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

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.

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.