Surrey's Amar Virdi stars for England Lions on day one against Queensland

Surrey off-spinner Amar Virdi claimed four wickets for the England Lions as Queensland raced to 396-8 declared in their three-day match at the Allan Border Oval.

The 19-year-old was given special permission to join the game, which does not have first-class status, after Nottinghamshire-bound Paul Coughlin injured his hip in the field.

And Virdi took his opportunity well with four wickets before Lions openers Nick Gubbins and Keaton Jennings negotiated a tricky session to reach 19 without loss at stumps on what was a tough first day in Brisbane.

"It was a tough day, really hot, but I really enjoyed it," Virdi told ecb.co.uk. "It's more of a training camp out here in Australia but after all the work and prep in the nets, it's nice to get out and play.

"All in all it was a good day - four wickets, and nice bowling on an Australian wicket - it's my first time out here, so it's a great experience. The pitches are definitely different, with more pace and bounce than I'm used to at home - a bit more purchase and bite. That's interesting for me."

Virdi was not the only Lions bowler to impress, despite Queensland racking up an impressive score.

Mark Wood and Tom Curran were both praised by captain Jennings for the way they bowled with new and old ball, while Somerset spinner Jack Leach also picked up a wicket.

However, Coughlin, who joined Nottinghamshire from Durham at the end of the season, will take no further part in the match as he awaits the results of scans.