Victoria firmed to make the Sheffield Shield final as Western Australia and NSW face a last-round clash to make the play-off.
With one game remaining, the Bushrangers stole top billing by downing South Australia.
WA slipped to second, despite their win against Queensland.
And NSW kept their hopes alive by defeating Tasmania, setting up a decisive last round to make the Shield final.
THE STATE OF THE SHIELD
Victoria (first, 48.54 points). Beat Tasmania in Alice Springs, make the final. Can host.
Western Australia (second, 48.48 points). Beat NSW at home, make the final. Can host.
NSW (third, 44.82 points). Must beat WA to make the final - or pick up an unlikely swag of bonus points and hope Victoria lose.
Queensland (fourth, 31.40 points). Out of the running.
Tasmania (fifth, 27.11 points). No chance.
South Australia (sixth, 24.61 points). Headed for a fifth wooden spoon in six seasons.
THE LAST ROUND (games start Friday)
Western Australia v NSW, Perth
Victoria v Tasmania, Alice Springs
Queensland v South Australia, Brisbane
The final starts March 21
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