1996–97 Sheffield Shield season

The 1996–97 Sheffield Shield season was the 95th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Queensland won the championship.[1] [2]

1996–97 Sheffield Shield season
Cricket formatFirst-class
Tournament format(s)Double round-robin & Final
ChampionsQueensland
Participants6
Matches played31

Table

Team Played Won Lost Tied Drawn N/R Points
Western Australia 106103042
Queensland 104105028
New South Wales 104402028
Tasmania 103403028
Victoria 103502019.7+
South Australia 102701014

+0.3 Pts deducted for slow over rate

Final

v
304
Tom Moody 66*no
Queensland won by 160 runs
Venue: Perth

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.
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