| Pura Cup | |
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| Country(ies) |  Australia |
| Administrator(s) | Cricket Australia |
| Cricket format | First Class (4 day) Final: 5 day |
| First tournament | 1892 |
| Tournament format(s) | Round Robin, then Knockout |
| Total participants | 6 |
| Current champion | New South Wales Blues |
| Most successful | New South Wales Blues (45 titles) |
| Official website | Cricket Australia |
The Pura Cup (formerly known as the Sheffield Shield, name will change at the commencement of the 2008-09 season due to the end of a sponsorship deal with National Foods) is the domestic first class cricket competition in Australia. Cricket Australia, formerly known as First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in National Foods is an Australian company and wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Japanese Kirin Holdings Company Limited and subsequently the Mitsubishi First-class cricket refers to the class of Cricket matches of three or more days scheduled duration between two sides of eleven players and officially adjudged first-class by For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Each of the six state teams play in a round-robin series of home and away 4-day matches against every other team. Teams are awarded points based on the results of the match, and after each pair of teams have played each other twice, the two highest ranked teams play a 5-day final. The final is played at the home ground of the team that finished on top of the table at the end of the regular season matches. In the case of a draw the season's champion is the home team. A separate limited overs competition known as the Ford Ranger Cup runs concurrently. List A cricket is a classification of the limited-overs (one-day form of the Sport of Cricket.
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History
In 1891-92 the Earl of Sheffield was in Australia as the promoter of the English team led by W. G. Grace. Henry North Holroyd 3rd Earl of Sheffield ( January 18 1832 - April 21 1909) styled Viscount Pevensey until 1876 was an English William Gilbert Grace ( 18 July 1848 – 23 October 1915) was an English Cricketer who by his extraordinary skills made The tour included three Tests played in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Test cricket is the longest form of the Sport of Cricket. It has long been considered the ultimate test of playing ability between cricketing nations Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a
At the conclusion of the tour, Sheffield donated £150 to the New South Wales Cricket Association to fund a trophy for an annual tournament of intercolonial cricket in Australia. The New South Wales Cricket Association (NSWCA is a sporting club who administer Cricket in New South Wales, based at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Intercolonial cricket in Australia was the name used to describe First-class cricket matches played between the various colonies of Australia prior to federation The three colonies of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia were already regularly playing ad-hoc matches which were very popular. South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country
The new tournament commenced in the summer of 1892 with the three colonies playing for a silver shield named after its benefactor. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year
Sponsorship and name change
In 1999, the Australian Cricket Board (now Cricket Australia) announced a 4 year sponsorship deal which included renaming the Sheffield Shield to the Pura Milk Cup, then to the Pura Cup the following season. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Cricket Australia, formerly known as Pura is a brand name of National Foods a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippines based San Miguel Corporation. National Foods is an Australian company and wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Japanese Kirin Holdings Company Limited and subsequently the Mitsubishi San Miguel Corporation ( is the largest publicly listed food beverage and packaging company in the Philippines.
Although the competition had been running with losses of several million dollars per annum, cricket traditionalists protested strongly, arguing against the encroaching wave of commercialism damaging the competition that had been running for over 100 years. The competition is still colloquailly referred to by fans as the "Shield" either as force of habit, or as a subtle protest.
The sponsorship increased total annual prize money to A$220,000, with the winners receiving A$75,000 and the runners up A$45,000.
It was announced on March 13, 2008, just days before the final of the 2008 Pura Cup final, that Pura will no longer sponsor the competition. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common It is speculated that this will lead to the competition now reverting to its old name, the Sheffield Shield, unless there is another sponsor signing on before the next season begins.
See: Cricinfo article
Teams
| Team name (Sponsored name) | Home ground | First season | Wins | Wins % | Finals "won" | Finals "won" % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Blues (SpeedBlitz Blues) | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1892-93 | 45 | 42. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG is a sports Stadium in Sydney. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 5% | 9 | 34. 6% | |
| Victorian Bushrangers (VB Victorian Bushrangers) | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1892-93 | 26 | 24. The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 5% | 2 | 7. 7% | |
| Western Warriors (Retravision Warriors) | The WACA, Perth | 1947-48 | 15 | 14. The Western Warriors (referred to as Retravison Warriors for sponsorship reasons are an Australian first class cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia The WACA (pronounced wakka) is a sports Stadium in Perth Western Australia. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 2% | 7 | 26. 9% | |
| Southern Redbacks (West End Redbacks) | Adelaide Oval | 1892-93 | 13 | 12. The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 3% | 1 | 3. 8% | |
| Queensland Bulls (XXXX Gold Queensland Bulls) | The Gabba, Brisbane | 1926-27 | 6 | 5. The Queensland Bulls are the Brisbane -based Queensland representative Cricket team in Australia's domestic cricket tournaments Sheffield The 'Gabba is a major sports Stadium in the Queensland capital of Brisbane. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 7% | 6 | 23. 1% | |
| Tasmanian Tigers (Cascade Tasmanian Tigers) | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1977-78 | 1 | 0. The Tasmanian Tigers are the official first-class Cricket team of Tasmania, Australia. Bellerive Oval is a sports ground in Bellerive, eastern shore of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) 9% | 1 | 3. 8% |
- Wins up to and including 2007-08 season.
