Blues draw with Bulls
Michael Clarke has reminded the Australian selectors of his worth after hitting
an unconquered double ton in the drawn Pura Cup match between New South Wales
and Queensland in Sydney today.
The Test discard resumed from his overnight score of 107, pounding the Bulls
attack to all areas of the park, to register his highest first class score of
201no - his first double century.
New South Wales batted their way to 7-488 at lunch before declaring - 222
runs ahead of Queensland's first innings score of 266.
Dom Thornely smashed 86 on day three, while Michael Phelps (62), Simon Katich
(46) and all-rounder Grant Lambert (37) all offered assistance.
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Pura Cup - Match 10 |
| QUEENSLAND |
266 & 4/162 |
(Second Innings)
| Jimmy Maher |
60 |
| Stuart Clark |
2/42 |
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| NSW BLUES |
7d/448 |
(First Innings)
| Matthew Clarke |
201* |
| Dominic Thornely |
86 |
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@ the SCG, Sydney
Match Summary :: Day Four
Points: NSW 2, Qld 0 |
Queensland registered 4-166 in their 72-over second innings, successfully
holding off for a draw, hugely thanked by Jimmy Maher (60), while Craig
Phillipson (45no), Clinton Perren (16) and Ashley Noffke (15no) spent
elongated stays at the crease - frustrating the home side.
Stuart Clark (2-42) was the only multiple wicket-taker, while Nathan
Bracken bowled an impressive 1-20 from 17 overs.
New South Wales play Victoria in St Kilda from December 6 in their next
four-day clash, while Queensland return home for a clash against Western
Australia beginning on the 17th.
Full scorecard available
here.
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