MELBOURNE, AAP - Rain has delayed the start of the one-day cup clash between Victoria and NSW at the MCG.
Both sides are lining up in the competition for the first time this season on Friday, having been unable to play until late last month because of state border closures.
The 50-over contest comes on the back of two Sheffield Shield clashes between the rivals - both won by Victoria.
But there may not be much action, with persistent rain forecast around Melbourne.
Play was due to begin at 2.35pm and must start by 7.39pm or the match will be called off.
Victorian firebrand James Pattinson is unavailable through suspension after hurling a ball in anger towards the stumps which hit Blues batsman Daniel Hughes on the foot, in an ugly incident during the most recent Shield clash.
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