Tasmania’s Caleb Jewell’s unbeaten century could see him return to Shield team

Tasmanian Caleb Jewell is hopeful his lean run of form is behind him after the opener finished unbeaten on 105 against Victoria on Thursday night.

Tasmanian Caleb Jewell is hopeful his lean run of form is behind him after the opener finished unbeaten on 105 against Victoria on Thursday night.

Jewell, who hasn’t played in the Sheffield Shield team since November, blasted his first century of the summer coming in the One-Day Cup from 115 balls.

The 27-year-old said it will build some confidence in the back end of the summer.

“I mean it’s no secret it has been a pretty lean 18-months for me but I think the one-day stuff has been good,” Jewell said.

“It was nice to notch another hundred under the belt and get a win.

“I think we have been close in a few of our games, the first two games of the year were a bit toss dependant.

Caleb Jewell of Tasmania bats during the ODC match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on February 13, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Caleb Jewell of Tasmania raises the bat after scoring a half century during the ODC match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on February 13, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

“Which we have been on the receiving end of a couple of times and we’ve also done it as well.

“Playing a bit of catch up, trying for a bonus point but not quite to be.”

The latest Australian debutant Beau Webster and Hurricanes match winner Mitch Owen returned to the Tigers line-up for the win over Victoria.

“I think we walk taller, especially with Beau, a leader of the group,” Jewell said.

“He got an opportunity up the order, we looked pretty top heavy with him and Mitchy.

“It’s exciting times and big back after the season with the Shield coming.”

Jewell finished the 2023/24 Sheffield Shield summer with 556 runs from 21 at an average of 26.47 which included a 227 against Western Australia.

Across the four Shield matches he has played this season, Jewell has scored just 125 runs at an average of 20.83 with a top score of 61 in the first innings against Western Australia.

Jewell last played for the Tigers in the Sheffield Shield when Tasmania drew with Queensland in November.

The opening bat was bowled by Tom Whitney for just four while fellow opener Jake Weatherald amassed 186 from 204 balls.

Jewell said there is a difference between the way he plays in the two formats.

“I think it’s probably a lot more clearer for me in 50-over cricket just to go and play my shots,” Jewell said.

“Easier said than done when the ball is probably moving around a bit.

“Just finding the balance I think, it’s a forever ending battle for most openers around the country.

“Hopefully I get another chance and find it.”