Home » Sports » Cricket » International » Australia

Hardie, Fanning heroics see WA home in thriller

Hosts complete comeback over Queensland with remarkable two-wicket win in Perth

By Adam Burnett · Cricket Australia

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Western Australia defeated Queensland by two wickets in a thrilling Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.
Aaron Hardie scored an unbeaten 80 and hamstrung batter Sam Fanning survived 82 balls in an unbroken ninth-wicket stand.
WA chased down a fourth-innings target of 201 after slipping to 8-161 on the final day.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Western Australia secured a dramatic two-wicket Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland at the WACA Ground in Perth. Chasing a target of 201, WA stumbled to 8-161 on the final day before captain Aaron Hardie and an injured Sam Fanning combined in an unbroken partnership to steer the hosts to victory. Hardie was named Player of the Match after finishing unbeaten on 80.

Fanning, who batted through a torn hamstring and faced 82 deliveries, hit the winning runs to complete the comeback. Queensland pacer Xavier Bartlett claimed three final-day wickets to finish with nine for the match, but could not prevent WA giving new head coach Beau Casson a win in his first Shield game.

Read the full article on Cricket Australia

Hardie, Fanning heroics see WA home in thriller

More Australia Cricket Team News

Never Miss a Sports Update