Victoria's late-season charge for a spot in the Sheffield Shield's showpiece game will come down to the final round after a thumping 10-wicket win left NSW with an unwanted record.
NSW's batting folded at the Lavington Sports Ground in Albury as Victoria eased to victory inside three days.
The Blues could muster just 130 in their second innings, leaving the visitors to secure the three runs they needed to win just after tea.
