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| One-day Name: | Tasmanian Tigers | ||
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| Founded: | 1851 | ||
| Home Ground: | Bellerive Oval | ||
| Capacity: | 16,000 | ||
| First-class debut: | Victoria | ||
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| at Launceston | |||
| Pura Cup wins: | 1 | ||
| Ford Ranger Cup wins: | 3 | ||
| KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins: | 0 | ||
| Official Website: | Tasmanian Tigers | ||
The Tasmanian Tigers are the official first-class cricket team of Tasmania, Australia. Bellerive Oval is a sports ground in Bellerive, eastern shore of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash is the domestic Twenty20 Cricket competition in Australia. First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. They play in domestic one-day, 4-day and Twenty20 competitions. Their home ground is Bellerive Oval on Hobart's Eastern Shore, though matches are occasionally played at venues in Devonport and Launceston. Bellerive Oval is a sports ground in Bellerive, eastern shore of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
They have won the domestic one day competition (currently named the Ford Ranger Cup) three times, in 1978-79, 2004-05 and 2007-08. The 2007 - 08 Ford Ranger One Day Cup was the 38th season of official List A domestic cricket in Australia. They have also been runners-up twice, in 1977-78 and 1986-87.
The Tigers won their first Sheffield Shield (Pura Cup) in the 2006-07 season, after almost 30 years in the competition. The Pura Cup 2006-07 season was the 114th season of the Australian domestic First-class cricket competition played in Australia known as the Pura Cup. They had been runner-up three times, in 1993-94, 1997-98, and 2001-02.
The Tigers also compete in the domestic Twenty20 competition known as the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, and were runners-up in 2006-07. Twenty20 is a form of Cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash is the domestic Twenty20 Cricket competition in Australia. The 2006 - 07 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash was the second season of official Twenty20 domestic cricket in Australia.
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Cricket almost certainly has been played in Tasmania since the time of European settlement in 1803. Dane John Anderson (born October 19, 1984) in Launceston, Tasmania is an Australian Cricket player who plays for Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia George John Bailey (born March 7, 1982 in Launceston, Tasmania) is an Australian Cricket player who plays for the Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Travis Birt (born December 9, 1981 in Sale Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Sale is a cathedral city in the Australian state of Victoria, in the Shire of Wellington. Luke Rex Butterworth (born October 28, 1983) in Hobart, Tasmania is an Australian Cricket player who plays for the Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Sean Geoffrey Clingeleffer (born May 9, 1980) in Hobart, Tasmania is an Australian Cricket player who plays for the Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. David Graham Dawson (born March 7, 1982 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) is an Australian Cricket player who Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Toowoomba (nicknamed 'The Garden City' is a City in South East Queensland, Australia. Michael James Di Venuto (born 12 December 1973 in Hobart, Tasmania) is an Australian Cricketer who has played First-class cricket Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Scottsdale is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Lismore is a sub-tropical city in New South Wales, Australia. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Elizabeth Vale is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Brett Geeves (born 13 June 1982 Claremont, Tasmania) is an Australian Cricket player who plays for the Tasmanian Tigers. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Claremont is a suburb of the City of Glenorchy, part of the greater Hobart area Tasmania, Australia. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Benjamin William Hilfenhaus (Pronounced Hilfen-House (born 15 March 1983 in Ulverstone Tasmania) is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Tasmanian Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Ulverstone is a town on the northwest coast of Tasmania, Australia. Playing career Krejza is an all-rounder contributing to the team mainly as a right arm off-break bowler but also as a right handed lower-middle order batsman Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Mudgee is a town in central New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the broad fertile Cudgegong River valley 261 kilometres north west of Sydney Timothy Peter Macdonald (born September 7 1980 in Subiaco, Western Australia) is a professional Australian cricketer who currently plays for Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Subiaco is an inner western suburb of Perth, Western Australia, situated to the north of Kings Park. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Subiaco is an inner western suburb of Perth, Western Australia, situated to the north of Kings Park. Rodney William Marsh, MBE (born 4 November 1947 in Armadale, Western Australia) is a retired Australian Wicketkeeper. Timothy David Paine (born 8 December, 1984) in Hobart Tasmania, is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Tasmanian Tigers Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974 is a professional Australian Cricketer and current captain of the Australian cricket team in One Day International Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Damien Geoffrey Wright (born 25th of July 1975 in Casino New South Wales is an Australian Cricket player who plays for the Tasmanian Tigers Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Casino is a town of approximately 10000 people in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass However the first, first class cricket match played in Tasmania, which was also the first ever first class cricket match in Australia, was played in 1851 between Victoria and Tasmania in Launceston. First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass Launceston ( (short first vowel /ˈlɔːnsəstən/ is often incorrectly heard in other parts of Australia is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia It was a timeless match, but only lasted for two days. Tasmania emerged victorious by 3 wickets.
