Western Australia (WA) strengthened its position in the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, thanks to a resilient performance by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. After securing a 98-run first-innings lead, WA repelled a strong Queensland challenge on Day 3 of the match, holding firm in what could be a crucial contest for the Shield title.
Source:- bbc news
Marsh, fresh off a stellar performance in both the domestic and international circuits, played a pivotal role in stabilizing WA’s second innings. Queensland, chasing an early breakthrough, was met with resistance as Marsh built a composed and gritty knock, refusing to give the bowlers any easy chances. His ability to absorb pressure and counterattack when necessary frustrated Queensland, who had hoped to claw back after trailing by nearly 100 runs in the first innings.
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The match saw WA post a competitive first innings score, largely aided by contributions from the middle and lower order. Queensland’s batting response fell short, allowing WA to gain a significant lead. Despite Queensland’s efforts to bounce back, Marsh’s disciplined batting anchored WA’s second innings, ensuring that the visitors could set a challenging target on the final day.
Queensland’s bowlers, led by Michael Neser and Mark Steketee, did their best to make inroads, but Marsh’s experience and calm approach at the crease proved decisive. His partnerships with the middle-order batsmen wore down the Queensland attack, who began showing signs of fatigue as the day progressed.
With a solid second innings lead and time running out, WA is now in a commanding position to push for victory. Queensland faces an uphill battle to prevent WA from extending their strong start to the domestic season.
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