South Australia completed back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles with a 56-run victory over Victoria at Junction Oval, marking SA’s first time to win consecutive championships and the title in their 133-year history.

Nathan McAndrew starred with an all-round display, contributing 3-50 and a key partnership with Carey, while Liam Scott (3-32) and Henry Thornton (3-12) anchored the bowling attack.

A controversial moment arose when Ollie Peake appeared to be dismissed on a potential no-ball against Liam Scott, with umpires ultimately upholding the decision.

Victoria’s top order struggled on a greener, tougher pitch, with early damage from Todd Murphy and Sam Elliott’s opening spells contributing to SA’s bowl-dominant morning.

This victory marks SA’s first-ever back-to-back Sheffield Shield championships, completed at Junction Oval.

The final ended with a celebratory moment as Thornton dismissed O’Neill to seal the win, briefly interrupted when a spectator entered the field.

Victoria’s hopes relied on captain Travis Sutherland’s 76 and Oliver O’Neill’s 64 across the two innings, but SA’s bowlers contained them to a chaseable target.

A late SA wobble at 122-7 was steadied by McAndrew’s 105-run partnership with Carey, shifting momentum back in SA’s favor.

Victoria’s final-day collapse was triggered after a tight start on the morning, with Peake’s wicket and captain Will Sutherland’s dismissal sealing the result for SA.

The final featured SA’s bowling dominance and fielding, turning the match in their favor and delivering back-to-back titles in SA’s history.

SA sealed the win by 56 runs, clinching the title in a dramatic finish on day five.

Victoria were bowled out for 139 in their second innings, chasing 196, as SA took the last five wickets for 27 to seal the title.