Tasmania has achieved a remarkable redemption in the Sheffield Shield, securing a three-run victory over Western Australia.
After suffering a tight loss the previous summer, Tasmania pulled off one of the closest wins in Sheffield Shield history. The match concluded with two late wickets, resulting in Western Australia being all out for 255.
The final morning in Hobart was brief but thrilling, with Western Australia narrowing the margin to within seven runs of their target of 259 with two wickets in hand.
Joel Curtis was adjudged lbw on 50 by a Riley Meredith ball that stayed low from around the wicket.
Jackson Bird then trapped No.11 Liam Haskett lbw with an in-swinging yorker, ending Western Australia's chase.
Author's summary: Tasmania wins by 3 runs.