Last round to determine Shield finalists

The Commonwealth Bank Bushrangers are favourites to host the Bupa Sheffield Shield final as the Alcohol.Think Again Western Warriors and NSW Blues face a last-round clash to make the play-off.

With one game remaining, Victoria stole top billing by downing the West End Redbacks in Glenelg. 

Siddle's eight-wicket haul

WA slipped to second, despite their win against the myFoot Dr Queensland Bulls.

And NSW kept their hopes alive by defeating the Tasmanian Tigers, setting up a decisive last round to make the Shield final.

State of the Sheffield 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.

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Adam Voges, the leading run-scorer this season // Getty Images

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 to host.

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