Sydney: Michael Bevan scored a double century to steer New South Wales (NSW) to a commanding lead over Tasmania in their Sheffield Shield cricket game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
At stumps on day two,NSW held a 236-run lead after declaring its first innings at 437 for eight with Bevan unconquered on 201. Adding to Tasmania's woes, axed Test paceman Brett Lee, who took five wickets in the first innings, struck again dismissing Michael DiVenuto. Tasmania was 30 for one at the close. On the way to his mammoth score, the 32-year-old Bevan, who played his last Test against South Africa here in 1997-98, brought up his 23rd century at the SCG, passing the ground record of 22 held jointly by Don Bradman and Alan Kippax. Bevan smashed 29 fours and two sixes. Shane Watson was the pick of the Tasmanian bowlers with four for 85. In Melbourne, champions Queensland claimed innings points after dismissing Victoria for 164 at the MCG. The Victorians looked to be heading to innings points when it was 117 for two but collapsed to be all out for 164. At the close, Queensland was 73 for four with Martin Love unbeaten on 31.
Tags: cricket, sydney, michael bevan, score, double century, commanding lead, sheffield shield, ground, stumps, axed test paceman brett lee, ground, don bradman, alan kippax, shane watson, champions.
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