Victoria Crush WA by 353 Runs as Boland and Harper Seal Shield Final Spot
Victoria have sent a powerful message to the rest of Australian cricket, dismantling Western Australia by a staggering 353 runs and booking their place in the Sheffield Shield final in emphatic fashion.
At the heart of this dominant performance were two names that now define Victoria’s season — Sam Harper and Scott Boland. And this was not just another win. This was a statement.
Harper, opening the batting, delivered one of the great individual displays of the season. The wicketkeeper-batter struck twin centuries — 119 in the first innings and an unbeaten 141 in the second. That kind of consistency at the top sets the tone for everything that follows. He was composed, controlled and relentless. And behind the stumps, he was just as sharp, taking six catches across the match. It was a complete performance and one that underlines why he says he truly enjoys opening the batting. Right now, it is working brilliantly for him and for Victoria.
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Then came Scott Boland. At 36, he is showing no signs of slowing down. On the final day at the WACA, Boland tore through Western Australia’s top order with ruthless precision. He finished with 6 for 22 in just under 12 overs, claiming the first five wickets to fall and later returning for the final scalp. Western Australia began the day with faint hope. They were dismissed for 114.
Boland has already had a remarkable summer at Test level and he has carried that form straight into domestic cricket. Across the match, he claimed eight wickets. Across the season, he has been relentless. When he finds that perfect line and length, batters simply struggle to survive.
For Victoria, this result does more than secure a final spot. It reinforces their dominance. They now sit comfortably at the top of the ladder with a commanding points lead and two matches still to play before the decider in Melbourne next month.
For Western Australia, however, it deepens what has been a difficult season. They remain at the bottom of the standings and this heavy defeat will sting.
This match matters because momentum in cricket is everything. Victoria are peaking at exactly the right time. Their batting is firing. Their bowling is clinical. And their confidence is growing.
The Sheffield Shield final is now firmly in their sights. Stay with us for continuing coverage as the race to Australia’s premier domestic title reaches its dramatic conclusion.
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