- Both batters were run out in Australia
- But Matthew Gilkes was dismissed
- West Australia won the Marsh Cup
Western Australia have been crowned one day champions again after claiming a resounding win over New South Wales on Sunday.
NSW’s misfortune was perfectly summed up during their batting innings, as a calamity in communication saw Matthew Gilkes and Will Saltzmann involved in an almighty mix up.
Saltzmann struck the ball through mid-wicket in what appeared to be a comfortable two runs when WA’s Nick Hobson threw the ball back towards the middle.
However, the pair underestimated Hobson’s arm and Gilkes had to charge towards the crease in a desperate attempt to make it. Andrew Tye, at the bowler’s end whipped off the bails as Gilkes dived for the crease, before spotting Saltzmann in no man’s land and hitting the stumps at the striker’s end with a direct hit.
There were two runouts at the same time in the Marsh Cup on Sunday
But Will Saltzmann survived as Matthew Gilkes was run out first
Both batters were well short of their ground, but because Gilkes was stumped first, he had to walk.
‘If it’s not a run out at the bowler’s end, it’s out at the other end and NSW are seven down,’ commentator Adam Peacock said.
AJ Tye, a bit of double play type stuff,’ Stuart Clark added.
NSW’s tail then crumbled, losing four wickets for 10 runs, giving WA a five-wicket win with 100 balls remaining.
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