queensland 406 for 5 (Lovell 146*, McDermott 87, Hearne 58, Khawaja 58, Hadley 2-63) lead New South Wales 239 (Patterson 91, Edwards 88, Lovell 3-13) by 167 runs
Queensland No. 3 Angus Lovell’s maiden first-class century has propelled the Bulls to a 167-run lead in their Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales.
Lovell was unbeaten on day three with 146 after making a patient innings at Cricket Central in western Sydney.
Queensland started Sunday at 96 for 2 but finished at 406 for 5 thanks to Lovell’s heroics. The 25-year-old made a 310-run stand with Ben McDermott, who made 87 off 143 balls, including 12 fours, while quick Josh Hazlewood failed to take a wicket in 24 overs.
All of the Bulls’ first six started when they surpassed NSW’s first innings total of 239.
Lovell made NSW pay for missing two chances during his strike. Jack Edwards dropped Lovell when he was on 22 off the Hazlewood bowling. The fifth bowler was given another life in the 53rd over when Oliver Davies dropped a catch at first slip.
His unbeaten century continues a magnificent game for Lovell, who took 3 for 13 with the ball in just 4.3 overs to clear the hosts’ tail, having come into the game after making an unbeaten 250 for Queensland’s second XI against Queensland’s second Victory. XI fifteen days ago.
After McDermott’s departure, he added 99 more with Lachlan Hearne, who made 58. Hearne fell late in the day to Ryan Hadley, who took 2 for 63. Tanveer Sangha also has two wickets after claiming McDermott.
Queensland will need to be aggressive with the bat on the final day to establish a lead before attempting to claim 10 wickets.
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