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Dazzling Debutant Connolly Takes Sheffield Shield Final by Storm

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Debutant Cooper Connolly shines in the Sheffield Shield final, almost hitting a century in a thrilling match! Read more about the intense battle here.

In a sensational display of talent, debutant Cooper Connolly lit up the Sheffield Shield final with a stunning performance. Scoring 90 runs off 115 balls, Connolly showcased his skills on the grand stage, impressing fans and experts alike. Western Australia seized the advantage with a late burst of wickets, leaving Tasmania on shaky ground. The match at the WACA Ground has been a rollercoaster, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for supremacy.

With shades of Shaun Marsh, Connolly displayed flair and composure, coming close to a historic century in the Shield final. WA skipper Sam Whiteman also played a pivotal role, scoring a gritty century and propelling his team forward. Tasmania, led by Matthew Wade, faced a tough challenge as WA dominated proceedings. The tension is palpable as the final reaches a nail-biting crescendo.

As the Sheffield Shield final unfolds, Cooper Connolly's incredible debut continues to captivate fans. His remarkable performance echoes that of his BBL final heroics, cementing his status as a rising star. Meanwhile, the battle between WA and Tasmania intensifies, with every run and wicket crucial in determining the outcome of this thrilling contest. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in the ultimate showdown of the Sheffield Shield final!

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'No scars': Free-wheeling Connolly lights up Shield final (cricket.com.au)

No stranger to the big stage, debutant posts highest score by a first-gamer in a Sheffield Shieldโ€ฆ

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Sheffield Shield final: Late burst leaves Tasmania teetering as WA ... (The West Australian)

Western Australia are steering the Sheffield Shield final after two days and a flurry of late wickets, leaving Tasmania to count the cost of their decision ...

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BBL final hero repeats the feat in Shield final after brilliant first class ... (Fox Sports)

BBL final hero repeats the feat in Shield final after brilliant first class debut powers WA.

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WA debutant Connolly falls for 90 in Shield final (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Connolly (90 off 115 balls) was the last man out in WA's first innings score of 347 on a green-tinged WACA Ground wicket.

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Cooper Connolly gives off Shaun Marsh vibes during dream debut (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The Western Australia batter showed flair and maturity in coming agonisingly close to becoming the second-youngest centurion in a Shield final.

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Whiteman, Connolly star give WA edge in Sheffield Shield final (The New Daily)

WA skipper Sam Whiteman struck a fighting century before Cooper Connolly set tongues wagging in the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania.

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Wade, Tasmania wobble in Shield final (Education โ€“ Australian Associated Press)

Matthew Wade's farewell party got off to a sombre start as Western Australia took control of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania at the WACA Ground ...

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