Tasmania Extend Unbeaten Run in One-Day Cup with Confident Win Over WA

Tasmania maintained their flawless start to the 2025 One-Day Cup season, notching their fourth consecutive win with a composed four-wicket victory over Western Australia in a rain-affected clash at Bellerive Oval.

Chasing a revised target of 252 from 44 overs under the DLS method, the home side overhauled the total with six wickets down and six overs to spare, thanks to a commanding innings from Jordan Silk and valuable contributions from a seasoned batting unit.

Silk anchored the chase with a well-crafted 81 off 75 balls, bringing up his 2000th domestic one-day run during the knock. His innings featured nine boundaries and a six and was the bedrock of Tasmania’s chase. He shared a crucial 104-run fifth-wicket partnership with veteran Matthew Wade, who remained unbeaten on 46 from 43 deliveries.

Earlier, openers Caleb Jewell (48 off 37) and Ben McDermott (42 off 49) provided a brisk start, ensuring Tasmania maintained a healthy run rate throughout the innings. Western Australia's bowling attack struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Mahli Beardman the only bowler to claim multiple wickets.

Western Australia, batting first in the rain-interrupted encounter, managed 248 for 9 from their allotted 44 overs. Opener Sam Fanning top-scored with a patient 66 from 91 deliveries, while 21-year-old debutant Teague Wyllie impressed with a fluent 56 off 51 balls, which included four boundaries and a six.

Fanning and Joel Curtis put on a promising 50-run opening stand before a middle-order collapse saw WA lose momentum. Despite Wyllie’s aggressive approach in the latter stages, wickets continued to fall, with all-rounder Brad Hope starring for Tasmania with figures of 3 for 40 from seven overs.

WA’s total ultimately fell short against a confident Tasmanian side that appears to be emerging as a strong contender for this season’s title.

Match Summary:

Western Australia: 248/9 in 44 overs (Fanning 66, Wyllie 56; Hope 3-40)
Tasmania: 252/6 in 38 overs (Silk 81, Wade 46*; Beardman 2 wkts)
Result: Tasmania won by four wickets (DLS method)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Points: Tasmania 4, Western Australia 0

Tasmania will look to carry their momentum into the next fixture as they continue their dominant campaign, while Western Australia faces questions over their bowling depth and middle-order stability.