Western Australia 310 (Goodwin 115, Whiteman 79, Bartlett 5-64) and 16 for 0 lead Queensland 170 (Wildermuth 41, Rocchiccioli 4-54) by 156 runs
Western Australia’s bid for a hat-trick of Sheffield Protect titles was again on observe after producing a scorching bowling show in opposition to Queensland on the WACA Floor.
In reply to WA’s aggressive 310, Queensland had been skittled for 170 in 54.5 overs in overcast and windy situations on Saturday. WA reached 16 for 0 of their second innings earlier than close by lightning compelled gamers off the bottom late within the day.
It capped a stop-start day during which rain interrupted play a number of occasions as Queensland slumped to 54 for 4 and 108 for 7 within the difficult situations.
WA had slipped to 3rd spot on the ladder after posting two attracts and a loss from their earlier three Protect encounters. However with second-placed Victoria on observe for defeat in opposition to ladder leaders Tasmania, WA now have a wonderful chance to soar into second spot forward of the ultimate spherical.
WA tackle Victoria at Junction Oval within the last spherical, which means their destiny might be in their very own fingers if they’ll safe victory right here.
Cameron Bancroft and Sam Whiteman might be aiming to type a giant second-innings partnership when play resumes on Sunday.
Queensland’s high order struggled within the overcast situations, with Paris snaring the breakthrough when he discovered the sting of Bryce Avenue for a 14-ball duck. Gannon produced the spotlight of the day when he pulled off a diving one-handed catch off his personal bowling to dismiss Angus Lovell.
Jack Clayton, Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth all made begins, however none was in a position to go on with the job as wickets fell at common intervals.
Queensland added 46 runs for their final two wickets, however WA had been nicely and actually within the field seat with a lead of 156.
