Aaron Finch has batted his way back into Victoria's Sheffield Shield side to face New South Wales at the SCG on Friday.

The Australian limited overs opener, who was a shock omission from the Bushrangers' opening-round clash with Queensland last week, responded in the perfect way by hitting an unbeaten 288 for the Cricket Australia XI against New Zealand.

"It was a really difficult decision to leave Aaron out of last week's game," Victorian chairman of selectors Andrew Lynch said.

"To his credit, he has forced his way back in through his performance for the Cricket Australia XI."

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Peter Siddle is currently out of the 12-man squad as a result of his selection in the Australian Test squad for Brisbane - although the paceman has since been named 12th man for the first Test beginning on Thursday - while former Aussie quick James Pattinson has also been rested, replaced by fast bowler Chris Tremain.

"James' bowling workloads are at a level that requires him to rest from this match," Lynch said.

"He will be available for selection in our third match against Western Australia on November 14."

Former Australian all-rounder Cameron White has once again missed out on selection.

Victoria squad: Matthew Wade (captain), Fawad Ahmed, Scott Boland, Dan Christian, Travis Dean, Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, John Hastings, Glenn Maxwell, Rob Quiney, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Tremain.