Bell's late strikes put Tasmania on the brink in a thriller with Western Australia
WA slumped from 198 for 5 to 215 for 8 chasing 259 after Matt Kelly's career-best 6 for 49
14/10Result
5th Match, Sheffield Shield at Hobart, Oct 15-18 2025
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![Tasmania]( "Tasmania")
171 & 259 -
![Western Australia]( "Western Australia")
172 & 255 (91.2 ov)
Player of the Match
14/10Result
5th Match, Sheffield Shield at Hobart, Oct 15-18 2025
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![Tasmania]( "Tasmania")
171 & 259 -
![Western Australia]( "Western Australia")
172 & 255 (91.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
Weatherald's aggression opens route to Ashes selection
The left hander hit 94 off 99 balls in a game where batting has been tough work in Hobart
Day 1
Haskett makes an impression as Weatherald misses out
Ball dominated on the opening day in Hobart as late wickets kept Tasmania in the contest
Others
Meredith and Bird pull off stunning three-run win for Tasmania over WA
Curtis and Rocchiccioli shared a 52-run ninth-wicket stand for WA to get them within seven runs of victory before Meredith and Bird took the last two wickets to seal Tasmania's win