Casson praises WACA pitch after Western Australia’s two-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Queensland

Western Australia head coach Beau Casson praised the WACA Ground pitch following his team's two-wicket Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland. In Casson's first Shield game in charge since succeeding Adam Voges, Western Australia chased down their target to finish 201 for 8, after Queensland posted scores of 307 and 68. Casson commended the curators for delivering a balanced surface that rewarded seam bowling with good carry while still allowing aggressive batting.

Jhye Richardson headlined the bowling performance by claiming 5 for 19 in Queensland's second innings. Injured batter Sam Fanning contributed a vital unbeaten 14 from 82 balls at number 10 despite nursing a hamstring problem. Meanwhile, Mitch Marsh has returned to Perth and is set to feature in the upcoming One-Day Cup match against Queensland, though Cam Bancroft will miss out due to illness.