- Home grounds are the main venues used for home games by each team; other venues in the home state of each team are also regularly used.
Points system
A number of different systems have been used over the years. Currently, points are awarded for each match during the home and away season, with the top two teams playing in the final. The team with the most points hosts the final on their home ground and only needs to draw that match to win the title.
| Category | What it means | Points |
|---|---|---|
| First innings points | The team that scores the most runs in their first innings, whether they bat first or second | 2 - retained even if beaten outright |
| Outright win | The team that wins the match, whether they win, lose or tie the first innings | 6 - maximum points |
| Tied match | If both teams finish on equal runs after completing two innings each | 3 - irrespective of first innings result |
| Tied innings | Equal runs on first innings and no outright result | 1 each |
| Outright loss | Team who loses the match after a tie in the first innings | 1 |
| First innings loss | Team with the least amount of runs in the first innings | 0 |
| Outright loss | Team who loses the match after losing in the first innings | 0 |
| Abandoned/Draw | Abandoned or drawn match with no first innings result | 0 |
Winners table
Prior to the introduction of a Final in 1982/83, the team with most points after the home and away rounds was declared the winner. With the introduction of the Final, the top team hosts the second placed team in a five-day match. The visiting team must win the Final to win the championship; the home team wins the championship in the event of a tied or drawn Final.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-93 | Victoria | |
| 1893-94 | South Australia | |
| 1894-95 | Victoria | |
| 1895-96 | New South Wales | |
| 1896-97 | New South Wales | |
| 1897-98 | Victoria | |
| 1898-99 | Victoria | |
| 1899-00 | New South Wales | |
| 1900-01 | Victoria | |
| 1901-02 | New South Wales | |
| 1902-03 | New South Wales | |
| 1903-04 | New South Wales | |
| 1904-05 | New South Wales | |
| 1905-06 | New South Wales | |
| 1906-07 | New South Wales | |
| 1907-08 | Victoria | |
| 1908-09 | New South Wales | |
| 1909-10 | South Australia | |
| 1910-11 | New South Wales | |
| 1911-12 | New South Wales | |
| 1912-13 | South Australia | |
| 1913-14 | New South Wales | |
| 1914-15 | Victoria | |
| 1915-19 | (not contested due to World War I) | |
| 1919-20 | New South Wales | |
| 1920-21 | New South Wales | |
| 1921-22 | Victoria | |
| 1922-23 | New South Wales | |
| 1923-24 | Victoria | |
| 1924-25 | Victoria | |
| 1925-26 | New South Wales | |
| 1926-27 | South Australia | |
| 1927-28 | Victoria | |
| 1928-29 | New South Wales | |
| 1929-30 | Victoria | |
| 1930-31 | Victoria | |
| 1931-32 | New South Wales | |
| 1932-33 | New South Wales | |
| 1933-34 | Victoria | |
| 1934-35 | Victoria | |
| 1935-36 | South Australia | |
| 1936-37 | Victoria | |
| 1937-38 | New South Wales | |
| 1938-39 | South Australia | |
| 1939-40 | New South Wales | |
| 1940-46 | (not contested due to World War II) | |
| 1946-47 | Victoria | |
| 1947-48 | Western Australia | |
| 1948-49 | New South Wales | |
| 1949-50 | New South Wales | |
| 1950-51 | Victoria | |
| 1951-52 | New South Wales | |
| 1952-53 | South Australia | |
| 1953-54 | New South Wales | |
| 1954-55 | New South Wales | |
| 1955-56 | New South Wales | |
| 1956-57 | New South Wales | |
| 1957-58 | New South Wales | |
| 1958-59 | New South Wales | |
| 1959-60 | New South Wales | |
| 1960-61 | New South Wales | |
| 1961-62 | New South Wales | |
| 1962-63 | Victoria | |
| 1963-64 | South Australia | |
| 1964-65 | New South Wales | |
| 1965-66 | New South Wales | |
| 1966-67 | Victoria | |
| 1967-68 | Western Australia | |
| 1968-69 | South Australia | |
| 1969-70 | Victoria | |
| 1970-71 | South Australia | |
| 1971-72 | Western Australia | |
| 1972-73 | Western Australia | |
| 1973-74 | Victoria | |
| 1974-75 | Western Australia | |
| 1975-76 | South Australia | |
| 1976-77 | Western Australia | |
| 1977-78 | Western Australia | |
| 1978-79 | Victoria | |
| 1979-80 | Victoria | |
| 1980-81 | Western Australia | |
| 1981-82 | South Australia | |
| 1982-83 | New South Wales | Western Australia |
| 1983-84 | Western Australia | Queensland |
| 1984-85 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 1985-86 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 1986-87 | Western Australia | Victoria |
| 1987-88 | Western Australia | Queensland |
| 1988-89 | Western Australia | South Australia |
| 1989-90 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 1990-91 | Victoria | New South Wales |
| 1991-92 | Western Australia | New South Wales |
| 1992-93 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 1993-94 | New South Wales | Tasmania |
