ECB National Academy v Victoria 2nd XI - Day 3 of 4

Steve Harmison, Ian Bell and Matthew Wood ensured another positive day for the ECB National Academy in Melbourne. Harmison, the fast bowler from Durham, took a further three wickets to end with innings figures of four for 61 in 14 overs as the Victoria 2nd XI side were bowled out for 202. Chris Tremlett, Steve Kirby and Chris Schofield took two wickets each.

The ECB National Academy ended the day on 319-7, a lead of 362 runs. Warwickshire's Ian Bell made 117 and he shared in a third wicket stand of 189 with Matthew Wood from Yorkshire, who made 88. Graeme Swann contributed a useful 34, while Schofield and Mark Wallace remain unbeaten on 27* and 19* respectively.