# Jake Weatherald's Century Overshadowed by Controversial Dismissal in Sheffield Shield South Australia opener hits 142 runs before a disputed umpire decision ends his innings. - **Source:** [Wisden](https://www.wisden.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-12 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/cd46c557-e702-4828-8a33-41de360b0c47 ## Controversial Dismissal Sparks Outrage Jake Weatherald was dismissed for 142 runs after an umpire ruled him out caught behind. Replays confirmed the ball struck his chest while he attempted to evade a short delivery from Jake Scott. The 32-year-old expressed visible frustration at the decision, which occurred at Cricket Central in Sydney during the match. ## Dominant Batting Performance Weatherald reached his century off just 97 deliveries, showcasing aggressive form against a bowling attack featuring Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, and Nathan Lyon. He reached his fifty in 47 balls and secured his first three-figure score of the season with a six, single-handedly anchoring South Australia to a total of 325. ## Lone Stand for South Australia The South Australia top-six struggled significantly, with no other batter reaching 20 runs. Noah McFadyen, batting at number nine, provided the next highest contribution with 43 runs. Weatherald’s individual effort was the primary reason South Australia established a 121-run lead in the first innings against the New South Wales bowling unit. ## Return to Scoring Form This century marks a major turnaround for Weatherald, who had previously scored only 99 runs across five innings in the first three Sheffield Shield games. The performance serves as a direct response to his recent exclusion from the Australian Test side, where he struggled to maintain consistency during his six appearances. ## International Career Context Weatherald’s last appearance for Australia was the Darwin Test against Bangladesh in August, where he recorded scores of 23 and 0. Across his six Test matches since his debut in last November's Ashes, he has accumulated 224 runs at an average of 20.36, including only one half-century before this current innings. ## New South Wales Response After conceding a 121-run first-innings lead, New South Wales recovered effectively in their second innings. They successfully erased the deficit while losing only one wicket. Sam Konstas remained unbeaten on 93 at the time of reporting, helping stabilize the team's position after their initial batting collapse against the South Australian bowlers. ## Test Selection Implications With ongoing uncertainty regarding the Australian Test top order, Weatherald’s explosive 142-run knock places him back into the conversation for national selection. His ability to score quickly against high-quality domestic bowlers provides selectors with a timely reminder of his capabilities, despite the controversial nature of his eventual exit from the crease. ## Ongoing Match Dynamics The match remains finely balanced as New South Wales attempts to overcome the first-innings deficit. While Weatherald’s innings provided a substantial advantage, the resilience shown by the New South Wales top order in the second innings suggests a competitive conclusion. Observers are now monitoring whether this performance secures Weatherald a future recall. ## Sources covering this story - [Wisden — Weatherald Fumes After Controversial Dismissal Ends Century Knock](https://www.wisden.com/cricket-news/jake-weatherald-furious-dubious-dismissal-statement-century) - [ESPNcricinfo — Weatherald Hits Century as New South Wales Batting Collapses](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1562178.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._