Faulkner fights but Victoria secure victory

Tasmania put up some fight on the final day at the MCG but could not prevent a 113-run Victoria win as Scott Boland and Chris Tremain picked up three wickets each

Bird takes three but Victoria eye victory

Victoria on top; Siddle and Bird press their claims

Jackson Bird and Peter Siddle both performed admirably in their Test auditions on a rain-affected second day at the MCG, where play continued until 10.30pm in an effort to make up lost overs

Harris scores ton; Maxwell left out

Glenn Maxwell was a surprise omission from Victoria's first match of the Sheffield Shield season, but the Bushrangers enjoyed a strong day on the field with new opener Marcus Harris scoring a century