Western Australia’s cricket dynasty has reached new heights with a remarkable third straight Sheffield Shield title.
The state’s second ever three-peat came by a whopping 378 runs over Tasmania after they successfully skittled the visitors for 5-18 in the final session at the WACA Ground.
A dominant first day, where Sam Whiteman posted a century and Shield debutant Cooper Connolly came close, effectively won them the title with the Tasmanians never looking likely to overcome the advantage.
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The win means Connolly has, in 20 professional matches across all formats, won the BBL, Marsh Cup and Sheffield Shield titles.
With a first-innings lead and thus the tiebreaker WA had no reason to declare, allowing Hilton Cartwright to reach 94 and forcing Tassie to bowl them out with a lead well over 500 runs.
In an unthinkable chase attempt the visitors did not come close with Jordan Silk’s 46 one of two totals over 22.
Corey Rocchiccioli and Cameron Gannon combined for eight wickets in the fourth innings with a ripping catch by Joel Paris at gully sealing the title.
