Andrew Symonds unleashed his second knockout punch on Western Australia in as many days to ignite Queensland's cricket season at the Gabba today.

After terrorising the Warriors in yesterday's four-day Pura Cup match, Symonds delivered another blistering attack in the one-day ING Cup match to guide the Bulls to a seven-wicket win.

He smashed 91 runs from 57 balls in the Bulls' total of 3-191 in 29.5 overs, cruising past Western Australia's disappointing 7-189 from 50 overs.

The Bulls had to win the match in 40 overs to secure a bonus point and that was never in doubt once Symonds began his onslaught in the third over, almost overshadowing Jimmy Maher's excellent 71 not out from 81 balls.

After scoring an unbeaten 75 from 43 balls in yesterday's six-wicket win, Symonds came to the rescue of a Queensland team limping at 2-10, following the loss of Matthew Hayden (zero) and Martin Love (two).

He belted two boundaries from his first three balls to continue the trademark sideshow which has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting players in the country.

He finished with 13 fours and two sixes, falling short of his first domestic one-day century when he chipped a catch to third man.

Purists might grimace at some of Symonds' miscued swipes but cricket rarely tosses up pure entertainers in the class of the 26-year-old.

"Some days things just click and you hit your first ball in the middle of the bat and your confidence is really good," Symonds said.

"You're moving your feet well and you're lining the ball up well.

"I've trained hard early this season so it's good to get some runs on the board early."

Symonds' placement was as impressive as his power, and the Warriors will be happy to leave Brisbane tonight just to see the back of the right-hander.

But the Warriors bowlers were left with a tough task after their batsmen failed for the second time in as many days at the Gabba.

The Bulls quicks knocked over the Warriors yesterday but the visitors were unhinged by a teenage spinner today who was only called up at the last minute when swing bowler Adam Dale withdrew with a shoulder injury.

Nathan Hauritz cashed in with 3-23 from eight overs as the Warriors became bogged down on a surface which has become one of the favourites for Australian one-day batsmen.

Test batsman Damien Martyn (82 from 130 balls) did his best but the loss of international teammates Adam Gilchrist (eight), Justin Langer (three) and Simon Katich (10) left the Warriors without enough in the bank.

"It was a frustrating, disappointing day and we have to learn from it," Gilchrist said.

"But Queensland's bowlers did a terrific job in the Pura Cup game and they did it again today. Their spin bowling was excellent and that gave them a good mix-up."

The Bulls were delighted to take full points from their opening match after making a pact to improve on last season's below-par one-day performance.

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