Bird joins 400 club to put NSW in mix for Shield final
Scott Boland claimed a 10-wicket match haul but Victoria's batting collapsed on a tough pitch
17/02Result
22nd Match, Sheffield Shield at Sydney, Feb 18-20 2025
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
238 & 174 -
![Victoria]( "Victoria")
182 & 154 (38.4 ov)
Player of the Match
17/02Result
22nd Match, Sheffield Shield at Sydney, Feb 18-20 2025
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![New South Wales]( "New South Wales")
238 & 174 -
![Victoria]( "Victoria")
182 & 154 (38.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
Konstas calms himself but can't cash in as New South Wales take control
The home side built a lead of 190 on a surface where run-scoring has been hard work
Day 1
Konstas under the microscope as Boland, Davies shine
NSW recovered from 124 for 6 to finish the opening day in a healthy position after the match had started in dramatic fashion
Others
2.1 overs, 30 for 1: Konstas involved in wild Shield start
The New South Wales openers played some outrageous shots in the first two overs of the match