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New South Wales v Western Australia, Pura Cup, Sydney, 3rd day Katich ton gives Blues command January 27, 2008
Western Australia 389 and 4 for 45 trail New South Wales 485 (Katich 189) by 51 runs Simon Katich's fourth Pura Cup century of the season gave second-placed New South Wales a handy lead and then four cheap Western Australian wickets put them in a strong position heading into the final day. Katich moved to 189 before chopping on to leg stump in sight of what would have been his fourth double-century in the past year. The ball clipped the bail and he became one of four victims for Ben Edmondson. Beau Casson added a useful 72 not out and was part of a stand with Katich that took New South Wales one run behind, then Nathan Bracken pitched in with 30. But Brad Haddin, perhaps overawed by being tipped to be Australia's new wicketkeeper-batsman following Adam Gilchrist's retirement, was an early casualty, adding five to his overnight 8 before being caught by Chris Rogers off Marcus North. Then came a procession as Doug Bollinger delivered two sharp blows, and Casson's slow left-armers also bagged a couple to send Western Australia's top order back. Three of the dismissals were lbws and they were in severe trouble at 4 for 36. Luke Pomersbach and Aaron Heal will resume with a huge task to push third-placed Western Australia into any kind of lead and then hang on for the draw. New South Wales, however, will be confident of capturing the final six wickets to keep their final bid secure. © Cricinfo
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