Victoria win Australia's Sheffield Shield
Victoria won their 29th Sheffield Shield title after the five-day final against Western Australia.
SYDNEY (AFP) - Victoria won their 29th Sheffield Shield title after the five-day final against Western Australia ended in a draw at Hobart s Bellerive Oval on Wednesday.
Victoria took the title by finishing top of the competition s point standings after the season s 10 regular rounds.
The final of Australia s domestic competition was played in the Tasmanian capital because the Melbourne Cricket Ground was unavailable due to the World Cup.
Scores: Western Australia 421 and 293 for 2 declared; Victoria 381 and 158 for 4.
