Australian Test bolter Liam Scott wins Sheffield Shield Player of the Year

South Australian all-rounder Liam Scott has emerged as a potential Test bolter later this year after taking out the Sheffield Shield's Player of the Year award.

The 25-year-old has been in tremendous form this season for the Redbacks and will play in this week's Shield final against Victoria, which begins on Thursday.

Scott has scored 496 runs at 41.33 and taken 23 wickets at 25.52, including a century against Tasmania and two five-wicket hauls.

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The talented right-arm quick and right-handed batter will almost certainly be in the mix for selection in the Australian side, especially with a hectic schedule on the horizon and pressure mounting on Cameron Green after a lean run with bat and ball.

Australia will take on Bangladesh in August, kick-starting a bumper 12-month period that will also include away series against South Africa, India and England.

But before he thinks about higher honours, Scott is hoping to finish the domestic campaign on a high, with the Redbacks chasing back-to-back Shield titles.

"It's great to receive this recognition, but we've got a huge game this week, and honestly, I'd trade any individual award for winning the Sheffield Shield," he said.

"I've put in a lot of hard work over the past couple of years, so this award is a nice acknowledgement of that effort.

"I take a lot of pride in contributing to team success, whether that's with South Australia or the Adelaide Strikers, so it's great to feel like I'm making an impact on the game.

"I owe a lot to South Australia and to head coach Ryan Harris for giving me the chance to come here and play professional cricket. I'm incredibly grateful for that opportunity."

Scott made his first-class debut for SA in 2019 and has been a mainstay in the side ever since, playing 38 games for his state.

His overall record boasts 74 wickets at less than 30 and 1599 runs at 28.

Last year, Scott took out One-Day Cup Player of the Year honours, proving he is an asset in the shorter formats of the game as well as in red-ball cricket.

He will feature for the Redbacks alongside fellow batting options such as Jason Sangha and Nathan McSweeney, while wicket-keeper Alex Carey is a Test incumbent.

The four-day final will be held at Junction Oval in St Kilda.

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