Sheffield Shield 2025-26 | 04-Dec-2025 05:00 AM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
WA 194/10 (75.2) CRR: 3.64
VIC 51/0 (14) CRR: 3.64
Day 1: Stumps - Victoria trail by 143 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Dixon* | 26 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Blake Macdonald | 25 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Haskett* | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Corey Rocchiccioli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Victoria vs Western Australia
Western Australia — Innings 1 (194/10 in 75.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft lbw b Mitchell Perry | 39 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 51.32 | |
| Whiteman (c) c Sam Harper b Mitchell Perry | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 | |
| Mitchell Marsh c Sam Harper b Mitchell Perry | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 56.25 | |
| J Goodwin c Matthew Short b Sam Elliott | 23 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 20.91 | |
| Cartwright c Handscomb b Cameron McClure | 13 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 41.94 | |
| Aaron Hardie c Sam Harper b Sam Elliott | 53 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 72.6 | |
| Joel Curtis (wk) lbw b Sam Elliott | 17 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 37.78 | |
| Rocchiccioli c Sam Harper b David Moody | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Gannon not out | 23 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 43.4 | |
| Brody Couch c Harry Dixon b Sam Elliott | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 | |
| Liam Haskett c Sam Harper b Sam Elliott | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 194 | 10 wkts, 75.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Perry | 17 | 5 | 45 | 3 | 2.6 |
| Cameron McClure | 17 | 5 | 45 | 1 | 2.6 |
| Sam Elliott | 19.2 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 1.7 |
| Matthew Short | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 3.7 |
| David Moody | 14 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Harry Dixon | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft & Whiteman | 11 | 29 |
| Bancroft & Mitchell Marsh | 14 | 25 |
| Bancroft & Goodwin | 42 | 118 |
| Cartwright & Goodwin | 21 | 68 |
| Hardie & Goodwin | 6 | 15 |
| Hardie & Joel Curtis | 60 | 97 |
| Hardie & Rocchiccioli | 6 | 12 |
| Hardie & Gannon | 20 | 40 |
| Brody Couch & Gannon | 14 | 26 |
| Liam Haskett & Gannon | 2 | 23 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whiteman | 4.5 | 11 |
| 2 | Mitchell Marsh | 8.6 | 25 |
| 3 | Bancroft | 28.4 | 67 |
| 4 | Cartwright | 39.6 | 88 |
| 5 | J Goodwin | 42.3 | 94 |
| 6 | Joel Curtis | 58.3 | 152 |
| 7 | Rocchiccioli | 60.3 | 158 |
| 8 | Aaron Hardie | 67.1 | 178 |
| 9 | Brody Couch | 71.3 | 192 |
| 10 | Liam Haskett | 75.2 | 194 |
Victoria — Innings 2 (51/0 in 13 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Macdonald batting | 25 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 64.1 | |
| Harry Dixon batting | 26 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | ||||||
| Total | 51 | 0 wkts, 13 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Marcus Harris, Peter Handscomb (c), Matthew Short, Oliver Peake, Sam Harper (wk), Mitchell Perry, Sam Elliott, David Moody, Cameron McClure | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Gannon | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Aaron Hardie | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| Brody Couch | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Liam Haskett | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Macdonald & Harry Dixon | 51 | 78 |
Match Info
| Match | Victoria vs Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Series | Sheffield Shield 2025-26 |
| Time | 04-Dec-2025 05:00 AM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Victoria vs Western Australia (VCT vs WAU)
Victoria will face Western Australia in a thrilling match on 04-Dec-2025 in Sheffield Shield 2025-26. The match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 05:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Victoria is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Western Australia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Sheffield Shield 2025-26.
The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Victoria will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Western Australia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Victoria batting and Western Australia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Victoria showcase its strengths, or will Western Australia pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 04-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Victoria Squad
Scott Boland, Will Sutherland (C), David Moody, Sam Elliot, Harry Dixon, Doug Warren, Oliver Peake
Western Australia Squad
Hilton Cartwright, Sam Whiteman (C), Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Bancroft, Cameron Gannon, Corey Rocchiccioli, Jayden Goodwin, Liam Haskett, Joel Curtis, Albert Esterhuysen