| 1994-95 | Queensland | South Australia |
| 1995-96 | South Australia | Western Australia |
| 1996-97 | Queensland | Western Australia |
| 1997-98 | Western Australia | Tasmania |
| 1998-99 | Western Australia | Queensland |
| 1999-00 | Queensland | Victoria |
| 2000-01 | Queensland | Victoria |
| 2001-02 | Queensland | Tasmania |
| 2002-03 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 2003-04 | Victoria | Queensland |
| 2004-05 | New South Wales | Queensland |
| 2005-06 | Queensland | Victoria |
| 2006-07 | Tasmania | New South Wales |
| 2007-08 | New South Wales | Victoria |
Player of the Year
The Player of the Year award is announced at the end of each season[1]. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Pura Cup 2006-07 season was the 114th season of the Australian domestic First-class cricket competition played in Australia known as the Pura Cup. The 2007 - 08 Pura Cup is the current and 115th season of official first-class domestic cricket in Australia. Since its inception in 1976 it has been awarded to the player or players who are considered to have returned consistently magnificent performances by a panel of judges. Victorian and South Australian batsman Matthew Elliott has won the award the most times, being awarded Player of the Year on 3 separate occasions. South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed
| Season | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 1975-76 | Ian Chappell (SA), Greg Chappell (QLD) |
| 1976-77 | Richie Robinson (VIC) |
| 1977-78 | David Ogilvie (QLD) |
| 1978-79 | Peter Sleep (SA) |
| 1979-80 | Ian Chappell (SA) |
| 1980-81 | Greg Chappell (QLD) |
| 1981-82 | Kepler Wessels (QLD) |
| 1982-83 | Kim Hughes (WA) |
| 1983-84 | Brian Davison (TAS), John Dyson (NSW) |
| 1984-85 | David Boon (TAS) |
| 1985-86 | Allan Border (QLD) |
| 1986-87 | Craig McDermott (QLD) |
| 1987-88 | Dirk Tazelaar (QLD), Mark Waugh (NSW) |
| 1988-89 | Tim May (SA) |
| 1989-90 | Mark Waugh (NSW) |
| 1990-91 | Stuart Law (QLD) |
| 1991-92 | Tony Dodemaide (VIC) |
| 1992-93 | Jamie Siddons (SA) |
| 1993-94 | Matthew Hayden (QLD) |
| 1994-95 | Dean Jones (VIC) |
| 1995-96 | Matthew Elliott (VIC) |
| 1996-97 | Andy Bichel (QLD) |
| 1997-98 | Dene Hills (TAS) |
| 1998-99 | Matthew Elliott (VIC) |
| 1999-00 | Darren Lehmann (SA) |
| 2000-01 | Jamie Cox (TAS) |
| 2001-02 | Brad Hodge (VIC), Jimmy Maher (QLD) |
| 2002-03 | Clinton Perren (QLD) |
| 2003-04 | Matthew Elliott (VIC) |
| 2004-05 | Michael Bevan (TAS) |
| 2005-06 | Andy Bichel (QLD) |
| 2006-07 | Chris Rogers (WA) |
| 2007-08 | Simon Katich (NSW) |
Highlights
- 1892/93 - Competition commences by formalising the Intercolonial matches regularly played between Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales
- 1982/83 - Final introduced. Ian Michael Chappell (born 26 September 1943 is a former Cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. Gregory Stephen Chappell, MBE (born 7 August 1948 in Unley South Australia) is a former cricketer who captained Australia between 1975 and 1977 and then joined the Richard Daryl Robinson (born 8 June 1946 East Melbourne Victoria) is a former Australian Cricketer who played in 3 Tests and 2 ODIs in 1977 Alan David Ogilvie (born 3 June 1951 Southport Queensland) is a former Australian Cricketer who played in 5 Tests from 1977 to 1978 Peter Raymond Sleep (born 4 May 1957 Penola, South Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who played 14 Tests for Australia Ian Michael Chappell (born 26 September 1943 is a former Cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. Gregory Stephen Chappell, MBE (born 7 August 1948 in Unley South Australia) is a former cricketer who captained Australia between 1975 and 1977 and then joined the Kepler Christoffel Wessels (born 14 September 1957 in Bloemfontein) was a South African Cricketer who captained South Africa after playing 24 Tests for Kimberley John Hughes (born 26 January 1954 is a former Cricketer who played for Western Australia, Natal and Australia. John Dyson (born 11 June 1954 Kogarah New South Wales) is a former international Cricketer (batsman who is now a cricket coach currently in charge of the West Allan Robert Border, AO (born 27 July 1955 is a former Australian Cricket captain Craig John McDermott (born 14 April 1965 in Ipswich Queensland, Australia where he attended the Ipswich Grammar School) was an Australian Cricketer Dirk Tazelaar (born 13 January 1963 is a former Australian first class cricketer who played for Queensland. Mark Edward Waugh, AM (born June 2 1965 in Canterbury New South Wales) is a former Australian Cricketer who represented Australia in Test matches Timothy Brian Alexander May (born 26 January 1962 at North Adelaide South Australia) is a former