Australia’s batting contenders have the platform to make a press release after Scott Kuggeleijn’s allround brilliance put New Zealand A on prime of their four-day conflict in Brisbane.
The hosts are 1-33 needing an additional 322 for victory on the ultimate day at Allan Border Field on Thursday.
The guests overturned a first-innings deficit to set the imposing whole due to a blazing unbeaten century from Kuggeleijn, who had taken 5 wickets in Australia A’s first innings to show the tide.
The No.8 struck an 85-ball ton that featured 4 sixes, Kuggeleijn unbeaten on 101 when the final wicket fell at 468.
Sean Solia compiled a sexy 91 whereas Tom Bruce (51) and Muhammad Abbas (55) additionally provided invaluable assist.
It was a outstanding turnaround after they have been skittled for 147 on day one, spinner Mitchell Swepson (0-119) experiencing the complete spectrum of fortunes after taking 3-19 in lower than 4 overs within the first innings.
Mark Steketee and Mitchell Perry each took 4 wickets every, as Cameron Bancroft and Caleb Jewell will resume the chase with Tim Ward the person out for 11.
“Obviously Kuggeleijn came in and struck the ball beautifully – that happens in cricket, but I think all of us guys were pretty happy with how we went about it,” Perry stated.
“Over 300 is a big chase on any final day and I think the wicket is going to start to play a few more tricks.
“Hopefully the boys can dig in within the first hour and arrange a pleasant little finale late within the day.”
The unofficial Test is one in every of two between the groups in Queensland, earlier than three 50-over video games.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
