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Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA

Kurtis Patterson scored a century and three other NSW batters hit fifties on day one against WA

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA
Key Things to Know
  • Kurtis Patterson scored an unbeaten 117 to guide New South Wales to 4-345 against Western Australia.
  • NSW batters Sam Konstas, Lachlan Shaw, and Ollie Davies all posted half-centuries on day one.
  • Jhye Richardson and Liam Haskett claimed two wickets each for Western Australia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kurtis Patterson scored an unbeaten century to put New South Wales in complete control on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the WACA Ground. After choosing to bat, NSW reached 4-345 at stumps, led by Patterson's 117 not out off 209 balls, marking his 16th first-class century and reminding national selectors of his credentials.

Three other NSW batters contributed half-centuries, with opener Sam Konstas scoring 71, Lachlan Shaw making 61, and Ollie Davies adding 52. Western Australia struggled to contain the batting lineup on a favorable pitch, with bowlers Jhye Richardson taking 2-78 and Liam Haskett claiming 2-58.

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