Silk all class as Tasmania preserve prime spot

Tasmania 219 & 228 for six (Silk 84*, Sandhu 2-47) beat Queensland 282 and 160 (Clayton 102, Bell 6-39) by 4 wickets

“He’s going fantastic, career-best figures and a 10-wicket haul,” Silk said. “We do not have that form of [gettable] chase with out his effort.

“I’m really rapt with how everyone approached it. It was a good collective effort.

“It’s not usually we come right here [to Brisbane] and get the factors.”

Queensland captain Jimmy Peirson was among the Bulls to struggle with sickness in the intense Brisbane heat. Clayton was physically ill during his epic 181-ball knock. Ben McDermott was the only other batter to reach double figures having fallen for 16 yesterday.

“I’m feeling higher as we speak, however I used to be on my deathbed yesterday to be sincere,” Peirson mentioned.

“It’s not enjoyable, gastro. Unfortunately, we could not get the win as we speak, however [if we can get] three wins in our final three video games, we’ll give ourselves an opportunity.”

Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell was the first wicket to fall in Tasmania’s chase when his wild slash resulted in an edge through to the keeper. The Tigers were in early trouble at 2 for 13 when Tim Ward’s attempted hook off a rising Mark Steketee delivery gave Peirson his second catch.

Charlie Wakim (36) and Silk helped steady the ship with a 60-run stand. But when Gurinder Sandhu trapped Wakim lbw before finding the edge of Jake Doran’s bat 10 overs later, Tasmania were looking wobbly at four down and still needing 125 more runs to win.

Silk and Beau Webster (28 off 41 balls) led the counter-attack as Tasmania got their run chase back on track. Webster struck three fours and a six, but his bid to keep the runs flowing came undone when he inside-edged Liam Guthrie onto his stumps.

Bradley Hope added some useful runs, earlier than Owen struck three fours and a six to close the door fully on Queensland.