Victoria held their nerve to defeat New South Wales by just 5 runs in a thrilling One-Day Cup encounter at Junction Oval, Melbourne on October 20, 2025. After posting a modest 183/8 in 36 overs, Victoria’s bowlers defended the total brilliantly, dismissing New South Wales for 178 in 35.2 overs. Captain Will Sutherland’s explosive 46 off 44 balls and Campbell Kellaway’s steady 43 off 50 balls proved crucial for Victoria, while Charlie Stobo’s fighting 47 off 41 balls nearly pulled off an upset for the visitors.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-day-cup-aus-2025-26-1495275/victoria-vs-new-south-wales-10th-match-1495319/full-scorecard)
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 183 | 36 | 8 | Won by 5 runs |
| New South Wales | 178 | 35.2 | 10 | Lost |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Sutherland | Victoria | All-rounder | 46 (44) with 4 fours and 1 six; 1 wicket |
| Campbell Kellaway | Victoria | Batsman | 43 (50) with 6 fours; 2 wickets |
| Charlie Stobo | New South Wales | All-rounder | 47 (41) with 4 fours and 1 six; 3 wickets |
| Charlie Stobo | New South Wales | Bowler | 3/32 in 7 overs |
| Sam Elliott | Victoria | Bowler | 2/15 in 5.2 overs |
| Todd Murphy | Victoria | Bowler | 2/41 in 8 overs |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-day-cup-aus-2025-26-1495275/victoria-vs-new-south-wales-10th-match-1495319/full-scorecard)
Key Moments
- Early collapse: Victoria stumbled to 28/3 after losing Harry Dixon (19), Thomas Rogers (7), and Peter Handscomb (0) within the first 8 overs. Charlie Stobo struck twice in consecutive deliveries.
- Kellaway’s resistance: Campbell Kellaway anchored the innings with a patient 43 off 50 balls, hitting six boundaries to steady the ship after the early damage.
- Sutherland’s counter-attack: Captain Will Sutherland played a captain’s knock, smashing 46 off just 44 balls with four fours and a six, pushing Victoria to a competitive total with a strike rate over 104.
- New South Wales wobble: Despite Sam Konstas’s quick-fire 20 off 16 balls to get the chase going, New South Wales lost wickets at regular intervals and slumped to 103/6 in the 22nd over.
- Stobo’s fightback: Charlie Stobo played a brilliant counter-attacking innings of 47 off 41 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six to keep New South Wales in the hunt until the 36th over.
- Tight finish: Victoria’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs. Sam Elliott claimed the final two wickets, including dismissing Stobo in the 36th over, to seal a dramatic 5-run victory.
- Campbell Kellaway named Player of the Match for his all-round performance with both bat and ball.
Match Analysis
This was a classic low-scoring thriller where every run mattered. After winning the toss, New South Wales chose to bowl first and immediately put Victoria under pressure. Charlie Stobo was the standout bowler for the visitors, taking 3/32 in his seven overs and troubling the Victoria top order throughout.
Victoria’s innings never really got going, but important contributions from Kellaway (43), Harper (25), and especially Sutherland (46) pushed them to 183. The total looked below par at the halfway stage, but Victoria’s bowlers had other ideas.
Cameron McClure struck early to remove the dangerous Konstas for 20, and from there, Victoria never let New South Wales settle. Austin Anlezark claimed two crucial middle-order wickets, while spinners Todd Murphy and Campbell Kellaway chipped in with two wickets each.
The match came down to the final few overs when Stobo was mounting a brave chase. However, Sam Elliott’s double strike in the 33rd and 36th overs ended New South Wales’s hopes, giving Victoria a morale-boosting 5-run win in front of their home crowd.
What’s Next
Victoria earned four points from this victory and will look to build momentum in the One-Day Cup. Their next match is scheduled for November 3. New South Wales, despite the narrow loss, showed fighting spirit through Stobo’s innings and will aim to bounce back in their next fixture. The competition continues to heat up as teams jostle for position in the tournament standings.