52 SPORT FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 2015 Duo smash bowling in Alice a record win THE two opening overs told the story of Sri Lanka’s thumping cricket World Cup win over Bangladesh. Sri Lanka gained a much-needed boost in this tournament when they ton of outclassed Bangladesh by 92 runs last night at the MCG. T.M. Dilshan’s highest one-day score of 161 not out and an un- beaten 105 from Kumar Sangakkara in his 400th ODI propelled their team to 1-332. Bangladesh were always on the fun for back foot in their MCG debut and were bowled out for 240 with three overs left. Lahiru Thirimanna was coming off a first-ball duck against Afghani- stan when he edged Masrafe Mor- taza to Anamul Haque off the fourth ball of the match. Quiney Haque dropped the most basic of chances at first slip and Thiriman- na went on to score a scratchy 52. FOR ALL THE LATEST It was the first of a string of poor JORDAN NEWS, SCORES AND fielding efforts from Bangladesh. McARDLE HIGHLIGHTS, VISIT They gave Thirimanna another two [email protected] lives and two to Sangakkara as well. By contrast, paceman Lasith Ma- linga produced a gem of a delivery VICTORIAN opener Rob to bowl Tamim Iqbal, two balls into Quiney was delighted to final- the Bangladesh innings. ly cash in and get to triple fig- to stand up and the likes of Malinga finished with 3-35 from ures for the first time this Peter (Handscomb), Marcus nine overs. Sheffield Shield season. (Stoinis) and Dan Christian Quiney (111) top-scored for batted really well,” Quiney the Vics on day two of their said. Waugh reckons clash with Queensland in Alice “But day three is moving Springs yesterday with his side day and we need to start that Kiwis favourites well on top at 6-302, a lead of well again, so we can set the 95. game up to hopefully bowl THE Black Caps are at the peak of “I’ve had a couple of fifties them out. their powers and will be favourites this season and not gone on “There’s a lot of water to beat Australia in tomorrow’s with it, from a personal side it’s under the bridge to come, World Cup Pool A match, Steve really good,” he said. we’ve got three big sessions Waugh says. “But unfortunately I got out today and fingers crossed Waugh reckons unbeaten New at a really bad time, just before we’ve done enough to have it Zealand won’t like that situation at tea.” in our favour.” all, as they prefer being written off. The Bushrangers didn’t Quiney and Stoinis com- “New Zealand will be probably have a century-maker in their bined for their biggest ever entitled to favouritism in this game, last match, with just two play- first-class partnership of 168. the way they’ve played,” Australia’s ers getting past 50 in a tough It was the third time the pair former skipper Waugh said. defeat against New South had put on triple figures, with “They’ve played three games so Wales. Quiney predicting big things they’re in the groove. They’re prob- The two-Test left-hander for his teammate. ably confident and relaxed, at the said it was great to see the Vic- “He’s a very big talent, him peak of their powers. torian batsmen stand up in a and Handscomb are ones to “It will be a parochial home much-improved effort, which keep an eye on,” he said. crowd in Auckland. It’s a very diffi- has put their Shield final ambi- “He’s the kind of bloke that cult place to play and win over there. tions back on track. once he gets to that hundred “Australia probably would be But Quiney believes a huge mark again, he’s going to make slight underdogs. I know the Kiwis first-innings lead will prove some big ones.” would hate to think they’re favour- vital in the final outcome of the Dan Christian (25 not out) ites but I think they’re probably match, especially with the and James Pattinson (zero not slight favourites for this game. pitch expected to become out) will be looking to build the “It would be nice to see them more spin-friendly as the game Vics’ lead well past triple fig- under a bit of pressure with the ex- goes on. ures when play resumes at Victoria’s Rob Quiney celebrates his century in the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at TIO pectation to beat Australia and see “Our batting really needed 10am today. 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