Queensland slump to Casson

Western Australia 427 for 9 (Goodwin 156, Rogers 94) v Queensland 280 for 7 (Perren 95
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Beau Casson mesmerised the Queensland middle-order, as Western Australia moved towards a first-innings lead in their Pura Cup match at Perth. Chasing WA's 427 for 9, the Bulls collapsed to 280 for 7 at stumps, after losing five wickets for 23 in the last hour.

Up until that point, Queensland had been racing into the distance at 207 for 1. But Casson claimed the vital scalp of Martin Love for 66, via a sharp chance to Justin Langer at slip, and the momentum tumbled away. Clinton Perren then fell for 95 to a controversial lbw decision, before Ben Edmondson bounced back from an early mauling to have Chris Simpson caught behind for 4.

But with Stuart Law still standing, Queensland seemed certain to weather the storm. He failed to pick Casson's googly in the first over of a new spell, however, and was clean bowled for 39. Casson then trapped wicketkeeper Wade Seccombe three balls later, as the Bulls stumbled towards the close.

Edmondson completed the late rally by removing James Hopes (3) and finished with figures of 2 for 4 from his final four of the day. It was a fine turnaround after being thumped for five straight boundaries by Law. Queensland's slump mirrored WA's effort yesterday when they stumbled from 363 for 3 to be 378 for 6 at the close.

Western Australia had earlier meandered to 427 for 9 when Justin Langer declared.