Matt Short has continued his wealthy vein of kind to assist Victoria to a 61-run lead on the halfway level of their Sheffield Shield match towards NSW in Albury.
Victoria batted with growing confidence at Lavington Sports Ground to finish the day at 6-264 in response to NSW’s 203.
Short ended the day unbeaten on 81, with wicketkeeper Sam Harper on 4 not out.
Short got here to the wicket with the Vics at a shaky 4-108, however struck 9 boundaries in a watchful 150-ball knock.
It was the fifth time prior to now seven innings that Short has handed 50 at state stage.
Batting at No.6, Short shared a 92-run stand with Campbell Kellaway earlier than the latter fell simply shy of serving to the Vics cross the NSW first-innings complete.
Test opener Marcus Harris constructed an early platform with a watchful 53 on the prime of the order, whereas nightwatchman Mitch Perry hit 45 to make sure NSW commenced the day on the again foot.
Fast bowler Liam Hatcher picked up the wickets of Perry, Harris and Will Sutherland (18) to finish with 3-80.
Veteran paceman Trent Copeland was unrelenting throughout a protracted scorching day, returning 2-48 from 24 overs.
Starting the match in second spot on the desk, Victoria are one among 4 sides hoping to affix seemingly Shield remaining hosts Western Australia within the season decider.
Bottom-placed NSW want a victory to keep away from the longest winless streak within the state’s historical past.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