Cricketer for South Australia and Australia Mark Edward Waugh, AM (born June 2 1965 in Canterbury New South Wales) is a former Australian Cricketer who represented Australia in Test matches Stuart Grant Law OAM (born 18 October 1968 in Herston, Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian Cricketer although he now has British Anthony Ian Christopher Dodemaide (born 5 October 1963 in Melbourne) is a former Australian Test Cricketer. James Darren Siddons (born 25 April 1964 is an Australian cricketer renowned for his involvement in Sheffield Shield First-class cricket over a 16-year career Matthew Lawrence Hayden (29 October 1971 is an Australian Cricketer. Dean Mervyn Jones AM (born 24 March 1961 in Coburg, Victoria) is a retired Australian Cricketer and is presently a coach Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed Andrew John Bichel (born 27 August 1970 in Laidley Queensland) is an Australian Cricket player Dene Fleetwood Hills (born 27 August 1970 in Wynyard, Tasmania) was an Australian First Class Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers. Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed Darren Scott Lehmann (born 5 February 1970 in Gawler South Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who made his ODI debut in 1996 and Test debut in Jamie Cox (born 15 October 1969 in Burnie Tasmania, Australia is a former opening batsman Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australia's Bradley John Hodge (born 29 December 1974 in Sandringham, Victoria) is an Australian and Victorian Cricketer. Clinton Terrence Perren (born 22 February 1975 in Brisbane) is an Australian First-class cricketer who plays for the Queensland Bulls. Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler Andrew John Bichel (born 27 August 1970 in Laidley Queensland) is an Australian Cricket player Christopher John Llewellyn Rogers (born 31 August 1977 in St George New South Wales) is an Australian Cricketer Rogers is a left-handed opening batsman Simon Matthew Katich (born 21 August 1975 in Middle Swan Western Australia) is an Australian Cricketer He is the captain of the New South Wales Blues Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Intercolonial cricket in Australia was the name used to describe First-class cricket matches played between the various colonies of Australia prior to federation South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
Records
Individual Records
Most matches played
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 161 | Jamie Cox (TAS) | 1987-88 - 2005-06 |
| 2 | 159 | John Inverarity (WA/SA) | 1962-63 - 1984-85 |
| 3 | 146 | Jamie Siddons (VIC/SA) | 1984-85 - 1999-00 |
| 4 | 145 | Darren Lehmann (SA/VIC) | 1987-88 - 2007-08 |
| 5 | 142 | Stuart Law (QLD) | 1987/88 - |
| Source: [1]. Jamie Cox (born 15 October 1969 in Burnie Tasmania, Australia is a former opening batsman Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australia's Robert John Inverarity (born January 31 1944, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia) is a former Test and first-class James Darren Siddons (born 25 April 1964 is an Australian cricketer renowned for his involvement in Sheffield Shield First-class cricket over a 16-year career Darren Scott Lehmann (born 5 February 1970 in Gawler South Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who made his ODI debut in 1996 and Test debut in Stuart Grant Law OAM (born 18 October 1968 in Herston, Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian Cricketer although he now has British Last updated: May 31 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. | |||
Most dismissals
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 546 (499 c. In the sport of Cricket, a dismissal occurs when the Batsman is out (also known as the fielding side taking a wicket and/or the batting side Cricket wicket keeperjpg|thumb|300px|A wicket-keeper in characteristic position ready to face a delivery 47 st. ) | Darren Berry (SA/VIC) | 139 |
| 2 | 488 (474 c. Darren " Chuck " Berry (born 10 December 1969) is a former Australian cricketer who was known for his sharp skills as a wicketkeeper 14 st. ) | Wade Seccombe (QLD) | 101 |
| 3 | 359 (331 c. Wade Anthony Seccombe (born October 30, 1971 in Murgon Queensland) was an Australian first-class cricketer representing the state 28 st. ) | Tim Zoehrer (WA) | 107 |
| 4 | 351 (318 c. Timothy Joseph Zoehrer (born 25 September 1961 in Armadale Western Australia) is a former Australian Cricket player 33 st. ) | Rod Marsh (WA) | 86 |
| 5 | 339 (298 c. Rodney William Marsh, MBE (born 4 November 1947 in Armadale, Western Australia) is a retired Australian Wicketkeeper. 41 st. ) | Phil Emery (NSW) | 109 |
