1986–87 Sheffield Shield season

The 1986–87 Sheffield Shield season was the 85th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Western Australia won the championship.[1] [2]

1986–87 Sheffield Shield season
Cricket formatFirst-class
Tournament format(s)Double round-robin & Final
ChampionsWestern Australia
Participants6
Matches played31

Table

Team Played Won Lost Tied Drawn N/R Points
Western Australia 106004040
Victoria 103304020
Queensland 102107018
South Australia 102305018
New South Wales 102305016
Tasmania 10050504

Final

v
404-8 dec
Tony Dodemaide 81*no
Match Drawn, Western Australia win by virtue of topping regular season ladder.
Venue: Perth

Statistics

Most Runs

Mike Veletta 959 [3]

Most Wickets

Chris Matthews 47 [4]

References

  1. Engel, Matthew (2004). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2004, pages 1344-1345. John Wisden & Company Ltd. ISBN 0-947766-83-9.
  2. "Sheffield Shield Table". ESPN Australia.
  3. "Batting Most runs". ESPN Cricinfo.
  4. "Bowling Most wickets". ESPN Cricinfo.
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