da jogodeouro： Theo Doropoulos got Western Australia home despite a couple of nervous wobbles in their run chase at the WACA, where Tasmania’s injury-depleted attack could not defend 197
Cricinfo staff22-Oct-2008
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Theo Doropoulos made his first half-century at first-class level © Getty Images
Theo Doropoulos got Western Australia home despite a couple of nervous wobbles in their run chase at the WACA, where Tasmania’s injury-depleted attack could not defend 197. Doropoulos registered his maiden first-class half-century and struck the winning runs in the four-wicket victory, which gave the Warriors the perfect start to the season – two wins from two games.Brett Geeves did his best to inspire the Tigers with a pair of wickets early and another two strikes late but he was shouldering a heavy burden after Ben Hilfenhaus failed to take the field in the second innings. Hilfenhaus hurt his knee in a batting collision with his fellow tailender Tim Macdonald as the pair added nine in the morning session.It proved to be a big blow for Tasmania as Marcus North and Doropoulos comfortably guided the chase with an 80-run partnership after the openers both made starts. North fell to Geeves for 47 with 21 still needed and if the quick removal of Luke Ronchi gave the Tigers a glimmer, it was quickly extinguished by Doropoulos.His half-century continued his impressive start to the summer and he finished unbeaten on 58, ensuring the task of completing the chase did not fall to the tail. Geeves collected 4 for 62 to add to his five wickets from the first innings but his was a one-man effort and could not stop Tasmania beginning their campaign with two losses.