Victoria

Victoria's cricket team, one of the stalwarts of Australian cricket, has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1851. That's more than a century and a half of sporting heritage crammed into one team! This Victorian side took its first steps into the cricketing world long before cricket was televised, bringing with it a tradition steeped in both its victories and the passions of its players and fans alike.

In the Australian domestic circuit, Victoria has been a dominant force, clinching the prestigious Sheffield Shield numerous times. As of the latest counts, they've hoisted the trophy over 30 times—a testament to their consistency and class in the longer format. This success has been punctuated by several one-day cups, amplifying their reputation as a versatile side.

Contributions from key players have been vital throughout Victoria's history. Legends like Bill Ponsford and Neil Harvey graced the team with their batting prowess, while Shane Warne, the spin wizard, gave the opposition nightmares. More recently, players like David Hussey have kept the Victorian flag flying high, providing stability and style in the middle order. What's fascinating is how each era brought forth such talent, evolving yet never losing sight of the team's ethos.

The team has shared a historic rivalry with New South Wales, igniting passions whenever they clash. These matches, always fiercely contested, are eagerly anticipated by fans from both sides. The tension on the field is palpable—the sort of cricket that keeps you glued to your seat.

Victoria’s playing style is one of adaptability. Be it seaming conditions or spinning tracks, the team showcases an ability to mould their game, drawing from a pool of players who are as gritty as they are skilled. They focus on backbone and discipline, with fielding being a standout strength; you’ll rarely see a Victorian player drop a catch.

The team's home, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is a cathedral of cricket. It holds a special place in the hearts of fans, who gather in droves, creating a vibrant, raucous atmosphere. The cultural significance of Victoria’s cricket extends beyond the pitch; it's embedded in the very fabric of local sports life. Win or lose, the camaraderie among the supporters remains unwavering, as generations have passed down their love for the team.

Traditionally, the Victorians carry a sense of heritage with them, from their dark blue kits to the songs sung in the stands. The team's journey is as much about its wins as it is about the stories told, the memories created, and the sense of identity it brings to its followers.

Play Offs, Final, Sheffield Shield - March 25, 2026

Victoria

261/10 (91) & 139/10 (49.5)

South Australia

198/10 (76.4) & 258/10 (81.3)

South Australia won by 56 runs

Player of the Match

Nathan McAndrew

Regular Season, 29th Match, Sheffield Shield - March 13, 2026

Victoria

308/10 (113.2)

South Australia

305/10 (95.4) & 204/3 (64)

Match drawn

Player of the Match

Henry Hunt

Regular Season, 26th Match, Sheffield Shield - March 4, 2026

Tasmania

91/10 (43.2) & 254/10 (83.2)

Victoria

222/10 (64.5) & 193/10 (52.4)

Victoria won by 70 runs

Player of the Match

Sam Harper

Regular Season, 21st Match, One-Day Cup - February 21, 2026

Western Australia

233/2 (39.3)

Victoria

230/9 (50)

Western Australia won by 8 wickets (with 61 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Joel Curtis

Regular Season, 23rd Match, Sheffield Shield - February 16, 2026

Western Australia

238/10 (80.2) & 114/10 (44.5)

Victoria

426/9 (116.5) & 274/4 (59)

Victoria won by 353 runs

Regular Season, 20th Match, Sheffield Shield - February 4, 2026

Victoria

144/10 (57.2) & 205/10 (85.1)

Queensland

149/10 (60) & 236/10 (86.1)

Queensland won by 36 runs

Player of the Match

Hugo Burdon

Regular Season, 17th Match, One-Day Cup - February 2, 2026

Victoria

216/3 (44.3)

Queensland

215/10 (49)

Victoria won by 7 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Peter Handscomb

Regular Season, 16th Match, Sheffield Shield - December 3, 2025

Victoria

255/10 (95.1) & 195/4 (38.5)

Western Australia

194/10 (75.2) & 255/10 (104.4)

Victoria won by 6 wickets

Player of the Match

Blake Macdonald

Regular Season, 15th Match, One-Day Cup - December 1, 2025

Victoria

285/10 (49.1)

Western Australia

289/3 (44.4)

Western Australia won by 7 wickets (with 32 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Ashton Turner

Regular Season, 14th Match, Sheffield Shield - November 22, 2025

Queensland

430/10 (129.1) & 32/3 (6.2)

Victoria

318/9 (83) & 143/10 (53)

Queensland won by 7 wickets

Player of the Match

Gurinder Sandhu

Campbell Kellaway
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Marcus Harris
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 33

Jonathan Merlo
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Peter Handscomb
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 35

Thomas Fraser Rogers
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Harry Dixon
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 21

Sam Harper
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 29

Will Sutherland
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Samuel Elliott
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Fergus O'Neil
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 25

Peter Siddle
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Mitchell Perry
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Todd Murphy
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Scott Boland
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Will Pucovski
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 28

Nic Maddinson
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 34

Matthew Short
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Seb Gotch
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Zak Evans
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Jon Holland
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Simon Mackin
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Jake Fraser-McGurk
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 24

James Pattinson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Travis Dean
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 34

James Seymour
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Wil Parker
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 24

Xavier Crone
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Brody Couch
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Cameron McClure
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Ruwantha Kellepotha
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 34

Ashley Chandrasinghe
Position: Batsman
Age: 25

Jack Prestwidge
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Glenn Maxwell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Doug Warren
Position: Bowler
Age: 26

Cameron White
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 42

Chris Tremain
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Tom O'Connell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 25

Jackson Coleman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Wes Agar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 29

Mackenzie Harvey
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Fawad Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 44

Andrew Fekete
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Henry Thornton
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 29

Aaron Finch
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Thomas O'Donnell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Josh Brown
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Blake Macdonald
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

David Moody
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Oliver Peake
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 19

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