BushRangers defeat Stags | Victoria BushRangers defeat Central District Stags

Aaron Finch carried his bat through the innings for Victoria and played the knock of the tournament, hitting an unbeaten 93 off 60 balls to chase down a target of 165 runs posted by Central Stags at the SuperSport Park on Wednesday. His knock was punctuated by 11 fours and 3 sixes and brought about Victoria's much-needed first win in the Champions League.

Aiming to turn the tables, the teams suffered illness worries ahead of the game. The big blow for Victoria came in way of Brad Hodge being unavailable. On the other hand, Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan woke up sick for the Stags.

A win for either team could prolong their stay in the tournament, making this match important for both of them. The toss went Bushrangers' way who chose to bat first.

After being asked to bowl, Peter Siddle struck twice in the first over for his team, taking out Peter Ingram (0) and Timothy Weston (2), which left the Kiwi team with a recovery job early in the match.

The experienced duo of Adam Sinclair and Jamie How tried to prevent any further casualties but could do it for only 27 more runs. A slash off Sinclair (14), while facing John Hastings, brought out a dive by wicketkeeper Mathew Wade who pouched it nicely, leaving the Stags reeling at 30/3.

Sinclair's dismissal followed the recovery phase Stags were hoping for, with George worker providing the missing thrust in the Stags. In fact, Workers' intent rubbed off to skipper How whose unconvincing knock started showing signs of coming back on track.

The partnership swelled up to 53 but unfortunately that's where it ended for the Stags with Worker (29 off 25) being snapped up by the spinner Bryce McGain.