Prolific Lehmann drives Redbacks again

South Australia 5 for 358 (Lehmann 102*, Cosgrove 72, Manou 67*) v Tasmania
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Darren Lehmann continued his love affair with interstate bowlers as he posted a quickfire century that pushed his season aggregate to 818 runs and ensured South Australia were in charge after day one. Lehmann, the captain, arrived after Mark Cosgrove collected a breezy 72, which included seven fours in 102 balls, and by stumps he had reached 102 as his side sped to 5 for 358.

South Australia ran away in the final session as Lehmann shared a 113-run partnership with Graham Manou (67) and departed with his fourth hundred of the season. Lehmann reached three figures with a square-driven boundary, his 14th of the innings, and he recorded the milestone from his 127th ball.

"Everyone looks up to [Lehmann] because he is such a role model and leader," Cosgrove told AAP. "Him making hundred after hundred is just amazing."

The day began badly for the Redbacks with Dan Cullen ruled out for a month with a broken ring finger on his right hand and Greg Blewett missing because of a thigh strain suffered in Saturday's ING Cup match against Tasmania. Lehmann won the toss but the Redbacks were in more discomfort at 2 for 28 after Brendan Drew, who was playing his second match, picked up both wickets before Cosgrove steered clear of danger with Cameron Borgas.