Victoria 7 for 1 path Western Australia 244 (Boland 4-41) by 237 runs
The 34-year-old was a useful inclusion for Victoria after being launched from Australia’s Take a look at squad having been deemed surplus to necessities for the 2-0 sequence victory over New Zealand.
Boland toiled away in scorching circumstances on Monday to take 4 for 41, serving to bowl WA out for 244 after Victoria captain Will Sutherland gained the toss and despatched the guests in to bat on the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
“I might have appreciated to have stayed over in New Zealand if I used to be taking part in, however there was a possibility to play again right here,” Boland mentioned. “I’ve spent a lot time carrying the drinks this 12 months so it has been good to be again on the sector. Credit score to our entire bowling group, we caught to our plans that we needed to implement to their batters.”
Victoria had to face 5 overs earlier than stumps, dropping in-form opener Nic Maddinson to Cameron Gannon for two.
Former Take a look at batter Peter Handscomb is due to come in at No. 5 in his a centesimal Defend match.
Twin reigning champions, WA want to keep away from dropping to be assured of reaching a 3rd successive decider. Sitting second on the desk, the guests can nonetheless make the ultimate with a draw.
However Victoria – one place decrease on the ladder – might be pushing laborious to drive a outcome after dropping the final two finals towards WA.
Tasmania, who final gained a Defend title in 2012-13, are in the field seat to host the ultimate after dropping simply as soon as this season.
