Khawaja and Maddinson take off

New South Wales 3 for 366 (Khawaja 175*, Maddinson 113) v South Australia
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Usman Khawaja sent a timely reminder to the national selectors and Nic Maddinson became New South Wales' youngest first-class debutant to reach three figures as the pair crushed South Australia. After Maddinson, 18 years and 294 days, collected 113, Khawaja raced to an unbeaten 175 to push the Blues to 3 for 366 at stumps on the opening day.

In a stunning display of young talent - Khawaja was the veteran of the stand at 23 - the pair put on 153 at more than four an over to gain the momentum over the hosts. Khawaja, who hit 28 fours, toured with the Test team during the winter and the size of his contribution will be noticed, especially if he goes on to a double-century.

Maddinson, the left-handed opener, will gain immediate attention for his display, which included 17 fours and two sixes, and ended with a mistake to the part-time medium pace of Daniel Harris. The performance was even more special because the Blues had battled to 1 for 66 at lunch, with Maddinson on 29, and was all over before tea.

Maddinson took the record from Arthur Morris, who was almost 19 when he posted 148 against Queensland in 1940-41. Only Archie Jackson, Ian Craig and Doug Walters have raised centuries for the Blues at a younger age.

South Australia's mostly imported bowling attack struggled for penetration without Peter George, who is in India with the Test side. Chris Duval, the only home-grown specialist, removed Phil Jaques (20) before lunch while Ben Edmondson, who was picked up from Western Australia, collected Peter Forrest after tea for 11.