But it proved an unwitting last-wicket century stand between Alex Vincent (67) and Rhys Ward (45) that almost won the qualifying final against Western Australia.

“There was a period in the game where we had a couple of big overs and you could sort of tell the momentum shifted in the field, especially in 37 degrees,” Seymour said.

“It was definitely one of those times that if we had a few wickets in hand and batted deep into the innings that it was a total that was very gettable.”

But while Seymour was lauding his state tailenders that got the side within 18 runs of the target, it was the captain that first put the Tasmanians back in contention.

He snared a prodigious 5-9 in seven overs, the carnival’s second best bowling figures and tightest five-wicket haul. 

The introduction of the right-arm quick broke up Western Australia’s 42-run opening partnership. They slumped to 3-65, as Seymour claimed 3-6 off six overs.

His second solitary-over spell added a further two wickets to clean up the tail.

But Seymour was called again to rescue his state.

The Australian under-19 Ashes Test player strolled to the crease with Tasmania struggling at 4-33 in pursuit of 242 for victory.

He would fall for 27 from 37 deliveries but not before carrying the score to 4-79.

“My batting is something I know I need to improve on definitely if I want to make it to the next level,” Seymour critiqued his performance.

“So it was disappointing not to go on and make a big score when in a position to win the game for our team.” 

But Seymour added he felt an obligation in his state captaincy role to lift the side.

“It’s always nice to lead by example,” he said.

“Something that all players should pride themselves on is playing those important roles in finals.”

His clubmate Jarrod Freeman made 29 off 41 balls and took 1-44 off eight overs playing for Cricket Australia’s XI.