Tasmania seized control of their clash against Western Australia, courtesy of an outstanding double century from Caleb Jewell, which turned the tide of the game in their favor.
Despite conceding the first-innings lead, Tasmania made a promising start in the second innings, building a lead of 86 runs by stumps on the second day. However, Jewell’s remarkable innings of 227 runs propelled Tasmania into a dominant position.
Joined by Beau Webster, who notched up a century off just 175 balls, Jewell formed a formidable partnership of 183 runs for the fifth wicket, further solidifying Tasmania’s advantage. Bradley Hope’s contribution with a half-century further extended Tasmania’s lead to a commanding 449 runs by stumps.
With Tasmania firmly in control, Western Australia faces a daunting task ahead as they strive to stage a comeback in the contest.
Brief Scores:
Tasmania: 537/8 (Caleb Jewell 227, Beau Webster 100; Joel Paris 3/76) & 183
Western Australia: 271
Tasmania leads by 449 runs