Aman
Test Captain
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2013
- Runs
- 47,061
TASMANIA opener Ben Dunk scored the first ever double century in Australian domestic one-day cricket as a range of landmarks were set by the Tigers in their imposing tally of 1-398 against Queensland at North Sydney Oval.
Dunk eventually reached 229 not out, setting a new high in the 46-year history of the competition, comfortably eclipsing the previous record individual score of 197 set by NSW opener David Warner at the same venue last season.
Dunk and fellow opener Tim Paine (125) put on a record 277 for the first wicket, eclipsing the 33-year-old mark of 253 set by NSW duo Rick McCosker and John Dyson, before then passing the competition record (263) for any wicket set by Ricky Ponting and Michael Dighton for Tasmania in 2007.
The 27-year-old Queensland-born Dunk struck a remarkable 13 sixes in his 157-ball innings.
Dunk brought up his second domestic one-day ton off 93 balls, and Paine soon followed with his 100 off a more measured 118 deliveries faced.
The early part of the innings gave no sign of the fireworks that were to follow with Tasmania scoring just 78 runs off their opening 20 overs, before cleverly lifting the pace.
The Queenslanders missed a host of run-out opportunities, while Dunk was dropped on 132 by Peter George off his own bowling. Queensland also claimed two catches from free hits as the Bulls bowling became ragged in the latter stages.
Australia batsman George Bailey lined-up for Tasmania for the first time this season and enjoyed a late cameo of 33 not out from 19 balls.
George suffered the most of any bowler going for 101 off his 10 overs, though he did take the only wicket of the innings.
Tasmania did miss one record, falling just shy of Queensland’s record total of 4-405 set in 2004.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket...ings-by-tasmania/story-e6frf3kl-1227094652410
Dunk eventually reached 229 not out, setting a new high in the 46-year history of the competition, comfortably eclipsing the previous record individual score of 197 set by NSW opener David Warner at the same venue last season.
Dunk and fellow opener Tim Paine (125) put on a record 277 for the first wicket, eclipsing the 33-year-old mark of 253 set by NSW duo Rick McCosker and John Dyson, before then passing the competition record (263) for any wicket set by Ricky Ponting and Michael Dighton for Tasmania in 2007.
The 27-year-old Queensland-born Dunk struck a remarkable 13 sixes in his 157-ball innings.
Dunk brought up his second domestic one-day ton off 93 balls, and Paine soon followed with his 100 off a more measured 118 deliveries faced.
The early part of the innings gave no sign of the fireworks that were to follow with Tasmania scoring just 78 runs off their opening 20 overs, before cleverly lifting the pace.
The Queenslanders missed a host of run-out opportunities, while Dunk was dropped on 132 by Peter George off his own bowling. Queensland also claimed two catches from free hits as the Bulls bowling became ragged in the latter stages.
Australia batsman George Bailey lined-up for Tasmania for the first time this season and enjoyed a late cameo of 33 not out from 19 balls.
George suffered the most of any bowler going for 101 off his 10 overs, though he did take the only wicket of the innings.
Tasmania did miss one record, falling just shy of Queensland’s record total of 4-405 set in 2004.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket...ings-by-tasmania/story-e6frf3kl-1227094652410
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