Western Australia force draw after Paris and Curtis resist
Western Australia draw with New South Wales after 28-over last-wicket resistance.
Western Australia held out New South Wales for a draw in a Sheffield Shield match after an unbroken last-wicket stand between Joel Paris and Hilton Cartwright. The pair survived 28 overs to secure the result.
Paris batted at number 11 with a runner after injuring his hamstring during his innings. Cartwright supported him as the pair denied New South Wales a victory on the final day.
Western Australia had earlier struggled with the bat, but the rearguard action preserved their unbeaten record in the competition this season. The draw leaves both teams with points from the match.
CricHubb Take
The 28-over stand shows how a single unbroken partnership can outweigh an entire first innings in a four-day contest.