From 52/2 to 53 all out! Western Australia lose 8 wickets for 1 run in BIZARRE collapse in One-Day Cup

Cricket has seen countless funny stuff on the field, but almost none like a team losing eight wickets for just one run. It happened in Australia’s domestic One-Day Cup game between Western Australia (WA) and Tasmania (TAS) on Friday (Oct 25) at the iconic WACA stadium in Perth. With WA’s scorecard reading 52 for two at one stage, Tasmania sparked an unbelievable comeback to roll them out on 53, with the last seven batters registering ducks.

That one run, however, came off the wide only.

Tasmania chased the mere target of 54 with seven wickets remaining.

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Tasmania seamer Beau Webster picked his career-best figure of six for 17 to dismiss WA on their lowest score in tournament history and second-lowest overall for any team after South Africa’s 51 against Tasmania in 2003.

Meanwhile, Tasmania won the toss and elected to bowl first against a star-studded WA side. After dismissing the openers (Aaron Hardie and D’Arcy Short) under 50, Tasmania had to deal with WA's long batting lineup, consisting of some Australia internationals. That wasn't a problem for the visitors, especially seamer Webster, who tore into their batting lineup to create history.

Cameron Bancroft’s wicket was the beginning of the end for the hosts, who went on to lose their remaining seven batters on zero inside 26 balls. From the skipper Ashton Turner to Hilton Cartwright, let alone the bowlers, the WA batters failed to add runs to the board, with the team collapsing like never before.

For Tasmania, lanky seamer Billy Stanlake returned with three wickets, while Tom Rogers picked one.

Tasmania chases with seven wickets remaining

Tasmania opener Mitchell Owen began the onslaught, smashing two sixes and three fours in his 17-ball 29-run-stay at the crease, but lost his wicket just after Caleb Jewell’s dismissal on three. The left-arm pacer Joel Paris picked two wickets, including removing captain Jordan Silk on one.

Veteran keeper-batter Matthew Wade gave the finishing touches, scoring 21 off 13 balls as Tasmania chased 54 inside nine overs.

(With inputs from agencies)