Victoria will receive six points in accordance with CA's Sheffield Shield Playing Conditions Law 7.2, which states: "In the event of a match being abandoned because of inadequate pitch and/or ground preparation, the match will be awarded to the visiting team".

Cricket Australia's Head of Cricket Operations Sean Cary said it was not an easy decision to award the points to Victoria.

"I have looked into the matter here today and believe that we have no other option under the Cricket Australia Playing Conditions, other than to award the six points to Victoria," Cary said. "It's an unfortunate outcome for New South Wales to lose points in this manner, and we acknowledge the disappointment the team is facing, however the decision the match officials made was not taken lightly.

"Abandoning a match is the last resort for any match official and was only done after due consideration for player safety."

It comes as match officials and the SCG trust locked horns and pointed the finger at one another after the shield match was abandoned with only 34.2 overs completed and more than a day-and-a-half left of play.