SA faces WA in Shield Round 3 with Gilkes debuting as keeper
Gilkes takes the keeper's gloves for the first time; WA leads unbeaten.
South Australia and Western Australia meet in Sheffield Shield Round 3 with both sides making changes due to injury. Henry Hunt is sidelined after concussion from a blow to the helmet while fielding, allowing Matthew Gilkes, who made his Shield debut earlier this season, to take the keeper's gloves for the first time.
Gilkes crossed from NSW in the off-season and has impressed in one-day cricket with a century and a 97 not out. Western Australia is unbeaten at the top of the table after two rounds, though captain Aaron Hardie misses out with a shoulder injury sustained last match.
Hilton Cartwright takes over as captain. Fast bowler Joel Paris is also unavailable with a hamstring injury.
South Australia will look to build on recent close finishes, while WA aims to extend its perfect start.
- 97 not out and maiden century
- Gilkes' One-Day scores
- Unbeaten after 2 rounds
- WA table position
- Made debut as concussion replacement
- Gilkes' previous Shield
- Sheffield Shield Round 3
- Competition
Why it mattersWA chasing a third straight Shield win; SA seeking its first victory to stay in contention.
AustraliaSheffield Shield is Australia's premier first-class cricket; both states' pathways to national selection run through this competition.
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