Former Test batter Matthew Renshaw led the way as Queensland defied some challenging conditions to finish 4-158 at stumps on the first day of action at the Gabba
Match Report:
ScorecardRenshaw, Street dig in before Redbacks strike late
A gritty half-century from Matthew Renshaw has given Queensland a strong platform on a rain-affected day of their Marsh Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the Gabba.
Renshaw defied both the Redbacks attack and some challenging batting conditions in Brisbane to help Queensland reach 4-158 at the close of play on Thursday.
The former Test batter was dismissed in the final half hour for 63, having struck just four boundaries in a watchful 166-ball innings.
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Jack Clayton, who hit a century on debut a fortnight ago, ended the day unbeaten on 31 with Max Bryant on one.
The match, which is a three-day contest after Wednesday's first day's play was called off, belatedly commenced just after midday following more rain that resulted in 24 overs being lost.
South Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first but were unable to make the most of helpful conditions at a venue that has produced low scores in recent matches.
Like Renshaw, opener Bryce Street dug in and contributed 43 before his 146-ball knock was ended after edging a Liam Scott delivery.
The 21-year-old Scott ended the day with 2-37, having earlier trapped Joe Burns in front for 13.
Former Queensland paceman Brendan Doggett (2-45) picked up the key wicket of Renshaw leg before and repeated the feat as Sam Truloff fell for a duck.
"We treated it like a normal day one, credit to the groundsmen for getting a wicket up in such torrid conditions," Renshaw said after stumps.
"We're pretty happy with how it's going; it would have been nice to not lose those two late wickets, but I feel like we're in a really good position.
"I think so (enough time to get a result). There's two 112-over days so still two long days of cricket left, and we know at the Gabba things can move fairly quickly (and) we need a positive result this week to move forward in the season."
South Australia, who need a win to maintain their slim Shield hopes, were led by new captain Henry Hunt deputising for Test representative Travis Head and vice-captain Alex Carey who are with the Australian side in Pakistan.
Though the day ended with sunny skies, more rain is predicted to hit Brisbane during the remainder of the match.