Doran scores ton as rain cruels Tigers against Bulls

Tasmania's Jake Doran has made a superb 101 against Queensland before play ended early on day two. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Jake Doran has notched his fifth first-class century before rain washed away Tasmania's quest for a Sheffield Shield outright victory against Queensland.

The 27-year-old, resuming day two on his overnight score of 86, made a superb 101 as the Tigers progressed to a commanding 5-394.

Only 9.1 overs were possible on Saturday before driving rain settled in above Allan Border Field and continued until play was called off mid-afternoon.

Day one hero Jake Weatherald (186) had only added one to his overnight score when he played back to a full Mitchell Swepson legspinner and was trapped in front.

Doran brought up his ton off 101 deliveries with a delightful late cut off Bryce Street to the third man boundary.

Jake Doran notched a century for Tasmania.
Jake Doran en route to an almost run-a-ball hundred in the rain-affected Shield clash in Queensland.

The new ball moved around under heavy skies and Mark Steketee troubled Doran before luring him into a drive that was snaffled by wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson.

Beau Webster (17 not out) was looking composed but unable to kick on due to the weather.

Fine conditions are forecast for Sunday but Tasmania are the only team in position to push for a win with a declaration expected overnight.

The Tigers bowlers will need to take 20 wickets and restrict the hosts to meagre totals if they are to record their first win of the season.

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