NSW take control of Tasmania with Davies double-century

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:31 · Archive

Ollie Davies scored 253 runs to give NSW a 196-run lead over Tasmania in their Sheffield Shield opener.

Ollie Davies has powered NSW to a commanding position in their Sheffield Shield season-opener against Tasmania with a double-century. The 25-year-old opener scored 253 runs from 225 balls on Friday, giving NSW an imposing 196-run lead at stumps on day two. Davies's innings was NSW's first Sheffield Shield double-century in nine seasons and saw him hit 38 fours and four sixes.

Davies was recalled by NSW coach Brad Haddin and promoted up the order after being dropped before Christmas, when he had averaged just 13.66 across five matches. His selection proved successful as he was well supported by Kurtis Patterson, who scored 54, and Jack Edwards, who made 109 not out. Tasmania's left-arm debutant Marcus Bean took 4-89 in the final 20 minutes of play as NSW lost their last four wickets, finishing on 6-441.

Earlier, NSW allrounder Jake Scott took the final Tasmanian wicket in the first four minutes of day two to complete a maiden five-wicket haul at first-class level, having bowled Tasmania out for 245.

How it is being reported

• NSW take control over Tasmania with Davies double-tonTasmania are on the back foot heading into day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW following centuries from Ollie Davies and Jack Edwards.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 08:54
• NSW take control over Tasmania with Davies double-tonTasmania are on the back foot heading into day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW following centuries from Ollie Davies and Jack Edwards.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 08:54

In this story: Ollie Davies · Jack Edwards · NSW · Tasmania · Brad Haddin · Marcus Bean · Jake Scott

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