Sheffield Shield final 2014: Ryan Carter admits New South Wales have given Western Australia comeback chance

NSW have allowed WA comeback, says Carters

New South Wales‘ (NSW) Ryan Carters speaks to CA  TV following his knock of 72 against Western Australia (WA) on Day 1 of the Sheffield Shield final at Canberra.

NSW had won the toss and opted to bat first.

Nick Madinson was the first wicket to fall as he was trapped leg-before for 14.

Steven Smith looked in great nick as he blasted the second ball he faced for a boundary.

Ryan Carters hit a splendid 72 for NSW whereas Smith followed suit with a magnificent 75.

Both batsmen propelled NSW to a total of 242 for 6.

WA had their most successful bowler in the form of Jason Behrendorff who picked up 3 for 41 whereas Michael Hogan and Ryan Duffield picked up 2 for 43 and 1 for 71 respectively.