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Queensland to host New South Wales in Sheffield Shield final after finishing top of standings
The Sheffield Shield final could turn out to be a battle between spinners, with Mitch Swepson and Nathan Lyon going head-to-head again as Queensland locked in a decider against New South Wales.
Key points:
- Queensland finished on top of the Sheffield Shield standings, so will host the final
- The Bulls and Blues played out a draw in Wollongong in their final-round match
- The final will pit spinners Mitch Swepson and Nathan Lyon against each other
Swepson (4-60), returning early to cricket after a neck injury, was a constant menace in the second innings against the Blues before bad weather in Wollongong saw their final-round match fade out to a draw on Tuesday.
The Blues were 5-145 with a lead of 93 when captains from both sides agreed to call…
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