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Ton beckons for Clayton as Shield game in balance

Jack Clayton will be on the cusp of a Shield century when play resumes on day three…

By Roger Vaughan · Cricket Australia

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Jack Clayton finished unbeaten on 99 as Queensland reached 5-202 against Victoria at the Gabba.
Victoria was bowled out for 307 earlier in the day, with Cameron Gannon taking 5-66.
Victorian captain Will Sutherland struck twice in one over to reduce Queensland to 2-33.

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Queensland batter Jack Clayton was left unbeaten on 99 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria at the Gabba. Facing 191 balls and hitting eight boundaries, Clayton anchored Queensland's response, guiding the home team to 5-202 in reply to Victoria's first-innings total of 307.

Victoria earlier resumed on 9-282 before being bowled out, with Cameron Gannon taking 5-66. Victorian captain Will Sutherland took two early wickets, while Matt Hennig claimed two dismissals, leaving Queensland in trouble before Clayton and Hayden Kerr held firm until the close of play.

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Ton beckons for Clayton as Shield game in balance

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