Hugh Weibgen's second straight hundred leads Queensland past WA
Hugh Weibgen scored 103 in back-to-back One-Day Cup matches to help Queensland beat Western Australia by 15 runs.
The 21-year-old opener backed up his 125 against NSW last month with another century at the WACA ground. Queensland made 261 all out in 45.2 overs, with Hugo Burdon contributing 67 in a strong third-wicket partnership with Weibgen.
Western Australia's Ashton Turner fought back with 58 as captain but could not save the game, finishing with 246 all out in 44 overs. Weibgen's 89-ball knock included 12 fours and two sixes.
Queensland's bowlers were tight, with Tom Whitney taking 2-41 and Hayden Kerr claiming 3-31. The win marks Queensland's first of the One-Day Cup season.
- 21 years old
- Weibgen's age
- 112 runs between Weibgen and Burdon
- Third-wicket partnership
- 15 runs
- Winning margin
Why it mattersWeibgen's consecutive centuries show rapid development in a young Australian cricketer and give Queensland momentum in the domestic competition.
AustraliaQueensland's Bulls get their first win in the One-Day Cup, with local star Hugh Weibgen establishing himself as an emerging talent in Australian domestic cricket.
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