Western Australia crumbles in historic collapse, loses 8 wickets for 1 run against Tasmania

In a shocking One-Day Cup match on October 25, defending champions Western Australia experienced one of the most dramatic batting collapses in domestic cricket history, losing eight wickets for just one run against Tasmania at the WACA Ground in Perth. This stunning performance left them with a total of only 53 runs — their second-lowest in the tournament’s history, close to South Australia’s all-time low of 51 set in 2003, also against Tasmania.

The match started on a steady note for Western Australia as they reached 52 for 2 in the 16th over, with D’Arcy Short leading with a score of 22 and Cameron Bancroft contributing 14 runs. But Tasmania's bowlers soon unleashed a relentless attack, dismantling Western Australia's batting lineup in just 28 deliveries, allowing only one more run scored from a wide delivery. The rapid sequence of dismissals left fans and analysts stunned, with many calling it one of the “craziest collapses” on social media.

Notable names including Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Turner, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, and Joel Paris were dismissed for ducks, alongside wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis, who managed just a single run. Beau Webster’s outstanding bowling, taking six wickets for just 17 runs, spearheaded Tasmania's attack, while Billy Stanlake followed closely with figures of 3 for 17.

With a modest target of only 54 runs to chase, Tasmania seized victory within nine overs, winning comfortably by seven wickets. Mitchell Owen led the charge with a swift 29 off 17 balls, and Matthew Wade remained unbeaten with 21 off 13.

This marks the second major collapse Western Australia has faced this season. Earlier, against South Australia, they tumbled from 133 for 3 to being bowled out for 164 while chasing 167. The latest loss has placed Western Australia’s chances for a fourth consecutive title in jeopardy, with their next match scheduled against Victoria on November 13 in Melbourne.