Test Hopefuls Struggle, WA on Top at Tricky Bellerive
Jake Weatherald and Cameron Bancroft missed their chance to apply pressure for Ashes selection as 14 wickets fell.
Liam Haskett was the surprise spark for Western Australia, finishing day one on top in their Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Hobart.
Fourteen wickets fell, with Haskett taking 3-26 in 10 overs, removing opener Nivethan Radhakrishnan to start the rot.
- Jake Weatherald scored 18, missing a chance to push his case for a Test debut.
- Tasmania crumbled from 3-87 to be all out for 171 at Bellerive Oval.
- Jake Doran scored an unbeaten 41, including three sixes, salvaging the middle session for the Tigers.
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Author's summary: Western Australia leads Tasmania after day one of their Sheffield Shield match.