Jhye Richardson took 5 for 19 as Western Australia dismissed Queensland for 68 on day three at the WACA, then WA closed on 134 for 5, needing 67 more to win.
ESPNcricinfo reported on Saturday 10 October 2026 that Western Australia have dragged themselves back into their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the WACA. Queensland, who had led by 132 on first innings, were bowled out for 68 in their second innings on day three, and Jhye Richardson did the bulk of the damage.
| At a glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Western Australia v Queensland, 3rd match, Sheffield Shield 2026-27, WACA Ground, Perth, 8-11 October 2026 |
| Scores so far | Queensland 307 and 68, Western Australia 175 and 134 for 5 |
| Queensland second innings | All out for 68 in 25.1 overs, at one point 5 for 13, Hayden Kerr top-scored with 22 |
| WA chase | Target of 201, closed day three on 134 for 5 when poor light stopped play, 67 runs still needed |
| Richardson figures | 5 for 19 off 9.1 overs in the second innings, 6 wickets in the match |
Queensland fold to 68 after a new-ball burst
Queensland had built a healthy position. They made 307 in the first innings, with Jimmy Peirson unbeaten on 101 and Jack Clayton adding 82, and Western Australia replied with just 175, Xavier Bartlett taking 5 for 48. That gave Queensland a lead of 132 and left the visitors firmly in control going into the third day.
The second innings unravelled almost at once. Joel Paris removed both openers, Hugh Weibgen and Angus Lovell, in the very first over, and Queensland were soon 5 for 13. Richardson then carried on the work, finishing with 5 for 19 from 9.1 overs, while Paris ended with 3 for 21. Hayden Kerr's 22 was the highest score in an innings that lasted only 25.1 overs.
A chase of 201 and the Hardie-Paris stand
Western Australia were left to chase 201, and the start was far from smooth. Sam Whiteman made 40, but the hosts slipped to 83 for 5, with Queensland still very much in the contest.
Captain Aaron Hardie and Paris steadied things. Hardie was 48 not out off 71 balls and Paris 19 not out off 70 balls, and together they put on an unbroken 51 before poor light ended play with WA on 134 for 5. The match is now finely balanced heading into day four.
Richardson's recall push and the day four task
For Richardson, the performance carries weight beyond this match. The 30-year-old has played four Tests since his debut in 2019, with injuries repeatedly breaking up his international career. He said he has had a small taste of Test cricket and desperately wants to get back there.
He also pointed to his workload as a good sign, saying he bowled 30-odd overs for Australia A in India recently and another 29 or 30 in this match, which he feels sets him up well for the rest of the season. With Australia facing at least 20 Tests in the next 12 months, a fit and firing Richardson could come into contention for a recall.
WA need 67 more runs on Sunday, but they have a worry. Opener Sam Fanning, who top-scored with 64 in the first innings, hobbled off with an apparent hamstring problem and it is unclear whether he can bat if needed. Illness has also moved through the WA camp during this match.
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