Opening batsman Daniel Payne today said he was shocked after being named to make his debut for Queensland against Victoria at the Gabba on Wednesday.

Payne will replace Jimmy Maher, who flies out on Saturday with the Australian one day cricket squad for South Africa.

He and left-arm spinner Matthew Anderson come into the Bulls' squad at a crucial time with Queensland needing first innings points to host the Pura Cup final at the Gabba.

"Just shock," said Payne today when asked his reaction to getting the selectors' nod.

"I didn't really think I'd play this year, maybe next year. But it's come now so you've got to make the most of it."

Payne is the seventh player to make his debut for the Bulls this season.

He began his cricket career for the Gold Coast as a teenager before switching to the Redlands Tigers three seasons ago in the Brisbane club competition.

He's scored 540 runs for Redlands in the first grade premiership this season and notched up two half centuries against New Zealand with a Queensland Academy of Sport outfit last October.

Payne said he would rely on advice from former Redlands captain Maher when he steps into his shoes on Wednesday.

"He's kind of seen me develop. He's ... had a bit of influence," the 24-year-old said.

"He's always said if you're going to score runs you've got to play it straight for as long as you can and that's hopefully what I'll try and do.

"I'm just going to enjoy it and keep it simple and watch the ball, try not to let the nerves get too much in the way."

Anderson, who was 12th man during the Bulls' recent win over South Australia in Adelaide, replaces Nathan Hauritz who will join Maher in South Africa for the one day series.

Queensland: Stuart Law (c), Brendan Nash, Daniel Payne, Martin Love, Andrew Symonds, Lee Carseldine, Wade Seccombe, Ashley Noffke, Michael Kasprowicz, Joe Dawes, Scott Brand, Matthew Anderson (12th man to be named).

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