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Western Australia lost eight wickets for just one run before being bowled out for 53 in their domestic One-Day Cup match against Tasmania on Friday. The defending champions were 52/2 at one stage, but could only add one run to their innings total, which also came from a wide. As many as six batters were dismissed for a duck, with pacer Lance Morris also unbeaten on nought. For Tasmania, Beau Webster grabbed six wickets, conceding just 17 runs in the process.

Western Australia’s collapsed sparked a meltdown on social media, with fans deeming it as one of the “craziest collapse”.

Here’s how internet reacted: 

ONE OF THE CRAZIEST COLLAPSE EVER…!!!!!

Western Australia 52/2 to 53/10 in One-Day Cup with 6 Ducks. pic.twitter.com/fwC5miKc0z

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 25, 2024

Western Australia that is one serious collapse. Fair play pic.twitter.com/RMfzbn6h3O

— (@_nb98) October 25, 2024

Remarkable scenes at the WACA! Western Australia lost 8/1 to be all out for 53 pic.twitter.com/zyUKwFF5Gf

— Triple M Cricket (@triplemcricket) October 25, 2024

Honourable mention for Western Australia’s batting collapse against Tasmania, from 52-2 to 53ao in 27 balls.

— Nicky (@somersetbagpuss) October 25, 2024

Something “village” about Western Australia’s scorecard today…that’s some collapse. pic.twitter.com/64GuJ8N41d

— Neil Oxbury (@oxo74) October 25, 2024

Western Australia’s 53 is the second-lowest total in the history of the tournament, narrowly bettering the 51 posted by South Australia in Hobart in 2003, also against Tasmania.

Tasmania achieved the below-par target in just 8.3 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory and a vital bonus point.

The likes of Cooper Connolly, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson and Joel Paris all got ducks, while pacer Morris was stranded on nought without facing a ball.

Only two batters got into double figures. Opener D’Arcy Short scored 22 while Cameron Bancroft hit 14.

With the defeat, Western Australia’s bid for a fourth consecutive title is now hanging by a thread.

Tasmania, on the other hand, got their first win of the season.

Meanwhile, Australia captain Pat Cummins returned to action to help New South Wales beat Victoria by 139 runs in Melbourne.

In Brisbane, Queensland made a mockery out of South Australia’s 219-run target, courtesy of Jimmy Peirson‘s ton. They won by nine wickets.

Music fans who attended Australian State Victoria’s Esoteric Festival are being warned about a shigellosis outbreak, a contagious bowel infection. The Department of Health confirmed the outbreak after festivalgoers reported symptoms consistent with shigellosis, which include diarrhoea, fever, nausea, and cramps, according to News.com.au.

Shigellosis spreads through contact with infected faeces, either directly or indirectly, through contaminated hands or surfaces. Those most at risk from complications are young children and the elderly, as per the news outlet.

The festival took place from March 8th to 12th in Donald, Victoria. Health officials are urging anyone who attended the Esoteric Festival during that time to get tested immediately if they experience any gastrointestinal symptoms.

Symptoms are similar to gastro, including “an acute onset of diarrhoea, fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.” Severe illness and complications can occur in people who are at-risk, such as young children or the elderly.

“There has been a Shigella gastroenteritis outbreak among people at the Esoteric festival,” the Department of Health said in the warning.

“Additional patrons and staff who are returning to locations within Victoria and interstate may develop symptoms in the coming days.”

The outbreak was confirmed at the festival after 230 people who attended reported symptoms.

“People with shigellosis who work as food handlers, childcare workers, health care workers, or workers in a residential facility should not return to work until advised,” the department said.

The challenge of treating the illness is escalating due to its growing resistance to initial antibiotics. According to Acting Chief Health Officer Ben Cowie, the infection is spreading either through tainted food or sexual contact.