Victoria Defeats Western Australia to Eliminate Them from the Tournament
Victoria defeated Western Australia by 15 runs under the DLS method, ending their hopes of a fourth consecutive one-day cup title. Victoria posted 132/6 in 23 overs, with Sam Harper scoring 59*. Western Australia, set a revised target of 124, which collapsed to 108, with Todd Murphy (4/27) and Fergus O'Neill (3/12) leading the way.
In the ongoing Australia Domestic One Day Cup, Victoria secured a crucial 15-run victory over Western Australia, propelling them to third place in the points table. This defeat eliminated Western Australia from the tournament, leaving them at the bottom of the standings. The match, played under the DLS method due to rain interruptions, showcased some outstanding individual performances.
Victoria set a challenging total of 132/6 in just 23 overs after being reduced to 16/2 early in the innings. Sam Harper was the star with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 59 from 54 balls, anchoring his team’s recovery. His innings included five fours and three sixes, helping Victoria post a competitive total on a pitch that offered assistance to the bowlers.
In response, Western Australia struggled against a tight bowling attack. Despite a rain delay that reduced the match to a 46-over contest, their chase of a revised target of 124 was never on track. Captain Ashton Turner top-scored with 24 runs, but no other batsman could make a significant contribution.
Todd Murphy was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 4/27, while Fergus O’Neill supported well, picking up 3/12. The tight bowling effort helped Victoria bowl out Western Australia for just 108, ensuring their victory.
This win moved Victoria to a 3-2 record, keeping them in the hunt for a place in the final. Meanwhile, Western Australia’s elimination ended their streak of dominance in the competition.
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