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Astle completes double century

BRISBANE, NOV. 2. Nathan Astle was finally out for 223 as New Zealand declared at 444 for nine on the second day of its tour match against Queensland today.

The hosts were 140 for one in reply at the close of play, with Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden unbeaten on 56.

Astle's seven-hour innings, in which he faced 380 deliveries, included 27 fours and two sixes. Astle, who resumed on 160 with New Zealand 332 for six, fell with the score on 427 for nine, caught in the deep by Hayden off Andrew Symonds.

lThe scores: New Zealand (1st innings) 444 for nine decl. (S. Fleming 69, N. Astle 223, C. Cairns 39, A. Parore 30) vs Queensland (1st innings) 140 for one (M. Hayden 56 batting, J. Maher 47, M. Love 33 batting).

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