Jimmy Peirson is closing in on a vital Shield half-century for Queensland against Victoria. -AAP Image
A captain's knock from Jimmy Peirson is keeping Queensland's innings together as Victoria press for a win in the Sheffield Shield match at Junction Oval in Melbourne.
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The Bulls skipper is 48 not out at lunch on the final day with his side at 5-151, a slender lead of 140 runs.
Queensland resumed at 3-69 and moved to 102 before losing Sam Truloff caught behind for 25 off the bowling of young paceman Mitch Perry (3-25).
The Vics then struck a potentially crucial blow just before lunch as spinner Jon Holland had first-innings' century-maker Jack Clayton dismissed by a superb Peter Handscomb catch for 23.
Peirson, though, has defied the Vics throughout the session, hitting seven boundaries in a 103-ball dig.
New Test star Scott Boland has been unable to make a breakthrough returning 0-43 from 13 overs.
The Vics hold top spot on the Shield standings, narrowly clear of Queensland amid a congested summit.
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