Bancroft and Goodwin centuries give Western Australia control
Cameron Bancroft scored 156 not out and Jayden Goodwin made 108 in a dominant display against South Australia.
Western Australia reached 3-304 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval, with Bancroft and Goodwin combining for an unbroken 244-run stand for the second wicket. Bancroft, now 33, struck 17 fours and a six in his 289-ball innings, marking his first Shield century of the season.
Goodwin finished on 108, hitting 13 boundaries before being bowled. The pair's partnership was the fifth-highest second-wicket stand in WA's Shield history.
South Australia had made early inroads when Nathan McAndrew took a wicket, but Bancroft and Goodwin took the game away from the home side on a docile pitch.
- 156 not out
- Bancroft's score
- 108
- Goodwin's score
- 244
- Partnership runs
- 21st Sheffield Shield
- Bancroft's century
Why it mattersWA's commanding first-innings position puts them in control of the match and keeps them competitive in the Shield race.
AustraliaBancroft's return to form matters for Australian cricket as selectors watch Shield performances while the national team prepares for Test series action.
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