Tail saves Australia A
06/18/2010 06:36:11 AM
Paceman Ben Hilfenhaus made a productive return for Australia A in its four-day match against Sri Lanka A in Brisbane on Friday - but it was with the bat, not ball.
Batting first, the hosts were 7-103 when Hilfenhaus, who has been out since last year with a knee injury, arrived to partner Steve O'Keefe.
The pair boosted Australia A to a respectable 208 at Allan Border field after off spinner Suchithra Senanayake's 8-70 gave Sri Lanka A the early advantage.
Senanayake completed a brilliant day when he ended the 105-run partnership and finished with his best figures in a first-class match.
Earlier he removed the first six batsmen as the hosts slipped to 6-92.
In reply, The Sri Lankans were 1-17 when bad light stopped play with Hilfenhaus bowling two overs and O'Keefe snaring the wicket of Tharanga Paranavitana for 3.
Play will start 30 minutes early (9am) on Saturday to make up for the lost time.