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Henry Hunt brought up his second century of the Sheffield Shield season to save South Australia's blushes in their match against Victoria.
Henry Hunt scored a century as South Australia salvaged something from another trainwreck Sheffield Shield season when they hung on for a draw against Victoria.
When play was called off in the second session of the final day at Junction Oval, South Australia were 9-329 with Daniel Worrall (8) and Daniel Grant (5) the not out batsmen.
With a lead of 297, it was enough to convince both captains to pull the pin.
Already locked in for the wooden spoon - the fourth consecutive last-place finish for the Redbacks - before the final match, the visitors looked set for some more pain as they slipped to 4-52 and a lead of just 20 on day three.
But Hunt showed he could be one of the players worth building around as he brought up his second century of the season.
He was eventually out on what became the last ball before the lunch break, bowled by Scott Boland (3-61).
Hunt had been well-supported by Jake Lehmann (62) who ticked along to his half-century just before lunch.
SA captain and regular Test team member Travis Head, who did his bit for the Redbacks with 869 runs at 68.69 this season, said his side had their moments in matches and some bad luck but couldn't go on with the job when needed.
"Ultimately I want to win every game of cricket I possibly can," said Head, who will now play County cricket for Sussex.
"It has been disappointing this year to contribute, but not to contribute to wins, and it has been frustrating to play."
Victorian tweaker Jon Holland was named man of the match for his game haul of 9-172 including 4-90 in the second innings.
Bushrangers captain Peter Handscomb said not being able to push harder for a result was indicative of their season.
"We came out today trying to bowl them out and wanting to get the wickets and to hopefully chase something but that's the way the game goes sometimes," he said.
"I think it was more just a frustration for the season. We played eight games and we've had two results."
