The underdogs who faced Western Australia hadn't lost a tournament opener since 2016-17 when Launceston allrounder Fletcher Seymour last captained the side.

But the Tigers shocked the hosts with a six-wicket victory that involved Greater Northern Raiders trio Lachie Newland, Ben Spinks and Sam O'Mahony.

The West Australians had moved comfortably to 1-92 in the 24th over until Lane Berry was dismissed for 34 that changed the game for Tassie, who ripped through the helpless middle-order.

Jayden Goodwin, the son of retired Zimbabwean Test star Murray Goodwin, soon after fell for a team-high 42.

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Caedence Kuepper proved to be particularly brutal with the ball as the Sandgropers lost 5-21 that included the legspinner taking 4-25 amid the collapse in the brilliant 10-over spell at Claremont.

Western Australia had only pushed to 197 after a 38-run stand for the eighth wicket.

The Tasmanians stuttered twice and were at the crossroads at 4-73 at one stage.

But Mitchell Owen orchestrated a superb 93 off 89 balls including 10 fours and four sixes and Nick Davis also remained not out 54 off 64 with seven fours and a six to seal the win inside 40 overs.

Tasmania was set to play Northern Territory next.

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