Queensland routs Tasmania by 10 wickets in Shield match
Queensland defeated competition-leading Tasmania decisively, with four of their bowlers ranked in the Shield's top 10 wicket-takers.
The Bulls needed just 19 runs to beat Tasmania on Saturday morning at the Gabba, finishing the chase in 5.1 overs. Queensland made 348 in the first innings, then bowled Tasmania out twice: 133 and 233, after enforcing the follow-on.
Cameron Gannon, 37, leads the Shield's wicket-takers with 21. Legspinner Mitchell Swepson has 13.
Tom Straker, 21, took 4-33 in Tasmania's second innings. Captain Marnus Labuschagne praised the attack's consistency and depth, saying the bowlers bowled 150 overs back-to-back here.
The win puts Queensland back in contention at the top of the competition.
- 21
- Gannon's wickets
- 5.1 overs
- Chase completed in
- 21 years old, 4-33
- Straker age and figures
- The Gabba
- Venue
Why it mattersQueensland's bowling dominance signals they are genuine contenders for the Shield title after being out of the hunt earlier in the season.
AustraliaQueensland cricket fans can back their Bulls as genuine Shield title chances; strong Sheffield Shield performances often precede Test selection opportunities.
