1962–63 Sheffield Shield season

The 1962–63 Sheffield Shield season was the 61st season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Victoria won the championship which ended the winning streak of New South Wales.[1][2]

1962–63 Sheffield Shield season
Cricket formatFirst-class
Tournament format(s)Double round-robin
ChampionsVictoria
Participants5
Matches played20

Table

Team Played Won 1st Inns Won Drawn 1st Inns Lost Lost Points
Victoria 84201148
South Australia 83201238
New South Wales 83101334
Western Australia 82000624
Queensland 82103220

Statistics

Most Runs

Bob Cowper 813[3]

Most Wickets

Ian Meckiff 47[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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