Rogers and North pile on runs for Western Australia
Chris Rogers was 16 runs short of a double-hundred as Western Australia made a fine start to their Pura Cup match against Victoria, ending the day at 359 for the loss of two wickets
Cricinfo staff
15-Oct-2006
Chris Rogers was 16 runs short of a double-hundred as Western Australia made a fine start to their Pura Cup match against Victoria, ending the day at 359 for the loss of two wickets. Opening the batting, Rogers put on 60 with Justin Langer, the captain who passed 8000 Pura Cup runs before he was caught for 25 off the fast bowling of Andrew McDonald.
After lunch Shane Warne turned the pressure on Shaun Marsh and he joined Langer after contributing 37 to the 68-run partnership for the second wicket. However, it was Warne's only breakthrough as Rogers and Marcus North destroyed the Victoria attack.
Rogers, who survived a dropped catch from David Hussey on 72, shared a fine stand of 231 with North and the pair both raised centuries. North, the vice-captain, finished unbeaten on 103 as the Warriors controlled the opening day.