Phil Jaques a lot.
against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval.
Playing a lone hand with a sore arm, Jaques' fighting 82 was not innings.
Hilfenhaus (3-79) to have NSW on the back foot.
morning.
returned to open the batting.
rot set in.
still a lot of cricket left," Jaques said.
"To lose Dom (Thornely) at that point was unfortunate.
We felt like we were just starting to get on top a little bit.
played on.
partnership together.
"
In contrast to the disappointed Jaques, Butterworth was all smiles as he continued his meteoric rise this season.
Despite being a one-day regular for the Tigers, Butterworth did smashed by NSW by an innings and 165 runs at the SCG.
heroes.
of a maiden cup victory in their first home final.
must seal an outright victory to claim a 45th domestic title.
ever want to give it back," Butterworth said.
"I've been bowling well but batting not as good. This game I did that."
his first two overs, forcing skipper Dan Marsh to drag him from the attack.
Hilfenhaus caused problems, reducing NSW to 2-48, including skipper Simon Katich for just four.
Four balls after the tea break, Hilfenhaus had Thornely caught hooking to have NSW at 3-137, starting its horror final session.
Earlier, NSW quick Doug Bollinger was the pick of the Blues' Cup final record with five dismissals in an innings.
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