queensland 319 for 6 (Renshaw 122, Clayton 72, Kuhnemann 3-49) won Tasmania 281 (Wade 68, Weatherald 55, Swepson 4-40) by 56 runs (DLS method)
The 28-year-old’s man-of-the-match win with 122 off 99 deliveries in Hobart, while batting at No. 4, was his fourth ton in domestic one-day cricket and another example of what can be achieved when the shackles are off.
Rain came after 46.3 overs in Queensland’s 319 for 6 and Tasmania, chasing a revised 338 to win in 46 overs, responded with 281 all out.
Renshaw told AAP after his recent century in the Sheffield Shield against the same opponents that the secret to his success was “intent”. He showed a lot of intent and what a wonderful white-ball cricketer he can be, in another reminder of his talent to the Australian selectors.
A crushing hit over the mid-wicket fence by Renshaw off medium pacer Bradley Hope was followed by a classic cover drive to the boundary to raise his half-century.
Swepson bowled one of his best spells for Queensland with his flight, variation and all-round guile to have the hosts in dire straits at 207 for 8.
The interest at the time was whether Queensland could hold Tasmania under 271 and secure a bonus point. Kuhnemann and Tom Rogers in a 67-run stand for the ninth wicket denied Queensland the privilege.
