Queensland — New South Wales: 358:359, One-Day Cup (AUS)

New South Wales claimed a narrow one-run victory over Queensland in their One Day Cup encounter on 22 September 2026. The final score read 359 for New South Wales against 358 for the hosts in what proved to be an exceptionally tight contest. Queensland could not find the runs needed to secure a win, falling agonisingly short.

The result shifts the early standings in Queensland's favour. New South Wales move on to four points from a single match, sitting in second place. Queensland remain winless from two games, still on zero points after losing both outings so far this season.

Recent form suggests neither side has found consistent rhythm. Queensland lost their opening match to Victoria 339 to 335, then followed with this narrow defeat. Their earlier results include a heavy loss to New South Wales in October 2025 and a draw against Victoria in February 2026, though those matches belong to different seasons.

New South Wales showed resilience in their first outing, beating Tasmania 119 to 118 in a similarly close finish. They had previously beaten Tasmania 275 to 274 in February 2026 and South Australia 246 to 242 in February 2026. Those results indicate a pattern of narrow victories rather than dominant performances.

The one-run margin tells you everything about this match. Both teams posted substantial totals, but the difference came down to a single run. Queensland pushed hard but could not quite reach the target. New South Wales held their nerve to take all four points.