McAndrew’s 5 cuts by New South Wales to earn wholesome lead

South Australia 293 (McSweeney 64, Tremain 4-57) and 57 for 3 lead New South Wales 183 (Gilkes 57, McAndrew 5-42) by 167 runs

McAndrew claimed figures of 5 for 42 for South Australia to have NSW all out for 183. The hosts battled to stumps on day two at Adelaide Oval to be 57 for 3 of their second innings, with a lead of 167 runs.

Born in Wollongong, McAndrew has represented the Sydney Thunder within the BBL however made his path to the Sheffield Shield by New Zealand cricket.

He joined South Australia in 2021-22 on the age of 28, and on Monday made gentle work of his former dwelling state.

The 30-year-old first had Daniel Hughes caught at slip driving on 13, with Ben Manenti taking a neat catch low to the bottom.

He additionally bowled the in-form Jack Edwards, ending the allrounder’s superb begin to the summer season when he jagged one again in on the leaving right-hander’s off-stump.

The wickets marked McAndrew’s sixth five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, after additionally taking 6 for 97 in opposition to the Blues on the finish of final summer season.

After McAndrew put South Australia firmly in cost, NSW have been in a position to have some success late.

Henry Hunt was the opposite South Australian to fall, caught off Edwards on 7 because the Redbacks relinquished a few of their grip on the sport.

South Australia have been overwhelmed by Tasmania of their opening-round match, whereas NSW drew with Queensland after being on prime for the primary three days.