Live Update: Ward, Doran, Hope help Tasmania hold off Abbott and New South Wales Doran finished 84 not out, Hope 53 not out after Ward made 83 as Tasmania drew with NSW despite Abbott’s 4 four wickets The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets in a ten-ball period, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the trophy after Australia retained the Ashes, England vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Women’s Ashes, Taunton, July 18, 2023 A general view of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd match, Jaipur, October 17, 2006 A general view of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Citals, IPL 2024, Mullanpur, March 23, 2024 The Haryana Cricket Association’s Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli, Haryana v Rajasthan, 1st semi-final, Ranji Trophy 2011-12, Rohtak, 1st day, January 10, 2012 Tim Ward and Jake Doran made match saving half-centuries, New South Wales vs Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, October 11, 2026 Tasmania 245 and 402 for 5 (Jewell 88, Doran 84*, Ward, 83, Hope 53*, Abbott 4-54) drew with New South Wales 500 for 9 dec (Davies 253, Edwards 115, Bean 5-111) Jake Doran and Brad Hope have posted unbeaten half-centuries to ensure Tasmania held on for a draw in their Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales in Sydney.
Tasmania entered the final day at 203 for 2 in their second innings, still needing a further 52 runs to make NSW bat again. NSW needed early wickets to have hope of sealing a win, and there was a spark early when pacer Sean Abbott had Teague Wyllie (38 off 89 balls) caught at slip. Tasmania slipped to 242 for 4 when Ben McDermott (15) was bowled by Abbott, putting the heat on the Tigers to dig in.
But defiant knocks from Tim Ward (83), Doran (84no off 197 balls) and Hope (53no off 126 balls) killed off NSW’s chances, with the game eventually called off late on Sunday with Tasmania at 402 for 5, an overall lead of 147. NSW looked poised for victory earlier in the match after posting 500 for 9 declared in reply to Tasmania’s first-innings total of 245. Blues opener Oliver Davies made the perfect start to the Shield season with a whopping 253 off 225 balls.
The quickfire knock featured 38 fours and four sixes, and came at a time when the Australian Test team is crying out for a reliable opener to partner Travis Head. Davies reached 200 off just 186 balls, marking the fastest double century in Shield history. Jack Edwards (115 off 182 balls) produced a century as NSW turned the screws on the visitors with a mammoth total that was scored at more than five runs an over.
But Tasmania’s second-innings grit meant NSW were forced to settle for a draw, despite the best efforts of Abbott (4-54 from 28 overs). NSW v Tas Sheffield Shield 2026-27 – Ward, Doran, Hope help Tasmania hold off Abbott and New South Wales Doran finished 84 not out, Hope 53 not out after Ward made 83 as Tasmania drew with NSW despite Abbott’s 4 four wickets Tim Ward and Jake Doran made match saving half-centuries, New South Wales vs Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, October 11, 2026 NSW v Tas Sheffield Shield 2026-27 – Ward, Doran, Hope help Tasmania hold off Abbott and New South Wales Doran finished 84 not out, Hope 53 not out after Ward made 83 as Tasmania drew with NSW despite Abbott’s 4 four wickets Tim Ward and Jake Doran made match saving half-centuries, New South Wales vs Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, October 11, 2026 Caleb Jewell works through the on side, New South Wales vs Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, October 10, 2026 NSW v Tas Sheffield Shield 2026-27 – Ollie Davies flays 253, Edwards hits century as NSW take control Ollie Davies made his maiden first-class double century, New South Wales vs Tasmania, day 2, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, Sydney, October 9, 2026 NSW v Tas Sheffield Shield 2026-27 – Jackson and Scott shine on debut for New South Wales against Tasmania Jackson took 3 for 36 and Scott 4 for 35 on Shield debut for NSW as Tasmania finished 241 for 9 at stumps with McDermott making 77 and Jewell 50 Bryce Jackson and Jake Scott took seven wickets between them on debut, New South Wales vs Tasmania, day 1, Sheffield Shield, Cricket Central, Sydney, October 8, 2026 A general view of the Adelaide Oval, South Australia v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, 3rd day, Adelaide, November 24, 2013 Shane Warne bowls the first Test match ball under lights. Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day One, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday November 20th 1997 Shane Warne bowls the first Test match ball under lights.
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Sheffield Shield 2026/27, NSW vs TAS 2nd Match Match Report, October 08 – 11, 2026 – Ward, Doran, Hope help Tasmania hold off Abbott and New South Wales Sheffield Shield 2026/27, NSW vs Tasmania Match Report: Doran finished 84 not out, Hope 53 not out after Ward made 83 as Tasmania drew with NSW despite Abbott’s 4 four wickets Doran finished 84 not out, Hope 53 not out after Ward made 83 as Tasmania drew with NSW despite Abbott’s 4 four wickets Tasmania’s top order defies NSW in battle for survival
