Vics lead by 213
02/04/2012 02:32:52 AM
Christian Mammone
at Adelaide Oval
Victoria have bowled out South Australia for 224 early on day three of the twilight Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval, giving Victoria a first-innings lead of 213 runs.
The Redbacks resumed play at 9-215 with tailenders Cameron Williams (18 not out) and Peter George (8) given the unlikely task of withstanding Victoria's bowlers.
To their credit the duo fought tooth and nail, remaining stubborn at the crease for almost 12 overs – George even finding a boundary at one stage.
But they only delayed the inevitable before off-spinner Jon Holland (3-43 from 16.3 overs) found the edge of George's bat for an easy catch to Alex Keath at mid-off after the towering quick failed to slog the orthodox bowler.
Despite the option of forcing the follow-on given the Redbacks fell short by 64 runs, the Bushrangers have elected to bat and build on their first innings total of 437.
Rob Quiney, fresh off his first-innings century, and Chris Rogers will open the batting for the Bushrangers.