Webster out to Labuschagne as Shield match reaches critical moment
Beau Webster scored 54 pushing for Test recall but fell to Marnus Labuschagne's leg spin as Tasmania collapsed to 133.
Webster looked set to build a strong case for Test recall as he scored a measured 54 in Tasmania's second innings at the Gabba. Queensland turned to leg spinner Marnus Labuschagne on day two as light faded, and he dismissed Webster.
Labuschagne then took two more wickets in the same over for figures of 3/6, sparking Tasmania's collapse to be all out for 133. Labuschagne, himself on the Test periphery after being told he will not play in the upcoming series against New Zealand, showed form with the ball.
Queensland's first-innings total was 348.
- 54
- Webster's score
- 3 for 6
- Labuschagne's figures
- 133
- Tasmania's total
- 348
- Queensland's first innings
Why it mattersWebster's push for international recall suffered a setback, while Labuschagne's multi-skilled performance hints at his value to the national team.
AustraliaThe Sheffield Shield match shows Australian cricket depth as players compete for Test spots ahead of the New Zealand series.
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