Queensland cruise to seven-wicket win

Queensland 384 and 3 for 87 beat Tasmania 216 and 253 by seven wickets
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Shane Watson: charging to victory © Getty Images

As expected, Queensland beat Tasmania by seven wickets at Brisbane, wrapping up the win before lunch on the final day.

But they had to overcome a nervous first half-hour as Damien Wright and Adam Griffith reduced them to 3 for 30 with blistering opening spells. Chasing only 86 to win, Queensland were still not in any serious trouble, and Shane Watson and Craig Philipson then combined to knock off the runs without any further alarms.

Queensland, who took maximum points from the game, are now on 22 points, 10 clear of nearest rivals New South Wales, with the rest of the states level on six points.

Andy Bichel was named Man of the Match for his first-innings 69 and seven wickets, including five in Tasmania's second innings.