Queensland v New South Wales – Sheffield Shield (10th match) – Match Update
Bolstered by a balanced bowling attack, coupled with consistent batting performances from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 Blues in the 10th match of the ongoing Sheffield Shield, played
at the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 Field in Brisbane, from November 2 to 4.
The match commenced with the Bulls winning the toss and electing to field first. The Blues boasted a formidable-looking batting order, featuring several renowned names from the international circuit – however, their star power fell short as Queensland’s
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cameron-Gannon-c49154 (16-8-35-2) joined forces to cut the Blues off at a low first innings total.
Batsmen such as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Nevill-c2180 (42) and youngster
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nic-Maddinson-c2099 (36) proved to be the saving grace of their team’s innings, but by the 68th over on day 1, the Blues were all out at a dismal 184.
Queensland’s turn at bat saw http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Trent-Copeland-c2709,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chris-Hartley-c1243 (54),all chipped in with half-centuries, which saw Queensland to 256 before they were all out on the second
day of play.
The Blues continued their dismal batting performance during their second innings, with Warner top-scoring for the team with 39. His fellow opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 and Nevill both chipped in with 28 runs each. Gannon (15.4-5-61-4) and
Feldman (13-0-58-3) led the Bulls’ attack, and on the third and final day of play, the Blues were all out at 175, setting Queensland an easy target of 104 to chase.
The Bulls faced little to no trouble in chasing down the target, and the innings was driven largely by Player of the Match Khawaja, who scored a fluent 54 off 38. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Forrest-c2176 chipped in with an unbeaten 27, and by the 23rd over, Queensland comfortably
reached 106, with 6 wickets still remaining.
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