Straker, Swepson trump Brasher in possible Shield final preview
Queensland go clear second on the Shield table thanks to a 36-run win but have huge injury concerns as they try and make a second successive final
04/02Result
20th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Feb 5-8 2026
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![Queensland]( "Queensland")
149 & 236 -
![Victoria]( "Victoria")
144 & 205 (85.1 ov)
Player of the Match
04/02Result
20th Match, Sheffield Shield at Melbourne, Feb 5-8 2026
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![Queensland]( "Queensland")
149 & 236 -
![Victoria]( "Victoria")
144 & 205 (85.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Brasher's defiant half-century keeps Victoria alive after Straker's strikes
The left hander finished 54 not out on debut, with Victoria 150 for 6 chasing 242 to win at the MCG
Day 2
Labuschagne grinds after Handscomb 67 to leave MCG game in the balance
Things settled a little on the second day but bowlers still held sway as Queensland closed with a lead of 178
Day 1
MCG pitch in spotlight again after 17 wickets tumble on the opening day
Queensland were bowled out for 149 and Victoria slumped to 61 for 7 in reply during the first day of red-ball cricket at the ground since the Ashes Test
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