One Day Cup: Losing 8 Wickets for Just 1 Run, Western Australia’s ends at 53 after being 52/2
In the ongoing One-Day Cup match, Western Australia suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 8 wickets for just 1 run against Tasmania and ultimately being bowled out for a mere 53 runs. Tasmania’s bowlers dominated the innings, leaving Western Australia with one of their lowest scores in recent history.
In the fourth match of the One-Day Cup, Western Australia faced an astonishing collapse, being bowled out for just 53 runs after a promising start at 52/2. The team shockingly lost 8 wickets for just 1 additional run, marking one of the most bizarre moments of the tournament. Tasmania’s bowling attack completely overwhelmed Western Australia, leaving fans and players stunned by this unexpected and rare collapse in the game.
Western Australia started off solidly after being sent into bat, reaching 52/2 by the 16th over and seeming set for a competitive score. But the innings took a shocking turn as their middle and lower order crumbled completely in a span of just 28 balls. In this astonishing collapse, they lost eight wickets for a single run, which was conceded on a wide delivery. Six batters, including Australia’s white-ball contenders Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, and Josh Inglis, departed without scoring, underscoring a dramatic breakdown that left the team all out for 53.
Tasmania’s bowlers delivered a stunning performance, spearheaded by Beau Webster, who tore through Western Australia’s batting order to claim a career-best 6 for 17. Billy Stanlake provided strong support, taking 3 for 17. D’Arcy Short led Western Australia’s scoring with 22, and Cameron Bancroft was the only other batter to reach double digits, adding 14. Chasing a mere 54, Tasmania comfortably reached the target in just 8.3 overs, sealing a decisive seven-wicket win.
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