Tasmania Achieves Sheffield Shield Redemption
Tasmania has secured a thrilling win over Western Australia, redeeming themselves after one of the tightest losses in Sheffield Shield history the previous summer.
Tasmania pulled off a remarkable three-run victory, taking two late wickets to claim the win. Western Australia was close to their target of 259, with two wickets in hand and only seven runs needed.
The turning point came when Joel Curtis was adjudged lbw on 50 by a Riley Meredith ball. Jackson Bird then trapped No.11 Liam Haskett lbw with an in-swinging yorker, ending Western Australia's chase with a total of 255.
Tasmania have pulled off one of the tightest wins in Sheffield Shield history.
Author's summary: Tasmania wins over WA by 3 runs.