Redbacks begin run-chase after Hackney ton for Blues

Moises Henriques has set SA 386 for victory, with the Redbacks 2-55 at lunch on the final day. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Young opener Ryan Hackney scored his maiden first-class century as NSW set South Australia a testing run-chase on the final day of their Sheffield Shield match at Karen Rolton Oval.

NSW batted for another half hour at the start of the morning session on Friday before declaring at 3-247, leaving South Australia requiring 386 from 87 overs for victory.