<
>
Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Buckingham stands out as South Australia secure handsome win

Jordan Buckingham took eight wicket for the match Getty Images

South Australia 426 (Scott 147, Lehmann 100) and 30 for 0 beat Tasmania 195 (Kellepotha 50, Buckingham 4-49) and 260 (Ward 66, Buckingham 4-58) by 10 wickets

South Australia secured a Sheffield Shield double against Tasmania, beating them for the second time in four weeks.

After winning in Hobart last month, the reigning champions backed it up by completing a comprehensive 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Even without captain Nathan McSweeney (Australia A) and star quick Brendan Doggett (Ashes duty), SA proved too strong for Tasmania at home. The hosts claimed a first-innings lead of 231 after centuries to Jake Lehmann and Liam Scott powered them to 426.

Tasmania, missing Test opener Jake Weatherald and allrounder Beau Webster, were skittled for just 195 on day one. They didn't fare much better in their second innings, but at least were able to force SA to bat again.

Tim Ward (66), captain Jordan Silk (46) and a solid contribution from allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary (42) helped Tasmania to 260. Nathan McAndrew ended Ward's resistance when he nipped one between bat and pad.

Jordan Buckingham was the star with the ball, collecting 4 for 49 and 4 for 58. On the third day he trapped Ruwantha Kellapotha lbw with a full toss and had Nikhil Chaudhary pulling down the leg side.

SA had no problem chasing down the minuscule target of 30, with Mackenzie Harvey and Henry Hunt completing it in six overs.

A win was vital for SA, who entered this round in fourth spot on the ladder, just behind Tasmania. After a drought-breaking title win last season, SA started slowly with three-straight losses, but are in striking distance of another final berth going into the BBL break.