On a day when his fast-bowling colleagues weren’t at their best, Mahmud led the way with his command of length and movement in both directions
Victoria duo sent a reminder to Australia’s selectors with a 239-run stand, before Tasmania hit back with late wickets
The start was delayed by 20 minutes by drizzle
Spinner is stand-out name in 15-player squad for event in Malaysia in January-February
The home side had made a strong start before Joel Paris hit back for Western Australia
Courtney Webb and Hannah Baker impress but Sparks come up short in first semi-final
The board is also looking at “optimising travel schedule” after mass resting during ODI series loss
The legspinner has had few red-ball opportunities in recent years but may get an opening in October
Wicketkeeper Joel Curtis struck a maiden first-class hundred but Western Australia didn’t have enough to defend