White ton but Warriors still chasing win
Victorian Cameron White cracked an unbeaten ton but the former Test and one-day representative acknowledged he still had plenty to do to stave off outright defeat against Western Australia in the Shield clash in Perth.
Forced to follow-on after being bowled out for 198 in reply to WA’s 8(dec)-581, the Bushrangers were 5-272 in their second innings - still trailing by 111 going into the final day at the WACA Ground.
White (110 not out) reached his century just before stumps, belting 15 fours and one six in an entertaining knock.
Dan Christian was the other not out batsman on 10, having shared a 44-run partnership with White, who knows there is still a long way to go to save the game.
“It’s nice to get a few runs, but there is some more work to do tomorrow, hopefully we can push on,” White said.
The wickets were shared around by the WA bowlers, Michael Hogan starting the inroads by removing Peter Handscomb (27) just before lunch.
Stand-in Victoria skipper Rod Quiney moved past 50 with his eighth four of the innings, but was on his way next ball with Mitch Marsh (1-53) knocking over his stumps.
Ashton Agar (1-45) clean bowled Glenn Maxwell for a patient 35, while the recalled David Hussey was unable to back-up his first innings 85 when he was dismissed for nine off the bowling of Nathan Coulter-Nile.
Victoria started the day at 7-158 in their first innings, adding 40 before losing their last wicket just before lunch.
