Queensland 458 (Labuschagne 127, Peirson 123, Burns 85, Khawaja 72, Meredith 5-96) beat Tasmania 147 (Steketee 4-42) and 139 (Sandhu 5-41) by an innings and 172 runs

Three sensational individual displays by Queensland players inspired an innings win for their side in the Sheffield Shield season opener.

Bazley's timely catch was vital in the scheme of things as rain was forecast for the final day of the clash and Queensland needed wickets.

Queensland's win by an innings and 172 runs inside three days was the perfect start to their season and the Tigers were never in the hunt.

Australian Test stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja made massive contributors to the Bulls' win and struck early form ahead of the Test series against the West Indies and South Africa.

Peirson's innings knocked the stuffing out of the Tigers who were left with too much to do to save the game.