Matthew Gilkes

Lawrence Neil-Smith bagged three wickets while player of the match Brad Hope took two as New South Wales failed to push the game into the fourth day

The visitors were left 110 behind but were able to make inroads during the final session

Nathan McAndrew led the way with the ball as he claimed four wickets

Spinner Jack Sinfield claimed three wickets on his Shield debut for Queensland

Debutant spinner Rocchiccioli struck in two consecutive balls but the Renegades total wasn't enough

The home side were three down early and then in further afternoon trouble

They will have Nathan Lyon for a good number of games before Test duty but young batters need to stand up

The 21-year-old was one of three Blues to make half-centuries as NSW went to stumps at 4 for 235 on day three against South Australia, holding a lead of 252

Chris Tremain claimed a late wicket as Tasmania began their chase of 290

Matt Gilkes sets up win with 93 before Pakistan quick takes three wickets in four balls

Adam Zampa defended 11 off the final over as Stars hold nerve in thriller against Sydney Thunder

Being bowled out for 32 against Tasmania, along with IPL absences, heralded a new-look top order

With a place in the final up for grabs it was the home side who took the early advantage

A round-up from the latest round of Sheffield Shield matches as teams jostle for a place in the final

How are the two Sydney teams shaping up ahead of the new BBL season?

The left-hander produces back-to-back centuries at Drummoyne Oval to inflict WA's first loss of the season

Ferguson's 113 not out off 53 balls helped Sydney Thunder chase down Perth Scorchers' 181 with four balls to spare