Australian batsman ... Phil Hughes stars in their pre-Ashes tour game against Somerset in Taunton. Source: AAP
Phil Hughes produced a timely 76 not out but the Australians put team first by declaring early on day three of their pre-Ashes tour game against Somerset in Taunton.
Hughes looked comfortable at the crease, pocketing 12 boundaries in an innings which might go a long way to helping save his position for the first Test at Trent Bridge.
However, the left-hander was robbed of a chance to push for a century when Michael Clarke made it clear he's playing for the win by declaring with just a one-run lead at five for 321.
Somerset are 0-62 at lunch, and lead by 61 runs.
Hughes' demotion to No.5 for the tour match indicates he has some work to do to play in the Test series.
He's certainly dropped in the pecking order for top-three positions, but Hughes showed perhaps he could work as a middle-order batsman during his composed 163 minutes at the crease.
James Faulkner was the other not out batsman for the Australians with 22, an important contribution as he builds his case for first Test inclusion.
New coach Darren Lehmann already made it clear he wanted to see runs from Faulkner if the Tasmanian was to force his way in as a fourth pace bowling option.
Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was out lbw on the first ball of the day for 38.
Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle made a better start to the second innings than he did in the first, and had figures of 0-11 from five overs.
James Pattinson and Faulkner also threatened early but with no breakthrough.
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