NSW on top despite Perren century
Clinton Perren played a lone hand for Queensland, scoring 103, but New South Wales were well on top at tea on the third day at Bankstown Oval in Sydney
Cricinfo staff
30-Jan-2005
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Clinton Perren played a lone hand for Queensland, scoring 103, but New South Wales were well on top at close of play on the third day at the Bankstown Oval. Perren's century lifted Queensland to 259, but they were still 207 behind NSW, who chose not to enforce the follow-on. Batting again, they reached 2 for 47, stretching their lead to a comfortable 254.
Perren was the only Queensland batsman to reach a half-century. The innings was also propped up by an unbeaten 40 from Andy Bichel.
NSW suffered an early setback in their second innings when Phil Jaques, fresh from an unbeaten 240, was caught behind by Wade Seccombe off Joe Dawes for a duck. However, with a lead of 254, they were well-placed to add some quick runs on the fourth morning and then set the Bulls a stiff target in the last innings.