Overview
- Victoria reached 340 for 7 at stumps, built on Peter Handscomb’s 103 after an early drop and a brisk 54 from Sam Harper.
- Mitchell Starc marked his red-ball return with 4 for 91 from 18 overs and said he feels close to rediscovering his best rhythm.
- Josh Hazlewood delivered an 18-over spell without a wicket, conceding 54 runs.
- Nathan Lyon took 2 for 65, while Campbell Kellaway made 51 and Fergus O’Neill added 46 in key stands with Handscomb.
- New South Wales replaced Will Salzmann due to a hamstring issue under Cricket Australia’s trial substitution rule.