A gritty half-century from Matt Renshaw has given Queensland a strong platform on a rain-affected day of their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the Gabba.
Renshaw defied both the Redbacks attack and some challenging batting conditions in Brisbane to help Queensland reach 4-158 at the close of play on Thursday.
The former Test batsman was dismissed in the final half hour for 63, having struck just four boundaries in a watchful 166-ball innings.
Jack Clayton, who hit a century on debut a fortnight ago, ended the day unbeaten on 31 with Max Bryant on 1.
The match, which is a three-day contest after Wednesday's first day's play was called off, belatedly commenced just after midday after 24 overs were lost.
South Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first but were unable to make the most of local conditions at a venue that has produced low scores in recent matches.
Like Renshaw, opener Bryce Street dug in and contributed 43 before his 146-ball knock was ended after edging a Liam Scott delivery.
The 21-year-old Scott ended the day with 2-37, having earlier had Joe Burns lbw for 13.
Former Queensland paceman Brendan Doggett (2-45) picked up the key wicket of Renshaw lbw, and repeated the feat as Sam Truloff fell for a duck.
South Australia, who need a win to maintain their slim Shield hopes, were led by new captain Henry Hunt deputising for Australian representative Travis Head.
Though the day ended with sunny skies, more rain is predicted to hit Brisbane during the remainder of the match.
