 Neil and Merv retained their positions for Victoria ’ s first two matches of the 1947 – 48 season , against India and South Australia respectively . Again , Merv was out before Neil came in , so they did not bat together . The brotherly selection pairing was broken up for Victoria ’ s next match , as Neil was rewarded with selection for an Australian XI for a Test trial match against the Indians , while Merv continued to represent the state . Neil returned to the Victorian team for the match against New South Wales at the SCG the following week , and Ray was selected to make his first @-@ class debut , so three Harveys were in the state team for the first time . Merv opened , while Neil and Ray batted at Nos. 4 and 7 respectively . Victoria batted first and the brothers again did not form any partnerships . Merv opened and made 45 before being dismissed at 2 / 99 , prompting Neil 's entrance to replace him at the crease . Neil then top @-@ scored with 61 before falling at 4 / 200 , and Ray then came in at 5 / 208 to make 43 . Victoria ended with 331 and the Harvey brothers had scored almost half the runs . New South Wales were forced to follow on , and Victoria were set 51 for victory . After the fall of Fred Freer at 1 / 24 , captain Lindsay Hassett elevated Ray to No. 3 , allowing two Harveys to bat together for the first time at first @-@ class level . Ray and Merv put on an unbeaten partnership of 27 to take Victoria to a nine @-@ wicket win . Merv and Ray ended unbeaten on 12 and 22 respectively . 
