Victoria have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Sheffield Shield Final against Western Australia at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. This is a huge decision for Victoria, as they look to secure their first title since the 2013/14 season.
Victoria have been in fine form throughout the tournament, winning five of their eight matches and finishing top of the table. They have been led by captain Peter Handscomb, who has scored two centuries and four half-centuries in the tournament. He has been ably supported by Marcus Harris, who has scored three centuries and two half-centuries.
Western Australia have also had a strong tournament, winning six of their eight matches and finishing second on the table. They have been led by captain Mitch Marsh, who has scored two centuries and two half-centuries in the tournament. He has been ably supported by Cameron Bancroft, who has scored one century and three half-centuries.
The decision to bowl first could prove to be a masterstroke for Victoria, as they look to put pressure on Western Australia early on. The pitch is expected to be good for batting, so it will be interesting to see how the bowlers from both sides fare.
The match is set to be an exciting one, with both sides looking to secure their first title since the 2013/14 season. It promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the best teams in the competition. It will be interesting to see how Victoria’s decision to bowl first pans out in the end.
