A defiant NSW put a dent in Western Australia's ambition of making the Pura Cup final by digging in for a thrilling draw at the WACA Ground today.

NSW will battle against a large slice of history tomorrow after being set 406 runs for victory in its Pura Cup cricket match against Western Australia at the WACA ground.

Western Australia had NSW on the ropes at stumps on day two of their Pura Cup match at the WACA

Western Australia's Ryan Campbell hammered an unbeaten century to leave the Warriors firmly in control at stumps on day one of their Pura Cup cricket match against NSW at the WACA.

A cavalier 151 by Corey Richards helped NSW scrape into Sunday week's ING Cup final after a nailbiting win over Western Australia at the WACA ground tonight.

Australian captain Stephen Waugh was keeping his one-day side's plans for another great escape firmly under wraps today as he refused to join the chorus of disapproval for the bonus points system.

Big Jo Angel took career best figures to lead Western Australia to a 10 wicket victory over Victoria and second place on the Pura Cup cricket table here today.

Western Australia was charging towards outright victory and second place on the Pura Cup table at stumps on day three of its match against Victoria.

A quickfire half century from Ryan Campbell today propelled Western Australia towards first innings points at stumps on day two of its Pura Cup match against Victoria.

Defiant innings from young Victorians Jon Moss and Michael Klinger were not enough to stop Western Australia gaining a slight advantage at stumps on day one of their Pura Cup match.

Simon Katich handed national selectors a timely reminder with an inspired century to guide Western Australia to within sight of an ING Cup final berth tonight.

Paceman Brett Lee will be the only Australian Test player turning out for his state this weekend as his battle-weary team-mates rest ahead of the world championship showdown against South Africa.