Queensland Bulls declare in victory push against Victoria James Hopes of the Bulls bats during the Sheffield Shield match between the Queensland Bulls and the Victoria Bushrangers at The Gabba. Pic: Getty Source: CourierMail QUEENSLAND have declared their first innings at 8-382 on the stroke of lunch on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the Gabba as they hunt for a much-needed victory. Bulls skipper James Hopes declared when big-hitting Ben Cutting was caught by Peter Handscomb off Jake Haberfield (1-84) for 23 while attempting to add to his haul of two fours and one six. The Bulls put on 4-119 in the morning session, highlighted by an 88-run fifth wicket stand between Hopes (57) and Peter Forrest (36). Scott Boland (3-56) was the pick with the ball for Victoria but he did not bowl again after he slid awkwardly in the field, tearing up some of the Gabba turf. Still, Victoria were able to chip away with wickets on a flat deck as the Bulls chased quick runs. Bottom team Queensland have approached the clash as a must-win game after amassing just four points in five matches - 14 behind leaders NSW - while the second-last Bushrangers (8pts) are reeling from two outright losses.