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Peter Smith

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: No sting in redbacks tail as vics edge lead in shield - The Untold Story

Matt Short scored his maiden Sheffield Shield century in stunning fashion to put Victoria in a strong position at the midway point of their match against South Australia in Melbourne.

A low-scoring contest was turned on its head as Short mastered the tricky Junction Oval pitch to score 119 - a tally nearly three times better than any other batter in the match.

The century continues a rich vein of form for Short, who broke through for his first 50-over century last week, more than seven years after his senior debut.

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