Western Australia has cruised to victory over Queensland in their Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba on the back of an eight-wicket match haul from fringe Test quick Jhye Richardson.Western Australia won by seven wicketsThe 25-year-old picked up the Bulls' final scalp early on Saturday to finish with 5-23 from 22.2 overs in the home side's second innings before Western Australia ran down the 95-run target with seven wickets to spare.
Richardson also chipped in with a handy 38 in Western Australia's first innings and recently posted a Sheffield Shield half-century. The Bulls added just two runs to their overnight score of 9-244, with Richardson removing Neser , who was caught behind.Former Test opener Cameron Bancroft guided Western Australia home with an unbeaten 47 alongside Josh Philippe , who had hit a first-innings century.
Richardson picked up the big wickets of Joe Burns and Labuschagne on Friday, shouldering a greater workload in the absence of fellow fast bowler Joel Paris, who injured his hamstring on day one.Tasmania and South Australia have settled for a Sheffield Shield draw after rain again hampered proceedings on the final day at Bellerive Oval.
After an eye-catching 134 in South Australia's first innings, young opener Henry Hunt navigated the new ball to finish unbeaten on 15.