Victoria vs Queensland, Final at Brisbane, Mar 24 2006 - Match Result

Peter English questions the format of a tournament final that encouraged Queensland to bat on and on

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'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

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