Jewell’s dazzling double makes for lengthy day for WA

Tasmania 183 and 537 for 8 (Jewell 227, Webster 100, Wakim 72, Hope 54*, Paris 3-76) lead West Australia 271 (Goodwin 85, Webster 3-30, Meredith 3-59) by 449 runs

Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell’s maiden double century, sealed with a slice of luck, has successfully batted Western Australia out of their Sheffield Shield conflict at Bellerive Oval.
Beau Webster additionally posted his tenth first-class century and his second of the season because the Tigers lead Western Australia by 449 runs with two wickets remaining forward of the ultimate day.

Jewell, dropped with out scoring on Saturday, started the day on 98 and loved two extra slices of luck on the best way to a career-best 227. Wicketkeeper Josh Philippe dropped an opportunity when the left-hander was on 165. He was then caught along with his weight on the mistaken foot as an edge flew between him and first slip to convey up Jewell’s 200.

Jewell and Webster stored coming at a tiring WA assault who could not discover a lot life within the Blundstone Arena wicket. They placed on 183 earlier than Bradley Hope’s unbeaten 56 rubbed salt into the WA’s wounds.
Joel Paris was the decide of the bowlers with three wickets whereas Cameron Green went for greater than seven an over as Jewell scored the sixth-highest first-class rating by a Tasmanian.

‘It most likely hasn’t actually sunk in but, what’s occurred,” Jewell said.

“I simply awoke in the beginning of the day fairly nervous about getting these first two runs, however [I’m] very blissful.

“Hopefully I can make the most of it and get another [big score] soon.”

He was cagey when requested what the plan could be on Monday. A victory would go some method to securing the table-topping Tigers’ place with two rounds till the ultimate.

“I’m sure we’ll have a bowl at some stage tomorrow. We’re still trying to win this game,” he stated.

“With fresh bowlers and a new ball, we can do some damage.”

WA coach Adam Voges stated Aaron Hardie (calf) was despatched from the sphere and unable to bowl as a precaution however would bat on Monday if required.

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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