Hussey flays weary Victoria
Michael Hussey guided Western Australia to the comfort of first-innings points and a 259-run lead against Victoria in 42-degree heat at the WACA
Western Australia 6 for 414 (Hussey 202*, Langer 75) lead Victoria 155 by 259 runs
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On a day when temperatures as high as 42 degrees were recorded in Perth, Victoria wilted. A brief shower during the tea break helped reduce some of the heat, and the 20-minute delay which ensued would have been welcomed most by Victoria's bowlers. But is was temporary respite.
The star was Hussey, who completed the second double hundred of his career shortly before bad light brought a premature end to the day. He smashed 31 fours, and moved to within 10 runs of 7000 in the competition, offering only one chance, when on 131, but Shane Warne spilt the slip catch.
It was a day to forget for Warne, who ended with 1 for 84, although none of the bowlers seriously threatened to check Hussey's progress. Resuming on 0 for 129, Justin Langer was caught behind by Peter Roach off Michael Lewis for 76 inside an hour, but Chris Rogers (40) carried on where he had left off before falling to an outstanding diving catch by Warne.
Hussey and Ryan Campbell then combined for an 88-run sixth wicket partnership, Campbell taking on the aggressive role with a 62-ball 46.
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