How often does this happen ?

[Donny]

In the opening round of the '07/08 Pura Cup in Aussie domestic cricket, two fast bowlers, Ashley Noffke and Matt Nicholson both hit unbeaten centuries. Noffke scored 100 n.o. in Queensland's 6 dec/544 and Nicho was 106 n.o. in NSW's 267. NSW was 7/89 when Nicho came to the crease. He batted at #9 and Noffke, at #8. Noffke also took 7/147 for the match and Nicho, who was first change, took 2/24 in the first innings rout of WA for 99. ----------------------------------------------- Other performances of note so far: Michael Di Venuto 0 & 178, David Hussey 104, Cam White 76, Travis Birt 36 & 72, George Bailey 4 & 76, Chris Simpson 117 n.o., Dan Marsh 0 & 92 n.o., 19 y.o. wicketkeeper Matthew Wade 83 and 4 catches (SA 8 down first innings) in his debut match for Victoria, Phil Jaques 13 & 71 n.o., Mark Cameron 5/33

[The Outsider]

Flat tracks and batting paradises.:P

[Donny]

Oh really ? Tasmania, the reigning champions, batted first at the Gabba and were out, mid afternoon, for 158. NSW batted first at the WACA and were 7/89. WA's first innings, same track, all out 99. South Australia is 8/162 in its first innings.

[Dirty_South]

Noffke is my fav player when I play the EA 07 domestic cricket :two_thumbs_up:

[Mr. Wicket]

I'm starting to gain some respect for Nicho after that ton. Casson and Kat were the only two others to get 50+ in either team's first innings. Heartwarming to see the Blues doing so well even though the national selections have really hurt them (no Clark, Clarke, Bracken, Haddin or Lee). Bit of a surprise to see Ben Rohrer left out though. I remember his f/c debut late last season - NSW got blitzed batting first by Tasmania (53 all out), were made to follow on against a pretty fine attack and Rohrer got a big ton in the second innings even though NSW lost. Seems like a real talent to be able to produce runs in that sort of pressure situation, and I hope he gets a few chances and some runs this season.

[Gambit]

Nearly happened in international cricket about 11 years ago. Link

[Holysmoke]

Nearly happened in international cricket about 11 years ago. Link

IIRC Strang was a leggie.

[Donny]

Thanks Gambo. Two players batting at #8 - in the same match - making 363 between them with neither being dismissed. Amazing. Wasim and Saqlain adding 313 for the 8th. wicket Yes Strang was a leggie but nonetheless a bowler. Wasim, of course, was a magnificent all-rounder. Records achieved in that Test remain unbeaten: Highest score batting at #8 in Test match : 257 not out by Wasim Akram. Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq gets cricket Test record 313 for 8th wicket. Most Sixes in a Test innings : 12 sixes by Wasim Akram. Nathan Astle and Matt Hayden have since gone close, with 11.

[MundaPakistani]

Nearly happened in international cricket about 11 years ago. Link

Waqar Younis -0/90 and 1/60 against ZIM:confused_smile: That 2nd major back injury in 1995 really killed his career.

[Rajiv]

Waqar Younis -0/90 and 1/60 against ZIM:confused_smile: That 2nd major back injury in 1995 really killed his career.

ya but p. Strang and Saq at 4 and 5 so must me turning-a-lot

[MundaPakistani]

ya but p. Strang and Saq at 4 and 5 so must me turning-a-lot

With Waqar pitch was hardly ever a factor. I know for a fact that i watched this match but unfortunately don't remember any thing other than Wasim's sixes and Saqi getting bowled.

[Donny]

Salil, you'll be pleased to hear PJ has raced to and past his century. :regular_smile: 111 n.o.

[Mr. Wicket]

Yeah, I was already trumpeting that on the VTCB. Jaques for President! Or test opener, at least... :D

[Donny]

Looks to have the jump on Rogers. He's 150 n.o.

[Mr. Wicket]

Jump? Mate, this is a quantum leap. Two tons and an 80 in Pak for Aus A, another half century in the FR Cup a few days ago, and now 151 at lunch. Whoo. :D

[Donny]

Out for 167. Rogers has a possible 120 overs to answer on what now sounds like a good batting surface.

[Guest Hiten.]

Nearly happened in international cricket about 11 years ago. Link

well we could count Wasim's dbl century as 2 centuries by 2 bowlers ... i mean he frigging hit 257, HOWWWW the efff did he manage to hit dbl hundred :haha::haha:

[Dirty_South]

well we could count Wasim's dbl century as 2 centuries by 2 bowlers ... i mean he frigging hit 257' date=' HOWWWW the efff did he manage to hit dbl hundred :haha::haha:[/quote'] Even Jason hit a Double Century against the Bongs.... http://www.abc.net.au/cricket/scores/ckt_scorecard_974_2.htm

[Guest Hiten.]

Even Jason hit a Double Century against the Bongs.... http://www.abc.net.au/cricket/scores/ckt_scorecard_974_2.htm

oh yeahhhh, i completely forgot about that. But I'd rate Wasim's 257* higher than jasons.... Jason came as night watchman and he hit a 200.... but wasim came in when pak were in totters ...nonetheless, both require a pat on their back :two_thumbs_up:

[Mr. Wicket]

Out for 167. Rogers has a possible 120 overs to answer on what now sounds like a good batting surface.

Not much of an answer. Good batting surface, btw? NSW were 89/7 at one stage. WA 38/5 (and 99 all out), and now 44/3. Seems very much like a new ball bowler's wicket where the going's fairly tough early on in the innings. Most of the people making runs/hanging around at the crease have been lower order bats who've most likely come in when the ball's softened a bit, or exceptionally talented left handed opening bats who had better be opening at the Gabba. :D