1947–48 Sheffield Shield season

The 1947–48 Sheffield Shield season was the 46th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Western Australia won the championship on their debut season despite the fact that they only played four matches. The title was awarded to them based on their average.[1][2]

1947–48 Sheffield Shield season
Western Australia team with the 1948 Sheffield Shield
Cricket formatFirst-class
Tournament format(s)Double round-robin
ChampionsWestern Australia
Participants5
Matches played16

Table

Team Played Won 1st Inns Won 1st Inns Lost Lost Drawn Points Average
Western Australia 4210101375.00
New South Wales 7310212057.14
South Australia 7301301642.85
Queensland 7200321428.57
Victoria 7201311328.57

Statistics

Most Runs

Phil Ridings 649 [3]

Most Wickets

Geff Noblet 35 [4]

References

  1. Wynne-Thomas, Peter (1983). The Hamlyn A-Z of Cricket Records pages 133-137. Hamlyn Publishing Group. ISBN 0-600-34667-6.
  2. Engel, Matthew (2004). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2004, pages 1344-1345. John Wisden & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-947766-83-9.
  3. "Batting Most runs". ESPN Cricinfo.
  4. "Bowling Most wickets". ESPN Cricinfo.
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