Victoria claim first day honours

Mar 15, 2008

Peter Siddle gave Victoria an early breakthrough when he dismissed Philip Hughes for 6•Getty Images

Katich continued his impressive run in the Pura Cup, notching up his seventh half-century of the season •Getty Images

Bryce McGain struck for Victoria when he had Katich caught at midwicket ... •Getty Images

Beau Casson contributed 17 in a 52-run sixth-wicket stand with Haddin•Getty Images

Phil Jaques dug out 53 off 152 balls and added 117 runs for the second wicket with Simon Katich•Getty Images

After his 86, Katich now needs to score 51 in the second innings to pass Michael Bevan's domestic season record of 1464 runs•Getty Images

... and four balls later, Dirk Nannes trapped Clarke as New South Wales slipped to 4 for 163 •Getty Images

Role reversal: Brett Lee evades a bouncer for a change during his brief stay at the crease •Getty Images

Michael Clarke took his time at the crease, scoring 13 off 35 •Getty Images

Brad Haddin got the Blues' innings back on track with a solid 63 •Getty Images

Siddle, who took 4 for 57, found success with the new ball. He removed Casson in the 84th over, and is seen here celebrating the wicket of Haddin in the last over of the day•Getty Images