Western Australia Collapse to Two-Run Defeat in One-Day Cup
Western Australia’s One-Day Cup woes continued as they suffered a dramatic two-run defeat to South Australia at Sydney’s Cricket Central. The three-time defending champions collapsed from a promising position of 133 for 3, losing their last seven wickets for just 31 runs.
South Australia’s total of 166 was built around contributions from Daniel Drew (49) and Liam Scott (46). However, it was Western Australia’s Bryce Jackson who stole the show with a career-best List A haul of 6 for 31.
In reply, Western Australia looked set for victory with Ashton Turner (53) and Sam Whiteman (48) leading the charge. But the match turned on its head when Whiteman was caught at deep square leg, triggering a collapse that saw the last seven wickets fall for just 31 runs.
Nathan McAndrew was the chief destroyer, claiming 5 for 40, including the wickets of Matthew Kelly and AJ Tye in consecutive deliveries. Ben Manenti then delivered the final blow, dismissing Turner to seal the win for South Australia.
The defeat leaves Western Australia with their worst start to a season since 2015, while South Australia claimed their first win over their rivals since 2017.