New South Wales 269 (Davies 47, Thornton 5-71) & 0 for 1 (McAndrew 1-0) trail South Australia 373 (Sangha 115, Scott 61Carey 58, Hatcher 4-116, Davies 3-55) by 104 runs
The 26-year-old came to the crease with his side in trouble at 36 for 3 early on Friday at Karen Rolton Oval before reeling off an impressive 115, that included 16 fours and two sixes.
South Australia were all out for 373 just before stumps and hold a 104-run lead, with NSW 0 for 1 in their second innings. Blues nightwatcher Ryan Hadley lasted just six deliveries and was caught down the leg-side on the final ball of the day.
South Australia resumed in the morning at 20 for 1 after losing Test opener Travis Head in the shadows of stumps on Thursday.
Sangha was out in inglorious fashion, hitting a leg-side full toss by part-time spinner Kurtis Patterson straight to Charlie Stobo in the deep. It was Patterson’s maiden first-class wicket in his 119th game and only the second time he’s bowled at domestic level.
Third-placed South Australia and fourth-placed NSW are in the hunt for a spot in the Shield final in the penultimate round, with runaway competition leaders Victoria already securing their spot.
