South Australia leads Queensland in Sheffield Shield final

In the Sheffield Shield final, Jake Lehmann's impressive century helped South Australia take a lead over Queensland, with Lehmann scoring 102 runs out of a total of 271. Despite a strong opening by Queensland's Usman Khawaja, who was dismissed cheaply, the Bulls fought back to end day two with a one-run lead. Lehmann partnered with Ben Manenti to stabilize South Australia's innings after a shaky start, contributing significantly to their first innings total. Queensland's Brendan Doggett shone with the ball, taking 6 wickets for 31 runs and dismissing key batters, including Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne. As the match progresses, both teams are eager to secure a victory, with South Australia chasing their first title since 1996. The excitement builds as the Bulls aim to capitalize on their early advantage and Lehmann looks to be a pivotal figure in their pursuit.