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Tigers halted by NSW in Shield despite Webster defiance

Beau Webster finished 75no as Tasmania gave up a big first-innings Shield lead against NSW. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Some lower-order rearguard action from Beau Webster has been unable to prevent Tasmania conceding a massive first-innings deficit on day three of their Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in Sydney.

Tasmania were bowled out for 236 leaving NSW with a 181-run first innings advantage.

The home side chose not to enforce the follow-on after being in the field for 104 overs.

No.7 Webster remained unbeaten on 75 after a 150-ball stint at the crease but there was little support with only Ben McDermott (50) also passing 20 for the Tigers.

Legspinner Adam Zampa picked up 3-41 while Sean Abbott returned 3-40 for the Blues.

NSW are chasing a first a win of the season as the Shield heavyweights look to belatedly kick-start their campaign.

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