Victoria and Queensland's MCG Sheffield Shield match saw a dramatic day one, with 17 wickets falling. The pitch, similar to the Boxing Day Test, was deemed unsatisfactory by the ICC. Queensland was bowled out for 149, with Test quick Michael Neser shining, taking 3-9. Victoria, already without key players, lost Tom Rogers to a broken finger. The day saw a dominant display by bowlers, with Neser, Tom Straker, Jem Ryan, and Hayden Kerr all contributing. Queensland's top-order batters, including Test stars Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne, fell early. The match was action-packed, with Elliott's quirky celebrations and a second session that saw the remaining wickets tumble for just 72 runs. Victoria's David Moody and Fergus O'Neill also took multiple wickets. The day one result saw Queensland take the points, despite Victoria's initial dominance.
