Matt Renshaw's second century of the season puts heat on Sam Konstas ahead of NSW's mammoth chase
Matt Renshaw's second century of the Sheffield Shield season has put all eyes on Sam Konstas ahead of a thrilling chase for NSW against Queensland.
Konstas was sent back to Shield after being part of the Sri Lankan Test tour in order for him to play his first match at the Gabba.
He failed in the first innings, scoring 3, and faces an uphill battle to chase down 407 more runs.
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Renshaw was the hero for his side on day three, hitting 125 not out before Queensland declared at 3-289, setting NSW a target of 418.
Earlier in the match, Queensland's Jack Clayton hit 134 in the first innings while NSW captain Jack Edwards hit back with 108. Xavier Bartlett took 4-54 while Michael Neser finished with 3-23.
Matt Renshaw and Sam Konstas. Getty
Renshaw then carried his bat while Clayton was on 76 when he retired hurt with a hamstring injury.
The former Australian opener's first hundred of the Shield came in mid-November, hitting 121 against Tasmania.
"I had a really good bit of momentum in the last two, three Shield games after that first hundred," Renshaw told AAP.
"I wanted to keep that momentum going ... and today kept it nice and simple."
In reply, NSW had a horror start with Nic Maddinson gone for a duck three balls into the match with Michael Neser castling his stumps.
Konstas is not out on 9 while Ross Pawson has 1. The Blues are 1-11 after 8 overs.
"I back our bowlers to do the job. It might be at 5pm, might be at 3pm," Renshaw said.
Renshaw now has 440 runs for the Shield season at an average of 36.66. Jake Weatherald leads the competition with 620 runs at 51.66.
