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Corey Rocchiccioli`s 7-wicket haul led Western Australia to a strong position against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.

Western Australia showcased a dominant performance on the first day of the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the Gabba, with spinner Corey Rocchiccioli achieving career-best figures of 7-52. Queensland struggled to build momentum, ultimately bowled out for just 147 runs. Ben McDermott was the top scorer for Queensland, managing 37 runs off 112 balls, while Mitchell Swepson and Xavier Bartlett contributed 20 runs each. Key players like Matthew Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson, and Michael Neser fell cheaply, succumbing to the impressive bowling of Rocchiccioli and Cameron Gannon, who took 2 wickets for 32 runs.

In response, Western Australia cruised to 1-112 at stumps, with Sam Whiteman leading the charge with a brisk 67 runs, including seven fours and three sixes. Sam Fanning remained unbeaten on 41, adopting a more cautious approach with two boundaries from 107 balls. This strong start puts Western Australia in a favorable position to climb the Sheffield Shield standings, where they currently sit at the bottom with 24.91 points, trailing behind Queensland and leaders South Australia. With three games remaining, Rocchiccioli`s stellar performance could be pivotal for Western Australia`s campaign.

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