Matt Condon scored a breakthrough century for the Comets on Thursday against Ireland. Photo: Rohan Thomson <\/p>\n
ACT Comets youngster Matt Condon stamped himself as a star of the future, scoring a century at almost a run a ball in a one-wicket loss to Ireland on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The 18-year-old anchored the Comets' innings with a superb knock, bringing up his ton with a six as he made 126 from just 128 balls in a competitive total of 5-305. <\/p>\n
However, it wasn't enough to deny Ireland a second straight win in Canberra, the visitors reaching the target with 10 balls to spare in a thrilling finish at Manuka Oval. <\/p>\n
Condon got away to a shaky start before finding his feet, the opener just clearing the fence over the fielder at deep long on to reach three figures. <\/p>\n
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\"It's ridiculous. I never thought this day would come and it's massive for me in the future,\" Condon said. <\/p>\n
\"I couldn't have swung any harder and I just cleared the boundary. <\/p>\n
\"I had no idea what score I was on. <\/p>\n
\"The batting powerplay was on with only three fielders out so I had to have a dip. <\/p>\n
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