2008–09 Sheffield Shield season


The 2008–09 Sheffield Shield season was the 107th season of official first-class domestic cricket in Australia. After nine seasons of being named the Pura Cup, it was announced that the Australian interstate trophy would return to its previous name of the Sheffield Shield as part of a new sponsorship agreement with Weet-Bix. The season began on 10 October 2008 when the Queensland took on Tasmania at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. The Victorian Bushrangers claimed the title following a draw with Queensland in the final at the Junction Oval.

Table

The top two teams after each round is played will compete for the Sheffield Shield final. The match will be contested at the home ground of the side that finishes first. For an explanation of how points are rewarded, see Sheffield Shield Points System.
Final, as of 8 March
TeamPtsPldWDLQuo
44106401.520
28104150.949
26104331.064
26104150.881
20103250.836
18102350.878

Teams

ClubHome GroundCaptain
New South Wales BluesSydney Cricket GroundSimon Katich
Queensland BullsBrisbane Cricket GroundChris Simpson
Southern RedbacksAdelaide OvalGraham Manou
Tasmanian TigersBellerive OvalDaniel Marsh
Victorian BushrangersMelbourne Cricket GroundCameron White
Western WarriorsWACA GroundMarcus North

Fixtures and results

Round 1

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Round 2

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Round 3

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Round 4

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Round 5

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Round 6

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Round 7

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Round 8

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Round 9

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Final

Statistics

Most Runs

Most Wickets