Victoria have received their method right into a second successive Sheffield Shield ultimate after wrapping up a powerful seven-wicket win over Western Australia throughout the day 4 morning session on the WACA.
Needing simply 61 runs for victory after bowling out WA late on day three, Victoria have been made to work for over 90 minutes earlier than reaching 3-64.
Travis Dean went for a duck within the third over with the Vics scoring at barely a run an over for the primary half hour.
Ashley Chandrasinghe was finally dismissed after a laborious 49-ball innings that yielded simply two runs.
Test opener Marcus Harris scored the majority of the early runs just for Cameron Gannon to take his wicket for 29, leaving the rating at 3-32.
Matt Short, nonetheless, took cost with 23 not out from 20 balls, whereas Campbell Kellaway was additionally unbeaten on 9.
The consequence sees Victoria leapfrog second-placed Queensland and arrange a repeat of final yr’s season decider in opposition to holders Western Australia.
WA have been with out quite a few gamers for the final-round fixture in opposition to the Vics.
The heavy-scoring Western Australian’s have been bowled out for 122 and 236, with Victoria posting 298.
Returning Test quick bowler Scott Boland led the best way with eight wickets.
The five-day ultimate will begin subsequent Thursday on the WACA.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
