Renshaw steers Queensland to eighth Shield title

With rain in forecast, Tasmania are chasing a miracle to snatch the title from Queensland who took a 39-run lead on the fourth day

The major issue for Tasmania is time is running out, with only two days remaining to force an outright victory; the hosts will win the Shield if the match is drawn

The wicketkeeper led a strong rearguard, while Silk, Bailey and Milekno failed to kick on after half-centuries on second day in Brisbane

No play possible on day one, despite mostly clear conditions in Brisbane; overnight rain and a wet outfield get in the way at Allan Border Field

Queensland will take on Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield final which begins on March 23

A lower-order collapse cost South Australia after half-centuries from Jake Weatherald and Callum Ferguson had given them a fighting chance of saving the match

Tasmania dethroned three-time defending champions Victoria to face Queensland in their first Sheffield Shield final in five years

Matt Renshaw subbed out under the concussion rule following a head knock during warm-ups; move made as a precaution, despite the blow not being too severe

An unbeaten century from Hilton Cartwright has helped Western Australia set a near impossible fourth-innings chase for South Australia