The CitiPower Centre at the Junction Oval is the home of cricket in Victoria. It's also the head office location of Cricket Victoria. Prolific run scorer Marcus Harris has been named in Victoria’s 14-player squad for its important One Day Cup match against rivals, Western Australia. It shapes as a must-win for both sides, with Victoria looking to return to its winning ways and move back into the top 2 following successive losses to NSW and South Australia last week.

Harris’ inclusion will bring further international experience to Victoria’s batting lineup, alongside Captain, Peter Handscomb, who last week top scored with a brilliant century in Adelaide. Harris is one of three changes to Victoria’s One Day squad, with Cam McClure replacing Xavier Crone, while Doug Warren is a chance to make his List A debut. Covering for Todd Murphy, the left-arm spinner impressed in his opening first-class match of the season, taking four wickets against a strong South Australian side. Youngsters Campbell Kellaway, Harry Dixon and Sam Elliot have been named, while batter Jono Merlo has also retained his position in the squad after making a valuable 78-run knock alongside Peter Handscomb last week.

Victoria's Quest for Redemption

Speaking to the media today, Todd Murphy said his side was determined to bounce back and continue its promising start to the One Day season. “It’s been a disappointing week, but everyone understands that when we put it together, we’re really tough to beat and capable of beating anyone.” he said. “We know WA are going to come over with a really strong team and will be tough to beat, so we’re looking forward to matching that and really excited to get back to the MCG.”

Western Australia's Squad for the Crucial Match

WA could make as many as five changes for its do-or-die One-Day Cup (ODC) clash with Victoria at the MCG on Wednesday. Mahli Beardman, Keaton Critchell, Sam Fanning, Matt Spoors and Andrew Tye have been included in the 13-player squad, with victory critical to keeping WA’s slim title hopes alive.   If selected, the match presents an opportunity for the inexperienced quartet of Beardman (one game), Critchell (one), Fanning (one) and Spoors (yet to debut) to show their wares at one of global cricket’s most storied venues.

Exciting teenager Beardman, wily veteran Tye and seam-bowling allrounder Critchell form part of a stacked pace battery that also includes Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson and Bryce Jackson. Dashing left-hander Fanning compiled a composed half-century during WA’s impressive Sheffield Shield win against Tasmania last week, while wrist-spinner Spoors has been prolific for Scarborough.

Skipper Ashton Turner, spin-bowling allrounders Ashton Agar and D’Arcy Short, and batters Cameron Bancroft and Hilton Cartwright round out the squad. Interim Australia T20 captain Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly (injured hand), Aaron Hardie (Australia T20) and Joel Paris (managed) make way from the squad. WA currently sits sixth on the ODC table with one win from four matches.

The Stakes are High for Both Teams

Wednesday’s game – broadcast on Foxtel, Kayo and Cricket.com.au – will begin at 7:05AM, WA time. The game is crucial for both teams, with Victoria looking to secure a win to move back into the top 2, while Western Australia needs to win to keep their title hopes alive. The game will be a clash of titans, with both teams eager to prove their worth and make their mark in the tournament. This is a match not to be missed, with the fate of both teams hanging in the balance.

Victoria's Squad

Here is the full Victorian squad for the One Day Cup match against Western Australia:

• Peter Handscomb  (St Kilda)
• Josh Brown (Fitzroy Doncaster)
• Harry Dixon (St Kilda)
• Sam Elliott (Fitzroy Doncaster)
• Marcus Harris (St Kilda)
• Sam Harper (Melbourne)
• Campbell Kellaway (Melbourne)
• Fergus O’Neill (Melbourne)
• Cam McClure (Prahran)
• Jono Merlo (St Kilda)
• Todd Murphy (St Kilda)
• Tom Rogers (Ringwood)
• Peter Siddle (Dandenong)
• Doug Warren (Melbourne Uni)

Western Australia Squad

Here is the Western Australia squad for the One Day Cup match against Victoria:

• Ashton Turner ©
• Ashton Agar
• Cameron Bancroft
• Mahli Beardman
• Hilton Cartwright
• Keaton Critchell
• Sam Fanning
• Bryce Jackson
• Lance Morris
• Jhye Richardson
• D’Arcy Short
• Matthew Spoors
• Andrew Tye

A Match to Remember

The game will be a great opportunity for both teams to showcase their talent and compete for victory. The fans are sure to be in for a treat, with plenty of exciting cricket on display. The game is a must-watch for any cricket fan, and it is sure to be a memorable one. Cricket Victoria, the governing body for cricket in Victoria, is committed to ensuring that this game is a success, with the CitiPower Centre at the Junction Oval ready to host a thrilling and entertaining match.