Sutherland, Boland assist Victoria to victory after Harper’s career-best

Victoria 298 for 7 (Harper 96, Harris 50, Kerr 3-57) beat New South Wales 239 (Hughes 69, Davies 41, Sutherland 3-39) by 59 runs

Victoria remained unbeaten within the home one-day competitors after a snug 59-run win over New South Wales.

NSW’s chase by no means received going on the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Friday they usually have been all out for 239 within the forty seventh over as Victoria backed up their win over Tasmania on the similar venue within the opening sport of the marketing campaign.

Allrounder Will Sutherland loved his greatest time out with the ball since struggling a stress fracture in his again in March. Sutherland, who seemed to be an outdoor probability of an Ashes call-up earlier than being injured, took the ultimate wicket of the match to complete with figures of three for 39.

The 23-year-old additionally took a catch off Todd Murphy’s bowling for the second final wicket of NSW’s innings.

NSW opener Daniel Hughes, who had a golden summer time within the one-day cup final season, top-scored for the guests with 69. But as soon as Sutherland dismissed Hughes within the thirty seventh over, NSW’s hopes of victory went with him.

Test fast Scott Boland claimed the wickets of Oliver Davies and opener Jack Edwards to complete with figures of two for 56.

After captain Peter Handscomb gained the toss and elected to bat, Victoria powered to 298 for 7.

Wicketkeeper Sam Harper crunched a career-best List A rating of 96, however fell simply quick a maiden century when he was out lbw to Edwards.

Fringe Test opener Marcus Harris crafted a affected person 50, however Victoria fell right into a mini gap following their spectacular begin, collapsing from 195 for two to 227 for five.

Victoria’s innings was boosted considerably within the remaining 5 overs by Campbell Kellaway’s cameo of 38 from 26 balls. They went at 10 runs an over from the final 5 to make sure they’d a winnable rating.

NSW might be subsequent in motion on October 9 once they host Queensland at North Sydney Oval, whereas Victoria will face Western Australia on the WACA on the identical day.

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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