Live Cricket Update – WA vs TAS 6th Match – Live

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The Western Australia Quicks were excited to bowl first on a green WACA pitch, but offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli stole the show with the wickets of Jake Weatherald and captain Jordan Silk before lunch on day one.

That surface was noticeably greener after a WA-Queensland draw in which the pitch became flatter as the game progressed, but openers Weatherald and Caleb Jewell had little trouble with the new ball.

When Rocchiccioli entered the attack in the 12th round, he caused many problems by conjuring up sharp turns and the trademark jump. He has 2 for 13 from nine overs.

Quick Brody Couch, recruited from Victoria, was lively and had Jewell’s opening breakthrough. It was measured at 143 km/h.

All-rounder Aaron Hardie made his debut in the Shield season with an impressive first three-over win. He created a sharp jump that caused problems for Jewell. Mitchell Marsh is available to bowl but is yet to attack.

Poor conditions are not common in Perth cricket, but it is expected to rain around tea.