Victoria are edging nearer to successful a berth in subsequent week’s Sheffield Shield ultimate after one other sturdy displaying from their quick bowlers early on day three towards Western Australia.
At lunch, WA nonetheless path by 27 runs, having inched their strategy to 5-149 through the morning session on the WACA.
Queensland’s failure to earn adequate bonus factors of their ongoing match in Tasmania means Victoria will advance by means of to the season decider with victory in Perth.
Scott Boland and Mitch Perry once more shone for the Vics, with the pair selecting up a wicket every to start out day three.
Boland (3-46) knocked over nightwatchman Corey Rocchiccioli for one earlier than Perry (2-34) had Aaron Hardie caught behind for 13.
Hilton Cartwright, nevertheless, remained a serious stumbling block for the Vics with the middle-order batter unbeaten on 69 on the break.
Ashton Turner was additionally nonetheless on the crease (8no) with heavy-scoring wicketkeeper Josh Philippe but to bat.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
