Paceman Henry Thornton claimed the all-time figures for an Australia A facet taking 7-39 to assist bowl the group to a 108-run win over New Zealand A.
After the hosts had been all out for 243 in Brisbane, Thornton rolled by way of the New Zealanders by taking the primary seven wickets.
Called into the squad on the eve of the match, Thornton took three wickets together with his first 4 balls and was twice on a hat-trick within the innings.
His victims included Tom Bruce and Cam Fletcher for first-ball geese, whereas a 3rd New Zealander in Dean Foxcroft was additionally out for nought.
Thornton’s figures are the second such time the 26-year-old has run by way of a group in elite cricket, having taken 5-3 for Adelaide towards the Sydney Thunder within the BBL final 12 months.
They additionally got here in his first match for Australia A, having beforehand represented his nation in U19s.
“I’m pretty speechless,” Thornton mentioned.
“Dad was in the crowd and was going ballistic.
“I used to be talking to Ryan Harris and I mentioned I felt like I’m actually able to go, I’ve had an enormous pre-season.
“I have worked really hard with him on a few things (as South Australia bowling coach), especially in the white-ball space.
“It was such a bonus these video games got here on the proper time.”
Earlier, Ben McDermott smashed 70 off 59 balls for Australia A to help set up the win.
Matt Renshaw also hit 43 and Josh Philippe 35 off 25 before Australia A collapsed from 2-170 to be all out for 243 in 44.1 overs.
The win provides Australia a 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence with the third sport to be performed in Brisbane on Friday.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
