Overview
- Usman Khawaja top-scored with a composed 87 at the Gabba before edging Charlie Stobo, offering timely reassurance three weeks out from the Perth Test.
- Ryan Hadley briefly unsettled Khawaja with an early short ball, sharpening focus on how England’s pace threats could test Australia’s senior opener.
- Matthew Renshaw was out for 29 after dragging on, and Marnus Labuschagne fell cheaply, leaving the opening berth unresolved.
- An extended squad will be named after this Shield round, with Renshaw vying with Jake Weatherald for a place and Labuschagne expected to be included as his role is assessed.
- Queensland closed day three at 4-238 replying to NSW’s 7(dec)-429, with Jack Clayton unbeaten on 81 to all but ensure a draw.