Arnberger fights for Victoria's title defence

Victoria 2 for 167 (Arnberger 95*) trail Queensland 6 for 416 dec (Watson 94, Maher 79, Perren 68, Love 59) by 249 runs
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Jason Arnberger led Victoria's unlikely chase for an essential outright victory with his third half-century in eight days against Queensland at the MCG. In an aggressive 139-ball display Arnberger, who added 60 and 71 against Tasmania, hit 14 fours and one six in making 95 on a batting wicket so good it should prevent an outright result.

Matthew Elliott and Arnberger made a brisk start as they attempted to overhaul Queensland's 416 after Jimmy Maher closed the innings during the second session. But Mitchell Johnson ended the 69-run stand with the first ball after tea when Elliott was lbw for 35, and Brad Hodge followed for 5 when he was caught at square leg off Joe Dawes. Graeme Rummans was the other not out batsman at stumps on 26.

Queensland have almost destroyed Victoria's chances of reaching the final as the Bushrangers need to win the game outright to stay in contention to defend their title. Time started to run out when Shane Watson scored 94 and the Bulls added 102 before lunch. Watson tried to reach his century with a six but mishit Cameron White and was caught by Elliott at short cover.