Mumbai, March 29: South Australia has chased down a record 269 runs in an Australian first-class cricket final to win its first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. South Australia scored 270-6 in its second innnings to beat Queensland by four wickets Saturday. It was the fourth day of the scheduled five-day final. Jason Sangha led the South Australians with an unbeaten 126 while Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey scored 105. The two combined for a 202-run partnership. 'Audition for Spider-Man or Superman?' Sachin Tendulkar Admits His Mind Is 'Boggled' After Seeing the Sensational One-Handed Grab of Campbell Kellaway During Sheffield Shield 2024-25 Match (Watch Video).

Queensland was bowled out for 95 in its first innings — the lowest total of any team batting first in a Shield final which involves Australian state sides — and South Australia posted 271 all out in reply. Queensland appeared down and out at 221-6 in its second innings, just 45 runs ahead, at lunch on the third day Friday.

But centuries from Jack Wildermuth (111) and Jack Clayton (100) led a comeback and Queensland reached 445 in its second innings for its 269-run lead. The highest previous run chase to win a Shield final was Victoria's 239-2 against New South Wales in 1990-91.

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