South Australia 110 and 53 for 3 path New South Wales 394 (Patterson 71, Maddinson 69, Davies 56, Gilkes 55, McAndrew 4-90) by 231 runs
Dropped from NSW’s Sheffield Defend aspect for many of final summer season and fearing his profession might be over, Patterson made it three straight half-centuries for the Blues on Friday. With NSW properly on prime, Patterson struck 71 to assist NSW to 394 late on day two and a first-innings lead of 284 at Karen Rolton Oval.
Patterson took his time via the vast majority of his innings, crunching two boundaries via the covers and one other via mid on. The 2-time Take a look at consultant finally misplaced his leg stump attempting to look Brendan Doggett, however Patterson has now clearly given himself a second life as a first-class cricketer.
He has made scores of 91, 66 and 71 since his return earlier this month, after solely being recalled when NSW discovered themselves quick on batters via Australia A duties.
Carrying a floppy hat, Davies used his ft to hit Pope for 4 via cowl, down the bottom for a giant six after which over cowl for 4 once more in fast succession.
Matthew Gilkes additionally hit 55, whereas Nathan McAndrew took 4 for 90 for South Australia and Doggett 3 for 90. No South Australians have been, nonetheless, capable of replicate the enjoyment of NSW veteran Chook on day one, who arrange the Blues’ dominance.
