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Richardson pushes Aussie case to spark WA fightback

Queensland were rolled for 68 in their second innings as WA set up a thrilling final day at the WACA Ground

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 9:50 AM
Richardson pushes Aussie case to spark WA fightback
Key Things to Know
  • Jhye Richardson took 5-19 to bowl Queensland out for 68, sparking a Western Australia fightback.
  • Western Australia reached 5-134 at stumps on day three, needing 67 more runs to reach their 201-run target.
  • Aaron Hardie (48 not out) and Joel Paris (19 not out) steadied WA with an unbeaten 51-run partnership.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jhye Richardson boosted his Australian Test recall chances by taking 5-19 to trigger a stunning Western Australia fightback against Queensland at the WACA Ground. Richardson helped bowl Queensland out for just 68 in their second innings, leaving WA needing 67 more runs for victory at 5-134 at stumps on day three.

Queensland had previously dominated the Sheffield Shield match before collapsing to 5-13 during their second innings. Aaron Hardie and Joel Paris mounted an unbeaten 51-run partnership before bad light halted play, placing WA in a strong position despite injury concerns for opener Sam Fanning.

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