The 1927–28 Sheffield Shield season was the 32nd season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Victoria won the championship. The method used to decide the championship was a new points system and matches were limited to five days. Don Bradman played in his maiden first-class match, scoring a century for New South Wales against South Australia.

Points system

  • 4 points for a win
  • 3 points for a win on first innings
  • 1 point for a loss on first innings

Table

Statistics

Most Runs

Bill Ponsford 1217

Most Wickets

Clarrie Grimmett 42

References


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