New Delhi: Western Australia lost 8 wickets for just 1 in a batting collapse for the ages. The three-time defending champions scored 52-2 but were bundled out 53 runs in 20.1 overs on a green and bouncy pitch in Perth.
The one run they scored came from a wide, with batters from number five to 10 dismissed for a duck. Beau Webster picked up 6 wickets and gave away just 17 runs. It was the second-lowest score in the history of the One-Day Cup. Tasmania easily chased down the target in just 8.3 overs and won the match by 7 wickets.
Western Australia’s won three back-to-back titles but their bid for the fourth consecutive trophy hangs by a thread as they need to beat Victoria, South Australia and Queensland in their three remaining matches. They also have to rely on the results of other teams to secure a spot in the top two.
WA made a decent start despite losing the wicket of Aaron Hardie early in the innings. Bancroft and D’Arcy Short batted well together and stitched a partnership to help the team to 45/1 but Webster dismissed Short.
After that, Webster got another wicket and removed Cameron Bancroft and Billy Stanlake dismissed Josh Inglis on 1 run. Ashton Turner, Cooper Conolly, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson and Joel Paris all got out on a duck. Tasmania won their first match of the season, after a loss and a no-result in their first two matches.
Here are some social media reactions to Western Australia’s collapse:
ONE OF THE CRAZIEST COLLAPSE EVER…!!!!!
Western Australia 52/2 to 53/10 in One-Day Cup with 6 Ducks. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fwC5miKc0z
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 25, 2024
What on earth?!
Western Australia were 2/52, batting first in a #OneDayCup game at the WACA…
They were bowled out for 53! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QGPM9nEiom
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) October 25, 2024
Earlier today, Western Australia lost their 3rd wkt in the 16th over of a one-day match against Tasmania.
Then, things happened. Bowled out for 53 in the 21st over.
Western Australia had a full international lineup with its players turning out for Australia at least once. 😱 pic.twitter.com/VmqrZy3IQz
— Venkat Ananth (@venkatananth) October 25, 2024
Imagine going from 52/2 to 53 all out… Incredible collapse from Western Australia 🏏 pic.twitter.com/P2LoNXKpDk
— James (@Surreycricfan) October 25, 2024
