Pura Cup, 2005/06 /

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane

Time for a format change

Mar 28, 2006: Peter English questions the format of a tournament final that encouraged Queensland to bat on and on

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane, 5th day

Johnson's six wickets lead Bulls to Pura Cup victory

Mar 28, 2006: Mitchell Johnson did not get to bat in Queensland's 6 for 900 declared, but he made sure he left a mark on the Pura Cup final with a six wicket-haul and ten for the match as the Bulls won by an innings and 354 runs

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane, 4th day

Bulls gorge on records in racking up 900

Mar 27, 2006: Queensland's two-year Pura Cup revenge is almost complete as they batted and battered Victoria into submission, boredom and a certain second place at the Gabba

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane, 3rd day

Brilliant Maher and Love add to Victoria misery

Mar 26, 2006: Jimmy Maher posted his highest first-class score and Martin Love nailed his fourth century in a final as Queensland tightened their grip on the Pura Cup

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane, 2nd day

Maher hundred gives Queensland the edge

Mar 25, 2006: Queensland stormed into the Pura Cup final as Jimmy Maher's unbeaten 159 swung the match away from Victoria on the second day

Queensland v Victoria, Pura Cup final, Brisbane, 1st day

Hodge makes a point with superb century

Mar 24, 2006: Brad Hodge produced a fine century that put his name back in front of the Australian selectors and pushed Victoria into a strong position

Pura Cup final 2005-06

Queensland understand dangers of being No. 1

Mar 23, 2006: Jimmy Maher's team enters the Pura Cup final against Victoria on Friday as the competition's dominant team

Pura Cup final 2005-06

Victoria hit by Denton appendicitis

Mar 22, 2006: Gerard Denton's shock withdrawal with appendicitis has upset Victoria's preparations for the Pura Cup final against Queensland starting on Friday

Cosgrove picks up ING Cup award

Bichel wins Pura Cup Player of the Year prize

Mar 22, 2006: Andy Bichel was named the Pura Cup Player of the Year at the Gabba

Pura Cup final 2005-06

Queensland ready for Love to break finals record

Mar 20, 2006: Martin Love will set a Queensland record on Friday when he plays his 10th domestic first-class final in the Pura Cup decider against Victoria

Technology magazine announces annual awards

Cricinfo Australia named country's best sports website

Mar 16, 2006: Cricinfo Australia has been voted the best sports site in Australia for 2005 by a leading technology magazine

Dorey leads 15-man Centre of Excellence intake

National selectors decide on first-class Academy squad

Mar 15, 2006: Australia's push for suitable national-team back-up has forced Trevor Hohns's selection panel to choose this year's Academy squad

South Australia v New South Wales, Pura Cup, Adelaide, 4th day

South Australia win but lose finals race

Mar 13, 2006: Jason Gillespie's five wickets drove South Australia to a satisfying victory, but it wasn't enough to reach the Pura Cup final

Victoria v Western Australia, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 4th day

Victoria book place in Pura Cup decider

Mar 13, 2006: Victoria sealed their place in the Pura Cup final against Queensland for the fourth time in seven seasons with a fighting victory against Western Australia

Victoria v Western Australia, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 3rd day

Victoria set to chase 361

Mar 12, 2006: Western Australia were in control at the end of the third day at St Kilda and have a chance of sealing a berth in the Pura Cup final

South Australia v New South Wales, Pura Cup, Adelaide, 3rd day

Blues chase 343 for victory

Mar 12, 2006: Sporting declarations by rival captains Brad Haddin and Darren Lehmann set up a tantalising finish to the Pura Cup game between New South Wales and South Australia at Adelaide

Tasmania v Queensland, Pura Cup, Hobart, 3rd day

Drew and Hilfenhaus destroy Queensland

Mar 12, 2006: Queensland collapsed in spectacular fashion as Tasmania swept to victory by an innings and 40 runs in their last preliminary match of the season

South Australia v New South Wales, Pura Cup, Adelaide, 2nd day

South Australia strike after scoring 541

Mar 11, 2006: South Australia dominated New South Wales for the second successive day in their Pura Cup match at Adelaide

Tasmania v Queensland, Pura Cup, Hobart, 2nd day

Tigers keep brawling despite Queensland's best Hopes

Mar 11, 2006: Michael Bevan blasted an authoritative century to help Tasmania consolidate a solid position on the second day and keep their brave push for a spot in the final very much alive

Victoria v Western Australia, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 2nd day

Dorey's six inspires WA

Mar 11, 2006: Brett Dorey's fiery spell, when he was rewarded with a six-wicket haul, helped Western Australia gain a vital lead in Melbourne and harbour thoughts of entering the Pura Cup final