Tasmania's third Shield win, Ponting's first
A draw was all Tasmania needed for their third Sheffield Shield triumph, and a draw was what they celebrated after a relatively uneventful final day at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
22/03Result
Final, Sheffield Shield at Hobart, Mar 22-26 2013
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![Tasmania]( "Tasmania")
419 & 251 -
![Queensland]( "Queensland")
225 & 183/6 (87 ov)
Player of the Match
22/03Result
Final, Sheffield Shield at Hobart, Mar 22-26 2013
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![Tasmania]( "Tasmania")
419 & 251 -
![Queensland]( "Queensland")
225 & 183/6 (87 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
Faulkner, Paine build huge lead for Tasmania
James Faulkner and Tim Paine's 161-run stand snuffed out Queensland's chances of claiming the Sheffield Shield title as Tasmania finished the day with a lead of 434 runs
Day 3
Gulbis takes Tasmania closer to title
A rain delay and some good bowling from the home side affected Queensland's chances of taking a lead over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield final, as they finished at 185 for 7
Day 2
Butterworth takes Tigers past 400
Jordan Silk's hard-fought century, followed by a counter-attack from Luke Butterworth and James Faulkner, helped Tasmania post a stiff total
Day 1
Silk, Cosgrove give Tasmania a strong start
Tasmania openers Jordan Silk and Mark Cosgrove played cautiously to give their side a strong start on the first day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland
Others
Gannon reported for suspect bowling action
Cameron Gannon will undergo bio-mechanical testing of his action after being reported under Cricket Australia's doubtful bowling action procedure
Why the Shield final is essential
A slogging Sheffield Shield final cannot be allowed to encourage thoughts of its removal from the domestic schedule
Bulls pave Harris' road to the Ashes
The quiet confidence Ryan Harris exudes now is a result of the time he has been able to spend around the Queensland squad.
Ponting favours tough batting school
It has seldom been tougher to make runs in the Sheffield Shield than it has been this season. Ricky Ponting has fit right in.