For the second time in two days, South Australia’s seamers proved too strong for Tasmania’s top order in their Sheffield Shield clash in Hobart, ensuring the under-fire Redbacks would seal their first victory of the season
After opting to bat first at the SCG, Australia’s top three all got starts before England’s three quicks each struck to ensure honours were even after a rain-interrupted first day.
A controlled innings from Australian captain Steve Smith helped set the platform for some entertaining lower-order hitting on day two, before Mitchell Starc and debutant Michael Neser struck late with the new ball.
Scores are level at Blundstone Arena as South Australia's pace attack reduced Tasmania to 8-220 before persistent rain again washed out most of the day's play.
