Joel Curtis’ 91 and Bryce Jackson’s four-wicket haul power Western Australia to eight-wicket win; Campbell Kellaway’s 105 not enough as Victoria finish bottom

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Western Australia signed off their domestic season in style with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Victoria in the One-Day Cup, thanks to a matchwinning knock from Joel Curtis that eclipsed a fighting century from Campbell Kellaway at the WACA.

Curtis, who had earlier scored 75 in a thrilling one-wicket win against Tasmania, continued his impressive run with a fluent 91 off 83 deliveries. The 26-year-old anchored WA’s chase with authority, mixing controlled aggression with smart strike rotation. Although he fell short of a well-deserved century — caught by Matt Short at extra cover with just 37 runs needed — his innings had already ensured the result was all but sealed.

Curtis found strong support from Cameron Bancroft, with the pair stitching together a crucial 134-run partnership for the second wicket that broke the back of the chase. Opener Sam Fanning had earlier set the tone with a brisk 31 off 31 balls, helping WA maintain early momentum in pursuit of Victoria’s total.

For Victoria, the standout performer was young opener Campbell Kellaway, who produced a composed 105 off 117 balls after his side was sent in to bat. The 23-year-old showed resilience and maturity, holding the innings together as wickets fell around him. His knock ended in the 49th over when a full toss from Matthew Kelly was lofted to long-on, where Ashton Turner completed the catch. Apart from Kellaway, Matt Short’s 35 was the only other notable contribution as Victoria struggled to accelerate.

With the ball, Bryce Jackson continued his excellent form, claiming 4 for 40 to follow up his four-wicket haul against Tasmania. Eighteen-year-old Will Malajczuk also impressed with 2 for 48, including the early dismissal of Peter Handscomb for a duck, further denting Victoria’s hopes of posting a competitive total.

The result saw Victoria finish at the bottom of the One-Day Cup table — a sharp decline after reaching the final last season — while Western Australia concluded their campaign in fourth place, buoyed by strong individual performances and promising young talent.