ECB National Academy defeat Victoria 2nd XI

The ECB National Academy defeated Victoria 2nd XI by 30 runs in Melbourne, Australia, in the squad's first match after the Christmas break.

Set a target of 404, Victoria were bowled out for 374 with Durham's Steve Harmison again taking four wickets, so recording an eight-wicket match haul.

A third wicket stand of 230 between Jewell (118) and Hussey (112) put Victoria in a strong position but the ECB NCA hit back to take the final eight wickets for 110 runs. Harmison found support from Steve Kirby, who took three wickets, Mark Wagh with two, and Chris Tremlett, who claimed a single victim. Wicket-keeper Mark Wallace took five catches.

The ECB NCA earlier declared on 358 for seven, having added a further 39 runs without loss to their overnight total. Chris Schofield finished on 48 not out, and Mark Wallace was unbeaten on 36.