In-form Short helps Victoria declare lead over NSW

Victoria 264 for six (Short 81*, Harris 53, Kellaway 51, Hatcher 3-80) lead New South Wales 203 (Green 52, Henriques 29, Perry 4-24) by 61 runs

Matthew 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 in opposition to New South Wales in Albury.

Victoria batted with rising confidence at Lavington Sports Ground to finish the day at 264 for six 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 Victoria at 108 for 4, however struck 9 boundaries in a watchful 150-ball knock. It was the fifth time previously seven innings that Short has handed 50 at home stage.

Batting at No.6, Short shared a 92-run stand with Campbell Kellaway earlier than the latter fell simply shy of serving to Victoria cross NSW’s first-innings whole.

Ashes hopeful Marcus Harris constructed an early platform with a watchful 53 on the prime of the order, whereas nightwatcher 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 to finish with 3 for 80. Veteran paceman Trent Copeland was unrelenting throughout a protracted scorching day, returning 2 for 48 from 24 overs.

Starting the match in second spot on the desk, Victoria are one among 4 sides hoping to affix possible Shield last 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 web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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