1947-48_Sheffield_Shield_season

1947–48 Sheffield Shield season

1947–48 Sheffield Shield season

Australian cricket tournament

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]

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Table

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Statistics

Most runs

Phil Ridings 649 [3]

Most wickets

Geff Noblet 35 [4]

References

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

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