It keeps them in the running for the championship, but a lot more needs to
happen for them to win.
Queensland 150 (Carlisle 3-39) lost to Tasmania 153 for 5 (Jewell 61) by five
wickets.
Tasmania's slim hopes of making it to the One-Day Cup final were maintained
going into the final round with a bonus-point victory over Queensland at the
Gabba.
With five wickets remaining, they chased down the total in just 27 overs after
bowling Queensland out for 150.
With five wickets remaining, they chased down the total in
just 27 overs after bowling Queensland out for 150.
In otherwise challenging conditions, Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell (61 off 68
balls) batted with a rare freedom. Jewell's knock made sure the visitors, who
were 63 for 3 before he found top gear to bring his side within striking range,
had few anxious moments.
Beau Webster was undefeated on 20 off 17 deliveries, and Mac Wright hit two
sixes in his assured cameo.
Iain Carlisle was Tasmania's best bowler earlier, but the damage was caused by
Webster's double strike that removed set players Matthew Renshaw and Max
Bryant.
Jack Clayton, who scored a century this week against
Tasmania with the Shield, prepared for yet another rescue mission. However,
Queensland's lower order collapsed after he was bowled by Tom Rogers, with the
final five wickets falling for a mere 10 runs.
As a result, Tasmania can advance from fourth place into the grand final with a
bonus-point victory over third-place Western Australia the following week,
provided other results go their way. Queensland, on the other hand, will start
the final round in second-last place.
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