NSW Crush WA Despite Esterhuysen’s Fiery Send-Off

Western Australia’s teenage pacer Albert Esterhuysen made headlines with a fiery send-off for Sam Konstas, but New South Wales claimed a commanding 87-run bonus-point win in their One-Day Cup clash at the WACA. Playing just his second match, Esterhuysen bowled Konstas for 40 before celebrating with an intense roar and stare-down. Konstas, eager to impress selectors for an Ashes call-up, failed to convert his start as NSW piled on 331, thanks to half-centuries from Kurtis Patterson (66) and Moises Henriques (54). 

In reply, Western Australia were dismissed for 244 in 46.5 overs, despite boasting a strong batting order featuring Cameron Bancroft at No. 7. Returning star Mitchell Marsh managed only two runs, falling early to Sean Abbott, who took 3 for 28. The result leaves WA at 1-2, while NSW move to second behind unbeaten leaders Tasmania.