Since that time, Tasmanian representative sides normally had to content themselves with matches against touring International sides during stop-overs whilst travelling by ship to mainland capitals, and the odd first class game against mainland state sides, usually one per season. The quality of cricket in Tasmania varied from time to time, but particularly in the post war period enjoyed a high period. This prompted moves to be made by the Tasmanian Cricket Association for further matches and recognition. A Famous victory against the Indian tourists in 1977 helped the TCA convince mainland cricket authorities Tasmanian cricket was of a nationally competitive level.
The Tasmanian Cricket Association first made a bid to join the Sheffield Shield in 1964, but was rejected. Despite this, Tasmania was granted full status into the domestic one day competition upon its establishment in 1969. The Tasmanian team was finally admitted to the Sheffield Shield by the Australian Cricket Board in 1977 on a two year trial basis, although they played a reduced roster in comparisons to the other states. Tasmanias points on the ladder were x5 and /9 due to the fact they only played each other state once (instead of twice) during the season.
Victory came in the 1978-79 Gillette Cup domestic one day competition, and within a fortnight Tasmania had won their first ever Shield match, beating Western Australia by 4 wickets in Devonport, showing Tasmania was capable of competing amongst the nation's best. NightMatchOldTraffordjpg|right|thumb|350px|A night match at Old Trafford. The Western Warriors (referred to as Retravison Warriors for sponsorship reasons are an Australian first class cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia
Initially the side struggled for success and consistency and were the competitions whipping-boys throughout the 1980s. The rise of local hero, David Boon to international fame, showed the country, and the world, that Tasmanian cricket was here to stay. Despite this, the Tasmanian side struggled to win matches throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. Regardless of the lack of competitive success, this period did have one exceptionally bright point for the state, as Tasmania unearthed a rare talent in Ricky Ponting who would go on to become one of the world's best batsmen. Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974 is a professional Australian Cricketer and current captain of the Australian cricket team in One Day International
A reshuffle in the administration and organisation of the TCA in 1991 did not have an immdeiate effect, but the mid 1990s brought a more professional approach, and the state's side rebranded as the Tasmanian Tigers, and with a new headquarters in the renovated Bellerive Oval, the state finally started to achieve more regular success. Bellerive Oval is a sports ground in Bellerive, eastern shore of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The side surged to the final for the first time in 1993-94, only to lose to New South Wales, but showed they were capable of successes at first class level. The 1997-98 season saw the Tiger's qualify for the final off the back off a remarkable six straight victories, and they were desperately unlucky not to win the competition after such dominance.
In the late 1990s Tasmania continued to produce top level cricketers. Players such as Jamie Cox, Dene Hills, Shaun Young and Michael Di Venuto became stars of the state side, and can all be considered unlucky not to have found a place in the Australian side. Jamie Cox (born 15 October 1969 in Burnie Tasmania, Australia is a former opening batsman Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australia's Dene Fleetwood Hills (born 27 August 1970 in Wynyard, Tasmania) was an Australian First Class Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers. Shaun Young (born June 13 1970, Burnie, Tasmania) is an Australian Cricketer He played in one Test at Michael James Di Venuto (born 12 December 1973 in Hobart, Tasmania) is an Australian Cricketer who has played First-class cricket
The Tigers continue to remain competitive in all forms of the Australian domestic game, and in 2006-07 were successful in claiming their first ever Pura Cup title. The Tigers have also qualified for the final on three occasions in 1993-94, 1997-98, and 2001-02, but at the time were unable to win the title.
The Tigers have faired better in the Ford Ranger Cup, wining it three times in 1978-79, 2004-05 and 2007-08. They have also been runners-up twice in 1977-78, and 1986-87. The Tigers were also unlucky to finish as runners-up in the second season of the Australian domestic Twenty20 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash competition in 2006-07. Twenty20 is a form of Cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash is the domestic Twenty20 Cricket competition in Australia.