In reply, Tasmania began strongly and went to stumps at 166/0, with the openers batting for over the fours hours on a slow pitch on day two, and none of the six bowlers for the Indians providing any breakthrough. At 88 overnight, captain Jamie Cox completed his century, his 24th in first-class cricket, the following morning before being dismissed for 139, while Dene Hills made 84.
In response, Tasmania started strongly and reached stumps at 166/0, with the opening batsmen playing for over four hours on a slow pitch on day two, and none of the six Indian bowlers making any headway. At 88 overnight, captain Jamie Cox achieved his century, his 24th in first-class cricket, the following morning before being dismissed for 139, while Dene Hills scored 84.