Western Australia misplaced eight wickets for only one run earlier than being bowled out for 53 of their home One-Day Cup match in opposition to Tasmania on Friday. The defending champions had been 52/2 at one stage, however may solely add one run to their innings complete, which additionally got here from a large. As many as six batters had been dismissed for a duck, with pacer Lance Morris additionally unbeaten on nought. For Tasmania, Beau Webster grabbed six wickets, conceding simply 17 runs within the course of.
Western Australia’s collapsed sparked a meltdown on social media, with followers deeming it as one of many “craziest collapse”.
Here is how web reacted:
ONE OF THE CRAZIEST COLLAPSE EVER…!!!!!
Western Australia 52/2 to 53/10 in One-Day Cup with 6 Geese. pic.twitter.com/fwC5miKc0z
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 25, 2024
Western Australia that’s one critical collapse. Honest play pic.twitter.com/RMfzbn6h3O
— (@_nb98) October 25, 2024
Outstanding scenes on the WACA! Western Australia misplaced 8/1 to be all out for 53 pic.twitter.com/zyUKwFF5Gf
— Triple M Cricket (@triplemcricket) October 25, 2024
Honourable point out for Western Australia’s batting collapse in opposition to Tasmania, from 52-2 to 53ao in 27 balls.
— Nicky (@somersetbagpuss) October 25, 2024
One thing “village” about Western Australia’s scorecard at present…that is some collapse. pic.twitter.com/64GuJ8N41d
— Neil Oxbury (@oxo74) October 25, 2024
Western Australia’s 53 is the second-lowest complete within the historical past of the event, narrowly bettering the 51 posted by South Australia in Hobart in 2003, additionally in opposition to Tasmania.
Tasmania achieved the below-par goal in simply 8.3 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory and a significant bonus level.
The likes of Cooper Connolly, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson and Joel Paris all obtained geese, whereas pacer Morris was stranded on nought with out dealing with a ball.
Solely two batters obtained into double figures. Opener D’Arcy Quick scored 22 whereas Cameron Bancroft hit 14.
With the defeat, Western Australia’s bid for a fourth consecutive title is now hanging by a thread.
Tasmania, however, obtained their first win of the season.
In the meantime, Australia captain Pat Cummins returned to motion to assist New South Wales beat Victoria by 139 runs in Melbourne.
In Brisbane, Queensland made a mockery out of South Australia’s 219-run goal, courtesy of Jimmy Peirson’s ton. They gained by 9 wickets.
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