South Australia 289 for 7 (Hunt 130*, McInerney 51, Whitney 3-51) vs. queensland
Hunt remained determined throughout to finish unbeaten on 130 as the visitors reached 289 for 7. He scored his ninth first-class century with a six despite taking 236 balls to reach three figures in a careful knock.
Queensland concluded a long future on the ground at Allan Border Garden by taking four for twenty-four at one point during the overall future.
South Australia were covered by Jake Lehmann’s comeback second century XI at Test superstar Travis Head’s playground ahead of the upcoming arrival of his second son. There were also changes to the bowling line-up with Liam Scott and Wes Agar replacing Lloyd Pope and Brendan Doggett.
Queensland did not benefit from winning the toss, with new captain Marnus Labuschagne sending South Australia into bat and the guests hoping for a breakthrough early century.
Captain Nathan McSweeney posted a best 37 to interchange Jimmy Peirson for a second catch, this time delivering a debut wicket for Whitney. It was two wickets in successive overs for Whitney when he bowled Daniel Drew for a duck.
Carey looked comfortable with his 42 off 63 balls, and also scored 90 and 111 in the first match of the season.
Mark Steketee managed an indistinguishable dismissal at Please See when Lehmann’s attempt at leg ended in a catch at Gully and a second-ball duck for the middle-order batsman.
Steketee then bowled Scott for nine and Whitney bowled Ben Manenti for seven as South Australia lost four for 49 in 15 overs against the new ball.
Whitney, 21, used to be the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 51.
