Ben McDermott’s third first-class century pulls Queensland out of early trouble against Tasmania
Match Report: Tasmania win by 4 wickets
ScorecardMcDermott rescues Bulls as Stanlake impresses on return

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A brilliant unbeaten century from Ben McDermott has steered Queensland out of trouble to give them a fighting chance in their Marsh Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Playing against his former state, McDermott smashed 146 not out after coming to the crease with the Bulls reeling at 3-24 on day one at the Gabba on Saturday.
The 29-year-old's third first-class century pushed Queensland to 282, a competitive total considering their start after they elected to bat first.

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At 5-110, McDermott put on a crucial 100-run stand with tireless bowling allrounder Michael Neser (47) to rebuild the innings against the ladder-leading Tigers.
McDermott, who hit 17 fours and three sixes, hung in with the tail and was there at the end when legspinner Mitchell Swepson was dismissed by Billy Stanlake.

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Former Bulls quick Stanlake used his knowledge of the Gabba exceptionally well, finishing with 4-50.
Fellow Tigers quick Gabe Bell was also outstanding, claiming 4-40.

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At stumps, Tasmania were 0-33, with Tim Ward (17) and Caleb Jewell (15) navigating a tricky 25-minute period before the close of play.
Sheffield Shield 2023-24 standings
Team |
Matches played
M
|
Wins
W
|
Losses
L
|
Drawn
D
|
No results
N/R
|
Deductions
Ded.
|
Batting Bonus
Bat
|
Bowling Bonus
Bowl
|
Total points
PTS
|
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1
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10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.53 | 9.4 | 47.93 |
2
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10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.06 | 8.3 | 47.36 |
3
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10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.31 | 9 | 42.31 |
4
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10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.74 | 8.2 | 38.94 |
5
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10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.19 | 9.3 | 33.49 |
6
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10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.54 | 8.3 | 25.84 |
M: Matches played
W: Wins
L: Losses
D: Drawn
N/R: No results
Ded.: Deductions
Bat: Batting Bonus
Bowl: Bowling Bonus
PTS: Total points