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‘Unbelievable’: Tassie hero’s six-wicket haul seals epic Shield win as Vics left shattered – Wrap

Tasmania have secured a thrilling four-run victory over Victoria, led by Gabe Bell’s incredible six-wicket haul in the second innings.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:22 AM
‘Unbelievable’: Tassie hero’s six-wicket haul seals epic Shield win as Vics left shattered – Wrap
Key Things to Know
  • Tasmania defeated Victoria by four runs behind Gabe Bell's 6-75, while Western Australia drew against New South Wales.
  • Victoria were bowled out for 266 chasing 271, falling four runs short at Bellerive Oval.
  • Sam Konstas scored 71 and an unbeaten 151 across two innings for New South Wales.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tasmania secured a dramatic four-run Sheffield Shield victory over Victoria at Bellerive Oval behind Gabe Bell's six-wicket haul. Victoria were dismissed for 266 in pursuit of 271, with Bell finishing with 6-75 from 25 overs after half-centuries from Marcus Harris, Liam Blackford, and Fergus O'Neill pushed the visitors close. Ben McDermott earned Player of the Match honors for Tasmania following his first-innings century.

Meanwhile, Western Australia survived 111 overs to claim a draw against New South Wales despite an unbeaten 151 from Sam Konstas. Set 364 to win, Western Australia finished on 244-9, with Joel Curtis and Joel Paris holding out late against Ben Dwarshuis, who took four wickets.

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