Tasmania 236 (Webster 75*, McDermott 50, Abbott 3-40, Zampa 3-41) and 0 for six want 281 extra runs to beat New South Wales 8 for 417 dec and 1 for 105 dec (Hughes 63*)

A determined and winless New South Wales gambled with a beneficiant declaration late on day three because the Sheffield Shield heavyweights chase a much-needed win over Tasmania on the SCG having declined to implement the follow-on.

With some showers predicted on day 4 in Sydney, NSW declared late within the third session to set the guests a comparatively modest victory goal of 287.

Hughes struck six boundaries in his 78-ball knock because the hosts scored at simply over 4 an over.

The pair chewed up 148 and 150 balls respectively, with NSW needing 104 overs earlier than dismissing Tasmania for 236 and a 181-run lead on the primary innings.

Zampa, who has beforehand spoken about his disappointment at lacking the Test squad to tour India and was once more neglected when cowl was wanted for Mitchell Swepson, took 3 for 41 from 18 overs. He had McDermott nicely caught at mid-on, trapped Jarrod Freeman on the again foot and pushed a slider via Nathan Ellis.

NSW are marooned on the backside of the desk with no victory after six rounds however are solely two wins shy of second. Tasmania sit in fifth however are one in every of 4 states with two wins this season.