Western Australia suffered a shocking collapse in their One-Day Cup clash against Tasmania at the WACA Ground. The reigning one-day champions were bowled out for just 53, marking the lowest one-day score in their history and the second-lowest in the tournament’s records. Despite starting relatively strong at 2/52, WA lost their final eight wickets for just a single run, in a batting meltdown that stunned spectators.
Western Australia Collapse to 53 After a Promising Start
After being sent in to bat by Tasmania, WA seemed poised for a competitive total with D’Arcy Short leading the charge. Short scored 22 before the team’s nightmare began. At 2/52, WA looked relatively stable after 15.3 overs. But from there, an astonishing collapse followed. In just 4.4 overs, the home team lost eight wickets for a single run, which came from a wide ball down the leg side.
WA’s collapse was nothing short of calamitous. Six batters, including notable names like Ashton Turner, Cooper Connolly, and Hilton Cartwright, failed to register a run, leaving fans and commentators in disbelief. The batters faced a combined 26 balls without scoring, marking one of the worst collapses in domestic cricket history.
Beau Webster’s Career-Best Performance
Tasmania’s all-rounder Beau Webster was the star of the match, producing a career-best performance with the ball. Webster took an incredible 6/17 in just six overs, showcasing his potential as a future Test player for Australia. His outstanding bowling performance not only sealed the victory for Tasmania but also reinforced his growing reputation as a strong contender to replace Cameron Green in the Test squad.
Billy Stanlake also contributed to the carnage, taking 3/12 as Tasmania decimated WA’s batting lineup. The final eight wickets fell in just five overs, with Tasmania’s bowlers dominating every aspect of the game.
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Historic Low for Western Australia
Western Australia’s final total of 53 now stands as their lowest one-day score ever, beating their previous worst. It is also the second-lowest score in the history of the tournament, surpassed only by South Australia’s 51 all out against Tasmania in Hobart in 2003.
The collapse came just days after WA celebrated a dominant Sheffield Shield win at the same venue, making this defeat even more shocking. The drastic shift in performance left many questioning the stability of their batting lineup in the one-day format.
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