Bartlett and Richardson claim twin 5-wicket hauls in Sheffield Shield battle
Xavier Bartlett and Jhye Richardson both took five wickets in the same Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Western Australia.
Queensland's Xavier Bartlett and Western Australia's Jhye Richardson both claimed five-wicket hauls in a see-sawing Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground. Bartlett took five wickets in Queensland's first innings, including a burst of three wickets in six balls.
Richardson returned to Sheffield Shield action after time with Australia A. Richardson took his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket since an Ashes Test in December 2021. With one day remaining, Queensland need another five wickets to win while Western Australia chase 67 runs.
Both fast bowlers are pushing for Test selection.
- 27 years old
- Bartlett age
- 5 wickets including 3 in 6 balls
- Bartlett's first-innings wickets
- Ashes Test December 2021
- Richardson's last five-haul
- 68 runs
- Queensland bowled out
Why it mattersRichardson and Bartlett are competing for limited spots in Australia's Test pace attack.
AustraliaTwo Australian fast bowlers are pushing their cases for Test selection in the competitive Sheffield Shield.
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