‘Unbelievable’: Tassie hero’s six-wicket haul seals epic Shield win as Vics left shattered - Wrap

Tasmania have secured a thrilling four-run victory over Victoria, led by Gabe Bell’s incredible six-wicket haul in the second innings.

Meanwhile, Western Australia require another 208 runs for victory over New South Wales, with five wickets remaining.

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BELL’S SIX-WICKET HEROICS SEAL EPIC SHIELD THRILLER

Gabe Bell held his nerve when Tasmania needed it most.

The seamer inspired his state to an epic Sheffield Shield triumph over Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Thursday.

The Vics, starting the day 5-98 needing 173 to win, were on the cusp of a famous victory through Marcus Harris (63), Liam Blackford (80) and Fergus O’Neill (53).

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But Bell posed an impenetrable roadblock at the final turn for Victoria, capturing 6-75 off a marathon 25 overs to win the match for Tasmania.

O’Neill and Blackford put on 81 and took Victoria within 19 runs before the wicketkeeper played a loose cut shot.

Blackford had played beautifully but perhaps the approaching new ball – due in eight balls – incited what was a rare false stroke.

O’Neill edged Victoria within eight runs but showed how fine the margins are in cricket when he was caught on the fence off Bell.

Riley Meredith juggled the matchwinnnig moment at deep point but eventually held on.

A furious O’Neill stormed off the ground, leaving second-gamer Harry Hoekstra and No.11 David Moody in charge of the chase.

Bell had five balls at Moody for one run before finding the outside edge of Hoekstra at the end of his 25th over.

The monumental win gets Tasmania off the mark and keeps Victoria winless to start this Shield season after advancing through to last year’s final in record pace.

Bell was extraordinary in the final innings but much of the win can be attributed to Ben McDermott’s superb first-dig ton after the Tigers slumped to 7-45.

Tasmania and Victoria face off in a One Day Cup fixture on Saturday.

MATCH DETAILS

Tasmania: 241 & 236, Victoria: 207 & 266.

Player of the Match: Ben McDermott (Tasmania): 128 & 33.