Tasmania thrash NSW by an innings and 81 runs.
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The Report
Tasmania put down a loud marker at the top of the Sheffield Shield with an innings and an 81-run victory over New South Wales at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. A dominant Tasmanian performance with a high score, disciplined bowling, and a collapsed top order meant the game ended in under 3 days.
New South Wales
Tasmania were in good form heading into this game and have moved to the top of the table with 2 wins and 1 draw. NSW have dropped to fourth with some concerning questions going unanswered with their batting.
With Australia recently losing 2-1 to South Africa due to a lack of success in the top order during key chase situations, the national selectors were keeping a close eye on this match. Several NSW batters had an opportunity to move up the ladder, but instead the top order played one of their worst performances of the season.
How The Game Went
- Tasmania First Innings (427): A dominant innings from all across the Tasmanian batting lineup. Hope scored 99, just short of a century, Doran scored 77, and Wyllie notched up 64.
- NSW First Innings (202): NSW could never get going, with Jackson Bird taking 4 for 39 with his veteran seam bowling.
- Follow-on: Tasmania enforced the follow-on with their huge lead.
- NSW Second Innings (144) : Tasmania collapsed in the top order, scoring just 31 for 5. None of the top-order batters scored over 10 runs. The lower order put up a fight to prolong the end.
Key Statistics
| Category | Tasmania | New South Wales |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 427 | 202 |
| Second innings | Not required | 144 |
| Result | Won by an innings and 81 runs | Lost |
| Table position | 1st (2 wins, 1 draw) | 4th |
Standout performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bird | Tasmania | 4/39 and 3/26 |
| Mitch Owen | Tasmania | 3/36 |
| Hope | Tasmania | 99 |
| Doran | Tasmania | 77 |
| Wyllie | Tasmania | 64 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | NSW | 36 |
| Jake Scott | NSW | 28 |
Key Takeaways
- Bird came back strong. The experienced Bird played his first match of the season and took 7 wickets.
- The support attack was brutal. Owen was destructive against the middle and lower order, making it impossible for NSW to get back into either innings.
- Tasmania had strong depth in their batting line-up. They scored 3 scores of 64+, so they never put any pressure on any individual.
- NSW struggled with their top order. Konstas fell lbw to Gabe Bell for 2, Kurtis Patterson fell for 9 after playing a poor shot against Bird, and captain Nic Maddinson fell lbw for 1.
- Maddinson has been looking poor. He scored 2 and 1 in the first and second innings. Recently, he scored 56 in 4 innings in South Africa and has lost his spot in the national team. It looks like pressure is getting to him, as he looked frustrated with the decision.
- The tail-end was the only positive. 5 of the last 6 batters scored double figures, which shows how bad the top order was.
What’s Next
- Tasmania are at the top of the ladder and will be looking to build on this dominant performance. Their strong attack has also been boosted by Bird being fit.
- New South Wales will have some reflection to do. They will look at their top order selections and techniques. They will also look at whether Maddinson can get back into form.
- National selectors won’t have many positives from this game. Players who perform in coming rounds will stand out.
FAQ
Who won the Sheffield Shield match?
Tasmania won by an innings and 81 runs at the Bellerive Oval.
What was the score?
Tasmania 427/1 NSW 202/1 144/1
Who were the standout performers?
Jackson Bird was the standout performer for Tasmania with 4-39 and 3-26. Mitch Owen chipped in with 3-36.
Who scored the most runs?
Hope scored 99, Doran 77, and Wyllie 64.
Where are the teams sitting on the ladder?
Tasmania are now at the top of the ladder with two wins and one draw, while NSW have slid to fourth place.
What happened to NSW?
NSW fell apart in their second innings, with their top order getting completely dismantled, scoring just 31 for 5. None of their top-order batters reached double figures.
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