Western Australia trailing NSW by 195 in Sheffield Shield

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Western Australia reached 7-245 in reply to New South Wales' 6-440 declared, trailing by 195 runs after day two of their Sheffield Shield match.

Western Australia face an uphill task to avoid their first Sheffield Shield defeat of the season after day two at the WACA Ground left them trailing New South Wales by 195 runs.

NSW added 105 runs to their overnight total in just over an hour before declaring at 6-440. Their bowlers then capitalised immediately, reducing WA to 4-45 in the 23rd over. Jack Edwards took 3-23 from 16 overs and Sean Abbott 2-25 from 15 in tight spells. Cameron Bancroft was run out for one in the fourth over, and Hilton Cartwright, Sam Whiteman and Jayden Goodwin all fell cheaply.

WA's recovery came through captain Aaron Hardie (52) and wicketkeeper Joel Curtis (65), who mounted a 118-run stand for the fifth wicket. Curtis struck nine fours from 80 deliveries while Hardie hit a six and seven fours from 74 balls. Joel Paris (46) and Kieran Elliott (34 not out) added useful lower-order resistance to take WA to 7-245 at stumps.

Curtis said he was confident WA could continue their innings well into day three, citing the batting still to come: Jhye Richardson, Corey Rocchiccioli and Liam Haskett. WA previously overturned a first-innings deficit of 132 to beat Queensland this season.

Western Australia trailing NSW by 195 in Sheffield Shield — Image: The West Australian

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NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield ShieldNSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 11:26
NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield ShieldNSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 11:26
Sheffield Shield: Western Australia trailing New South Wales by 195 runs after another top-order misfireA familiar top-order misfire means Western Australia will need to produce another stirring comeback to avoid their first defeat of the Sheffield Shield season against New South Wales.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 11:06

In this story: Western Australia · New South Wales · Joel Curtis · Aaron Hardie · Jack Edwards · Sean Abbott · WACA Ground

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