Watch: Usman Khawaja snatches a blinder in slides to eliminate Bradley Hope during the Sheffield Shield 2025-26 match
The opening match of Sheffield 2025 shield season between Tasmania And Queensland At Brisbane Allan border field The period from October 4 to 7 proved to be a captivating competition marked by impressive individual performances and a tense final.
Queensland has raised a formidable score of 612 in the first round, powered by stellar centuries of Marnus Labuschagne (160) and Matt Renshaw (128). Tasmania responded strongly with 379 during its first rounds, led by Jordan Silkcentury (104) and the significant contributions of Bradley Hope (76), Jake Weatherald (67), and Jake Doran (66). The match finally resulted in a bitterly played draw, Tasmania fighting at 317 for 7 in its second round, narrowly avoiding defeat thanks to a resilient stick.
The sensational socket of Usman Khawaja sends Bradley Hope packing in the Sheffield Shield match
One of the most striking moments came from Queensland Usman KhawajaWho had a significant impact at the same time with his bats and gloves. Khawaja scored a 69 practice during the gigantic rounds of Queensland, demonstrating his intention with ten limits. However, its shine on the ground drew attention during the second round of Tasmania.
At ball 62.4, the bowling alley Michael’s nose has induced a slight advantage of Bradley Hope, which was well placed on 12 points. Khawaja, positioned in the slides, executed a superb capture by plunging on his left, tearing the ball into the air in an athletic demonstration that left the spectators and the impressed players. This crucial counter, just after Caleb JewellThe dismissal gave Queensland the hope of pushing for victory.
Despite the capture that sparked the competition, the depth and the fight of Tasmania were fully visible. Beginner of Indian origin Nikhil Chaudhary played an essential role, marking an undefeated 76 to keep the Tasmania away from the abyss. Chaudhary also showed his overall capacities by winning five counters during the Queensland heats, making him a key actor in this intense match.
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The second round of Tasmania provides a draw against Queensland
Tasmania, led by 233 points after the first round, faced an intimidating chase to obtain a result or at least refuse a victory in Queensland. Their second round testifies to their determination, gradually reducing the target with prudent strikers. The main contributors included Weatherald with 57 races and Tim Ward with 39. Caleb Jewell also played a significant blow of 67, tirelessly fighting against a powerful Bowling attack from Queensland which understood Neser, Jack WildermuthAnd Benji Floros.
Despite the loss of counters at regular intervals, Tasmania has managed to build vital partnerships and to hold on. The match officially ended with a draw when the captains hugged the hand about 45 minutes before the fourth day fence, the Tasmania being at 317 for 7 counters. This result reflects the resilience and skill of the two teams, the Queensland dominating a large part of the match but the Tasmania refusing to capitulate under pressure.
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