Western Australia Suffers Historic Collapse in One-Day Cup
In a stunning turn of events during the One-Day Cup in Australia, Western Australia experienced a remarkable collapse, losing eight wickets for just one run against Tasmania. The defending champions, who have claimed the title three times in a row, were bowled out for a mere 53 runs in a match held in Perth.
Match Summary:
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Western Australia Innings: After starting at a promising 52-2, the team quickly fell apart on a green, bouncy pitch, leading to a dramatic batting failure. The last eight wickets fell for just one run, with only a wide contributing to the score. Numbers five to ten in the batting order all registered ducks, underscoring the severity of the collapse.
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Top Performers: Tasmania's Beau Webster delivered a standout performance with the ball, claiming 6 wickets for just 17 runs. Billy Stanlake also contributed significantly, taking 3 wickets for 12 runs. Their effective bowling ensured a swift end to Western Australia’s innings.
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Tasmania’s Chase: Tasmania easily chased down the target, scoring 55 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in just 8.3 overs, sealing a seven-wicket victory.
Historical Context:
- This defeat marks one of the lowest scores in the tournament’s history, with Western Australia’s total of 53 only surpassed by South Australia’s 51 against Tasmania in 2003.
- The collapse also set a new record for the worst eight-wicket loss in Australian domestic 50-over cricket, breaking the previous record of 8-24 set by Victoria in the 2002-03 season.
Implications: The match serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket, even for a team composed entirely of Australian internationals. Western Australia will need to regroup and reassess as they look to bounce back from this unprecedented defeat in the ongoing tournament.
