ING Cup final: Queensland Bulls to host New South Wales Blues
The Queensland Bulls host reigning domestic one-day champions New South Wales Blues at The Gabba this Sunday (24 February) in the final of the 2001-02 ING Cup.
The teams' 2001-02 head-to-head record of one win apiece, points to a close final encounter.
The Blues claimed victory by five wickets in Sydney on 18 November and the Bulls took the points at The Gabba on 30 November after a six-wicket win.
Queensland's chances received a major boost during the week when captain Stuart Law and fast-bowler Michael Kasprowicz were deemed available for selection.
Law returns to lead the Bulls after fracturing a knuckle during the Bulls' Pura Cup loss to the Southern Redbacks three weeks ago.
Kasprowicz bowled with enough confidence during the week to satisfy selectors of his recovery from a hamstring strain.
The New South Wales Blues, who defeated the Western Warriors by six wickets in last year's Mercantile Mutual Cup final, have named a 13-man squad for Sunday's match.
Powerful all-rounder Don Nash, Manly Warringah batsman Matthew Phelps and former Queensland one-day spinner Dale Turner have all been added to Blues squad.
Blues one-day star Michael Bevan will undergo a fitness test at 1000 tomorrow morning (Saturday 23 February) after suffering from a strained hamstring.
Bevan injured the tendon during the Blues' Pura Cup match against the Western Warriors in Perth on Monday (18 February).
Teams
Queensland Bulls - Stuart Law (c), Jimmy Maher, Martin Love, Andrew Symonds, Clinton Perren, Lee Carseldine, James Hopes, Wade Seccombe, Ashley Noffke, Nathan Hauritz, Michael Kasprowicz, Joe Dawes (all 12 to play).
NSW Blues - Shane Lee (captain), Brad Haddin, Matthew Phelps, Corey Richards, Michael Bevan, Michael Clarke, Mark Higgs, Dominic Thornely, Shawn Bradstreet, Don Nash, Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark, Dale Turner (one to be omitted).
Sunday's final starts at 0900. Gates open at 8am.
Tickets cost $14 for adults, $8 for children u/16 and pensioners. A family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) costs $28. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster7 on 1300 136 122, www.ticketmaster7.com.au or at Ticketmaster7 outlets.
© 2002 Australian Cricket Board
| Teams | Australia. |
| First Class Teams | New South Wales. |
| Players/Umpires | Stuart Law, Michael Kasprowicz, Don Nash, Matthew Phelps, Darin Turner, Michael Bevan. |
| Season | Australian Domestic Season |
| Internal Links | ING Cup, 2001/02. |
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