Kellaway 151*, Macdonald 60, Rocchiccioli 3-85, Paris 2-63) lead Western Australia 186 (Connolly 56, Goodwin 36, Moody 4-41, Siddle 3-10, Sutherland 3-32) by 346 runs
Even as Victoria's hopes of making the final faded away, opener Campbell Kellaway batted through day three and struck a defiant century. His marathon innings ensures Western Australia face the daunting prospect of a big run chase at the WACA to keep alive their dreams of a fourth straight Sheffield Shield title.
Kellaway finished unbeaten on 151 off 310 balls as Victoria reached stumps at 335 for 8 in their second innings with a lead of 346 runs.
Full postPeirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side South Australia have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final
AAP and ESPNCricinfo staff
17-Mar-2025
South Australia 66 for 2 (Sangha 24*, Labuschagne 1-12) & 614 for 7 dec lead Queensland 370 (Peirson 128, Wildermuth 104, Neser 68, McAndrew 3-68) by 310 runs
Centuries to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth have given Queensland a strengthening pulse as they aim to return to Adelaide for the Sheffield Shield final.
Looking shot at stumps on day two, Queensland have batted themselves back into the complicated equation that will decide who plays top side South Australia in the final.
Full postNSW in trouble in must-win Shield game against Tasmania
Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final
AAP
16-Mar-2025
Tasmania 331 (Silk 112, Abbott 6-99, Dwarshuis 3-77) and 81 for 1 (Weatherald 63*) lead New South Wales 186 (Dwarshuis 40*, Webster 5-44, Meredith 3-43) by 226 runs
Beau Webster, Riley Meredith and Jake Weatherald have combined to put a major dent in New South Wales' (NSW) Sheffield Shield hopes and give Tasmania control at Bellerive Oval.
Halfway through their pink-ball clash, the home side was 81 for 1 in its second innings, boasting an overall lead of 226.
Full postConnolly keeps WA in the contest despite Moody, Siddle's exploits
A 53-run ninth-wicket stand has effectively created a single-innings shootout with the WACA pitch starting to flatten out
Tristan Lavalette
16-Mar-2025
Victoria 197 & 32 for 0 (Kellaway 20*, Harris 11*) lead Western Australia 186 (Connolly 56, Goodwin 36, Moody 4-41, Siddle 3-10, Sutherland 3-32) by 43 runs
After a hectic period abroad, allrounder Cooper Connolly marked his return to the WACA with a half-century under pressure in the high stakes Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Victoria.
Connolly threatened to turn the game on its head before Victoria regrouped and dismissed WA for 186 in their first innings. Openers Campbell Kellaway and Marcus Harris blunted WA's attack in the last hour as Victoria built a 43-run lead by stumps on day two.
Full postCarey, Lehmann, McAndrew shatter Queensland's finals hopes
Centuries from Alex Carey and Jake Lehmann and a devastating spell from Nathan McAndrew have destroyed Queensland's Sheffield Shield final hopes
AAP
16-Mar-2025
Queensland 110 for 5 (McAndrew 3-36) trail South Australia 614 for 7 dec (McInerney 142, Lehmann 130*, Carey 104, Sangha 67) by 504 runs
Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia have shattered Queensland's hopes of making the final, driving home their advantage at Karen Rolton Oval.
After centuries to Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Jake Lehmann, the home side declared on Sunday at an imposing 614 for 7. Opening bowler Nathan McAndrew then tore through the Queensland top order to leave the visitors in tatters at 13 for 3.
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