Western Australia Suffers Historic Batting Collapse in One-Day Cup
Western Australia boasted a line-up featuring 11 players with international experience. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Cameron Bancroft was dismissed for 14 runs, leading to a devastating sequence of wickets. In quick succession, captain Ashton Turner fell lbw to Webster, Josh Inglis was bowled by Stanlake, and Hilton Cartwright followed suit shortly after.
In a shocking display of batting failure, Western Australia suffered one of the most remarkable collapses in professional cricket history during their One-Day Cup match against the Tasmanian Tigers at the WACA Ground. The defending champions went from a promising position of 52-2 to a dismal total of 53 all out, losing eight wickets for just one run — a wide — in a mere 28 legal deliveries.
Record-Setting Collapse
The collapse ranks among the worst in cricket history, with Western Australia losing six players without scoring, all from the fifth to the tenth positions in their batting order. Beau Webster starred for Tasmania, taking 6 wickets for just 17 runs, while Billy Stanlake added to the devastation with figures of 3-12. Western Australia was dismissed in only 20.1 overs, marking their total as the second-lowest in One-Day Cup history.
Quick Victory for Tasmania
Tasmania capitalized on Western Australia's misfortunes, needing just 8.3 overs to chase down the target, securing a seven-wicket victory. Mitch Owen was the top scorer for the Tigers with 29 runs, while Matthew Wade contributed an unbeaten 21 from just 13 balls to help his side ease to their first win of the tournament.
The Collapse Unfolds
Western Australia boasted a line-up featuring 11 players with international experience. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Cameron Bancroft was dismissed for 14 runs, leading to a devastating sequence of wickets. In quick succession, captain Ashton Turner fell lbw to Webster, Josh Inglis was bowled by Stanlake, and Hilton Cartwright followed suit shortly after. Webster continued his impressive performance, dismissing Cooper Connolly and then taking two wickets in successive deliveries, effectively ending the innings.
D'Arcy Short's contribution of 22 runs was one of only two double-digit scores from the team, reflecting their struggle at the crease. This loss left Western Australia in a precarious position in the tournament, with only one victory from their first four matches as they aim for their fourth consecutive One-Day Cup title.
This match will likely be remembered as a low point in Western Australia's cricketing history, highlighting the unpredictability of the game and the challenges teams can face. With the tournament continuing, the defending champions will need to regroup and find a way to regain their form if they hope to salvage their season.
