Victoria steamroll New South Wales but Starc primed for India
Sam Elliott took the last four wickets to help Victoria ease to victory but Mitchell Starc's performance caused a buzz among both teams
20/10Result
4th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Oct 20-23 2024
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![Victoria]( "Victoria")
272 & 246 -
![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
136 & 241 (77.2 ov)
Player of the Match
20/10Result
4th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Oct 20-23 2024
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![Victoria]( "Victoria")
272 & 246 -
![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
136 & 241 (77.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Konstas 43, Smith 0, NSW struggle despite Starc six-for
Half-centuries to Victoria's Sam Harper and Tom Rogers and a superb spell from Scott Boland has Victoria in command
Day 2
Konstas, Harris and Smith miss out as O'Neill and Starc shine
The second day saw 15 wickets fall on a pitch aiding the quicks as Australia's Test opening debate continued to rage
Day 1
Abbott presses his case with four to give NSW an edge
Mitchell Starc also dismissed Marcus Harris for 26 while Peter Handscomb and Campbell Kellaway made half-centuries
Others
'A right-handed version of Warner': Josh Inglis launched into opening debate
Respected coach Greg Shipperd lauded the credentials of the WA wicketkeeper while also backing 19-year-old Sam Konstas
Smith: 'Marnus and Uzzie hated me up top'
Smith insisted he had not requested a move back down the order but rather just told Andrew McDonald his preference
Lyon inspired to keep spin 'cool' after Warne's death
The offspinner will play two more Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the India series