New South Wales vs Western Australia, Match 2025

New South Wales vs Western Australia,

 

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New South Wales vs Western Australia — 2025: A Fierce Sheffield Shield Encounter

In the 2025/26 Sheffield Shield season, the clash between New South Wales (NSW) and Western Australia (WA) produced drama, swings in momentum, and individual moments that captured the attention of fans. Their matches in Perth, played under challenging conditions, became one of the talking points of the domestic season.

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Match Setup & First Impressions

In the fixture held at the WACA Ground (Perth), Western Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Cricket Australia The pitch, known for offering early movement, lived up to its reputation. Rain threatened play on Day 1, and by the close of that day, NSW found themselves in trouble at 3/35, having lost early wickets. Cricket Australia

Sam Konstas, one of their opening batsmen, fell cheaply for 4, after 25 deliveries. Cricket Australia Kurtis Patterson also fell for 8. Cricket Australia With rain halting play prematurely, NSW's start was far from ideal. Cricket Australia

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Day Two: Wickets Tumbling, Strange Dismissals & Comebacks

On Day 2, action exploded. NSW, resuming from 3/35, were eventually dismissed for 170. Cricket Australia+1 In reply, WA started their innings poorly, collapsing to 7/116 at one point. Cricket Australia

One bizarre moment came when Cameron Bancroft was given out caught behind for 10 runs, though replays suggested the ball might have only struck the bail (without touching the bat). Cricket Australia That dismissal sparked debate about umpiring and the fine line between edge and glancing bail. Cricket Australia

WA’s all-rounder Cameron Green, making a return to first-class bowling after injury, claimed a wicket with his second ball, finishing the innings with 1 for 13 from four overs (including two maidens). Cricket Australia Against NSW’s bowlers, Ashton Agar took three wickets late, and Ryan Hadley made notable inroads earlier in WA’s innings. Cricket Australia

For NSW, the top scorers were modest: Will Salzmann with 43 and Matthew Gilkes with 37. Cricket Australia

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Tactical & Narrative Highlights

• The match underscored how crucial discipline in conditions favoring seam and swing can be. Early movement, disciplined bowling, and pressure from both ends proved decisive.

• WA’s decision to field first was vindicated — they immediately put NSW under pressure with the new ball. 

• The early collapse of WA in their reply showed that NSW’s bowlers could strike back. The match was far from one-sided. Cricket Australia

• The Bancroft dismissal controversy reminded spectators that in tight, high-stakes matches, even marginal decisions can swing momentum and narrative. Cricket Australia

• Green’s return to bowling was significant. Getting a wicket so early would boost his confidence and strengthen WA’s bowling arsenal for the rest of the season. Cricket Australia

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Bigger Picture & Implications

• NSW vs WA remains one of the stronger rivalries in Australian state cricket. Both sides often field players pushing for national selection, so performances in these matches carry extra weight.

• For WA, the middle-order collapse in their reply will be a point of concern. If they are to compete consistently, they will need more stability in that phase.

• For NSW, early top-order failures can be costly in tricky conditions. Their batting depth will be tested in future matches.

• Green’s comeback is a storyline to follow: if he regains rhythm, he could become a match-winner with both bat and ball.