Victory 186 and 122 for 0 (Kellaway 62*, Harris 50*) queensland 297 (Peirson 61, Lovell 60, Bartlett 57, Crone 4-68) by 11 runs
Peirson, usually a man suited to crises, was supported by pacer Jack Wildermuth.
Bartlett played several agricultural shots and a variety of classic cricket shots to show the hard work he has put into his batting of late.
Victoria bowler Xavier Crone scored his best figures in first-class cricket.
Australia’s top-order’s failure to thrash India in the first Test in Perth has provided an opportunity for batsmen on the domestic scene to knock down the door and convince the selectors that they deserve a chance.
Harris, who missed the first innings, had made 469 runs for Victoria and Australia A this summer at an average of 46.9 before his second innings knock.
A considerable score is what the 32-year-old needs to add to his 14 Tests. He will aim for a hundred when play resumes on Tuesday.
