On 12 January 2005 T20 history was made at the WACA Ground when 20,000 fans packed the ground to watch Western Australia defeat Victoria in the first-ever interstate domestic T20 match, heralding in a new era for domestic cricket in Australia. Batting first, Victoria scored 9-141 off 20 overs. In reply Western Australia smashed 2-143 off 12.1 overs with Man of the Match Luke Ronchi hitting 67 off 24 balls and Ryan Campbell 56 off 42 balls.