Jackson Bird's Three-Wicket Haul Guides New South Wales to Sheffield Shield Win

New South Wales (NSW) defeated South Australia (SA) by an innings and 12 runs

Jackson Bird took 3/57 as New South Wales bowled out South Australia for 233 in their second innings

Jackson Bird's three-wicket haul helped New South Wales (NSW) to a comprehensive victory over South Australia (SA) in the Sheffield Shield on Sunday.

NSW, who had declared their first innings on 528/8, bowled out SA for 233 in their second innings to win by an innings and 12 runs.

Bird was the pick of the NSW bowlers, taking 3/57, while Matthew Kuhnemann and Chris Tremain each took two wickets.

The win was NSW's second of the season, and it moved them to the top of the Sheffield Shield table.

Bird's performance was particularly impressive, as he had been under pressure to perform after a disappointing start to the season.

The 36-year-old has now taken 10 wickets in three matches this season, and he will be looking to continue his good form when NSW face Queensland in their next match.

SA were bowled out for 233 in their second innings

SA resumed their second innings on 109/2, but they lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 233.

Opener Henry Hunt top-scored for SA with 72, but he was the only batsman to pass 50.

Bird took the first three wickets of the innings, and he was well-supported by Kuhnemann and Tremain.

The win was NSW's second of the season, and it moved them to the top of the Sheffield Shield table.

Bird was the pick of the NSW bowlers, taking 3/57

Bird was the most successful of the NSW bowlers, taking 3/57.

The 36-year-old bowled with pace and accuracy, and he was able to trouble the SA batsmen throughout the innings.

Bird's performance was particularly impressive, as he had been under pressure to perform after a disappointing start to the season.

The win was NSW's second of the season, and it moved them to the top of the Sheffield Shield table.