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Maiden tons for McFadyen, Manenti as SA pile pain on Vics

South Australia are three wickets away from victory against Victoria at Junction Oval

By Will Taylor · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:32 AM

Key Things to Know

Noah McFadyen and Ben Manenti scored maiden centuries to put South Australia on the verge of victory over Victoria.
South Australia posted 508 in their first innings before reducing Victoria to 7-175 at stumps on day three.
Debut century-maker McFadyen scored 134, while stand-in skipper Manenti contributed 128 to secure a 264-run first-innings lead.

The Story in 60 Seconds

South Australia moved within three wickets of victory against Victoria after debutant Noah McFadyen and captain Ben Manenti both scored their maiden first-class centuries at Junction Oval. The pair shared a pivotal 148-run partnership, pushing South Australia's first innings total to 508 and establishing a massive 264-run lead.

Victoria struggled in response, ending day three at 7-175 and still trailing by 89 runs. Harry Hoekstra took 6-103 for Victoria, but South Australia's multi-pronged bowling attack dominated the second innings to leave the hosts facing defeat.

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Maiden tons for McFadyen, Manenti as SA pile pain on Vics

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