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Player of the Match: Ben Manenti has been awarded the player of the match for his scintillating game with the bat 60 (45) and the ball 37/2.
So, we have the result of Match 3 of the Marsh Cup 2022 and it is the visitors of South Australia who have come out on top with a 61-run win over the home team Queensland Bulls. They outplayed the opposition in all facets of this game and will be happy to get points on the board and start with a win.
Chasing a stiff target of 279 for the win, Queensland Bulls lost an early wicket of Sam Heazlett for 1. Sam Truloff was the best batter for the home side as he scored 49 off 79 balls. Matt Renshaw chipped in with 43 off 47 balls. Usman Khawaja the skipper of the team looked rusty initially before he got better as the innings went on. He scored 26 off 45 balls. Jimmy Pierson scored 22 off 31 balls and Michael Neser scored 20 off 21 balls. Liam Guthrie had fun out there as he remained unbeaten on 14 off 11 balls. 29 extras were given by South Australia as the Bulls were eventually bowled out for 217 in 46.5 overs.
Henry Thornton was the pick of the bowlers with his 3-55 in 10 overs. A couple of wickets apiece for Harry Conway, and Ben Manenti. Wes Agar bowled an economical spell of 1-30 in 10 overs. Nathan McAndrew chipped in with a wicket although he went at run a ball. There was a run-out in the innings as well.
Earlier in the game, South Australia put into bat first by Usman Khawaja were off to a sedate start. They lost Henry Hunt early for 9 off 25 balls. Weatherald looked good for his 37 off 44 balls. Skipper Travis Head contributed 47 off 52 balls while keeper batter Alex Carey chipped in with 20 off 23 balls. Nathan McSweeney scored 19. But it was Nathan McAndrew's 55 and Ben Manenti's 60 off 45 balls towards the end that rescued South Australia from 148-6 to eventually get to 278-8 in 50 overs. Thornton also had a cameo of 12 off 7 balls. Only 12 extras were given by the hosts Queensland Bulls.
It was the spinners that kept South Australia under check earlier today. A couple of wickets apiece for the two spinners Mitchell Swepson and Matt Renshaw. Gurinder Sandhu picked up a couple of wickets. A wicket apiece for the two pacers who kept things tight as well Xavier Bartlett and the ever-impressive Michael Neser. Guthrie went for 47 in his 4 overs and was literally hammered today.
So, a win by 61 runs and crucial points for South Australia as they start their season on a high. Stick around to find out who won the Player of the Match Award.
Chasing a stiff target of 279 for the win, Queensland Bulls lost an early wicket of Sam Heazlett for 1. Sam Truloff was the best batter for the home side as he scored 49 off 79 balls. Matt Renshaw chipped in with 43 off 47 balls. Usman Khawaja the skipper of the team looked rusty initially before he got better as the innings went on. He scored 26 off 45 balls. Jimmy Pierson scored 22 off 31 balls and Michael Neser scored 20 off 21 balls. Liam Guthrie had fun out there as he remained unbeaten on 14 off 11 balls. 29 extras were given by South Australia as the Bulls were eventually bowled out for 217 in 46.5 overs.
Henry Thornton was the pick of the bowlers with his 3-55 in 10 overs. A couple of wickets apiece for Harry Conway, and Ben Manenti. Wes Agar bowled an economical spell of 1-30 in 10 overs. Nathan McAndrew chipped in with a wicket although he went at run a ball. There was a run-out in the innings as well.
Earlier in the game, South Australia put into bat first by Usman Khawaja were off to a sedate start. They lost Henry Hunt early for 9 off 25 balls. Weatherald looked good for his 37 off 44 balls. Skipper Travis Head contributed 47 off 52 balls while keeper batter Alex Carey chipped in with 20 off 23 balls. Nathan McSweeney scored 19. But it was Nathan McAndrew's 55 and Ben Manenti's 60 off 45 balls towards the end that rescued South Australia from 148-6 to eventually get to 278-8 in 50 overs. Thornton also had a cameo of 12 off 7 balls. Only 12 extras were given by the hosts Queensland Bulls.
It was the spinners that kept South Australia under check earlier today. A couple of wickets apiece for the two spinners Mitchell Swepson and Matt Renshaw. Gurinder Sandhu picked up a couple of wickets. A wicket apiece for the two pacers who kept things tight as well Xavier Bartlett and the ever-impressive Michael Neser. Guthrie went for 47 in his 4 overs and was literally hammered today.
So, a win by 61 runs and crucial points for South Australia as they start their season on a high. Stick around to find out who won the Player of the Match Award.
46.5 H Conway to M Neser
W Neser is the last man out here. Fuller delivery on the middle stump line. Neser goes across and whips it but doesn't get the required distance as he holes out in the deep. Jake is stationed at the deep mid-wicket region settles under it and grabs it. South Australia won the game by 61 runs.
46.4 H Conway to M Neser
6 SIXX!! Fuller delivery and outside the off. Neser stands still and drags this from well outside the off. He slogs it high and handsome well over the deep mid wicket fence for a maximum.
46.3 H Conway to L Guthrie
1 Angling in onto the leg stump line. Guthrie clips this into the deep fine leg region for a single.
46.2 H Conway to L Guthrie
0 Fuller delivery on the leg stump line. Guthrie tries to go for the big hit but misses it completely.
46.1 H Conway to M Neser
1 Fuller delivery on the middle and leg. Neser stays on the leg side and pushes it to the offside to take a single.
OVER 46
Queensland Bulls
209/9
Liam Guthrie
13(9)
Michael Neser
13(18)
Wes Agar
1-30(10.0)
45.6 W Agar to L Guthrie
0 Around the wicket, length and outside off. Guthrie tries to cut through the off side but doesn't make any contact with the blade.
Now, what's happened here? Guthrie got injured because Wes Agar threw the ball at him. So, the physio is out there checking on him on his head. So, we have seen an umpire getting hit and now the batter. A mandatory concussion test is being done as we speak.
45.5 W Agar to L Guthrie
0 Length delivery on the leg stump line. Guthrie drills that left to the bowler who quickly collects it and throws it to the batter. Physio is out in the middle for a mandatory concussion test, but everything is okay.
45.4 W Agar to L Guthrie
6 SIXX! SOME ENTERTAINMENT LEFT IN THE GAME! Back of a length delivery on the leg stump line. Guthrie quickly comes into the position to pull this towards the deep mid-wicket region and the ball sails over the fence for a biggie.
45.3 W Agar to M Neser
1 Low full toss delivery straight into the woods. Neser clips this along the carpet to the long-on region for a run.
45.2 W Agar to M Neser
0 On the length into the pitch. Neser goes on the backfoot to defend it straight back to the bowler.
45.1 W Agar to L Guthrie
1 Agar will continue to bowl his last over. Fuller delivery on the leg stump line. Guthrie clips this to the square leg region for a run.
Tugral will take you through till the end of the game
OVER 45
Queensland Bulls
201/9
Michael Neser
12(16)
Liam Guthrie
6(5)
Harry Conway
1-29(8.0)
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