Klinger ends Redbacks' victory drought
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Michael Klinger scored his third century of the season as South Australia knocked over Queensland in their Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba on Monday.
Klinger scored a crucial 137 as the Redbacks clinched a three-wicket win, their first outright victory in a year.
Queensland was also the victim on that occasion, with Shaun Tait's 10-wicket haul inspiring victory at the Gabba.
On this occasion the visitors' cause on was helped by an appalling seven dropped catches from the Bulls, including three off the bowling of the unlucky Chris Swan (3 for 56).
The Redbacks finished up on 7 for 334, reaching their victory target with 13 balls to spare.
Daniel Christian (3) and Aaron O'Brien (26 not out) shared in a 50-run stand for the seventh wicket to get their side over the line.
South Australia had been in cruise control at 2 for 235 but lost 4 for 45, with Lee Carseldine taking a fine running catch to end Klinger's stay at the crease.
Klinger was dropped by Bulls captain Chris Simpson at mid-off when he was on 109.
He has amassed 775 Shield runs at the stunning average of 110.71 since moving across from Victoria in the off-season.
Shane Watson, who took 7 for 69 in South Australia's first innings to go with 81 with the bat, put down O'Brien when the batsman was on 4.
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