Bartlett's bowling puts Queensland in control over WA

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Xavier Bartlett took three wickets in four balls as Queensland dominated Western Australia's second innings in a Sheffield Shield match.

Queensland have seized control of their Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia after day two at the WACA Ground in Perth. Queensland captain Jimmy Peirson posted a century in his 100th first-class game to guide the Bulls to 307. Speaking after his milestone innings, Peirson said: 'I had a pretty lean year last year, so to be able to come out in game one and have a performance like that, I hold it dear to my heart - in my 100th game as well, which is pretty cool.'

Western Australia's response has been troubled. Opener Sam Fanning made 64 and shared a 66-run partnership for the fourth wicket with new skipper Aaron Hardie (33), but when Fanning fell to a low catch by Bartlett at slip off Hayden Kerr, the innings collapsed. Hardie and Jhye Richardson (0) both nicked off to Bartlett, then Kieran Elliott (7) was trapped lbw by a Mitch Swepson slider in fading light. Western Australia reached 8-158 before play ended.

Bartlett's performance, taking 3-41, came in a remarkable spell where he took three wickets in just eight balls. Peirson praised the bowler's impact: 'In the space of eight balls, he turned that on its head and picked up three quick wickets. That just shows Xavier's class.' Illness had disrupted Western Australia's preparations, with original choice Jayden Goodwin and Tom Murray both withdrawing before and during the match.

Bartlett's bowling puts Queensland in control over WA — Image: The West Australian

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Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in controlJimmy Peirson posted a hundred in his 100th game before Xavier Bartlett pressed his Test claims to put Queensland on top of WA in the Sheffield Shield.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 12:15
Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in controlJimmy Peirson posted a hundred in his 100th game before Xavier Bartlett pressed his Test claims to put Queensland on top of WA in the Sheffield Shield.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 12:15

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