| Source: [2]. Philip ("Phil" Allen Emery (born 25 June 1964 St Ives, New South Wales) is a former Australian and New South Wales Cricketer. Last updated: 31 May 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | |||
Team Records
Team Results
| Rank | Team | Entered | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New South Wales | 1892-93 | 741 | 317 | 209 | 214 | 1 | 60. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in 25 |
| 2 |  Victoria | 1892-93 | 733 | 275 | 215 | 242 | 1 | 56. The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. 11 |
| 3 |  Western Australia | 1947-48 | 507 | 175 | 149 | 183 | 0 | 54. The Western Warriors (referred to as Retravison Warriors for sponsorship reasons are an Australian first class cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia 01 |
| 4 |  Queensland | 1926-27 | 625 | 185 | 213 | 226 | 1 | 46. The Queensland Bulls are the Brisbane -based Queensland representative Cricket team in Australia's domestic cricket tournaments Sheffield 49 |
| 5 |  South Australia | 1892-93 | 729 | 206 | 327 | 195 | 1 | 38. The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. 67 |
| 6 |  Tasmania | 1977-78 | 279 | 58 | 103 | 118 | 0 | 36. The Tasmanian Tigers are the official first-class Cricket team of Tasmania, Australia. 02 |
| Win percentage excludes drawn matches. Source: [3]. Last updated: 1 June 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | ||||||||
Highest Team Totals
| Rank | Total | Team | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1107 | Victoria | New South Wales | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1926-27 |
| 2 | 918 | New South Wales | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1900-01 |
| 3 | 900-6d | Queensland | Victoria | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 2005-06 |
| 4 | 821-7d | South Australia | Queensland | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1939-40 |
| 5 | 815 | New South Wales | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1908-09 |
| Source: [4]. The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Queensland Bulls are the Brisbane -based Queensland representative Cricket team in Australia's domestic cricket tournaments Sheffield The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Queensland Bulls are the Brisbane -based Queensland representative Cricket team in Australia's domestic cricket tournaments Sheffield The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. Last updated: 8 Jan 2008. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common | |||||
Lowest Team Totals
| Rank | Total | Team | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | South Australia | New South Wales | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1955-56 |
| 2 | 29 | South Australia | New South Wales | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 31 | Victoria | New South Wales | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1906-07 |
| 4 | 35 | Victoria | New South Wales | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1926-27 |
| 5 | 41 | Western Australia | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1989-90 |
| Source: [5]. The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG is a sports Stadium in Sydney. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG is a sports Stadium in Sydney. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG is a sports Stadium in Sydney. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Victorian Bushrangers is an Australian cricket team based in Melbourne, that represents the state of Victoria. The New South Wales Blues (referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues for sponsorship purposes are an Australian first class cricket team based in The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG is a sports Stadium in Sydney. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Western Warriors (referred to as Retravison Warriors for sponsorship reasons are an Australian first class cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia The Southern Redbacks are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a Last updated: 31 May 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | |||||
Batting Records
Highest individual scores
| Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 452* | Don Bradman (NSW) | New South Wales v Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1929-30 |
| 2 | 437 | Bill Ponsford (VIC) | Victoria v Queensland | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1927-28 |
| 3 | 365* | Clem Hill (SA) | South Australia v New South Wales | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1900-01 |
| 4 | 359 | Bob Simpson (NSW) | New South Wales v Queensland | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 1963-64 |
| 5 | 357 | Don Bradman (NSW) | South Australia v Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1935-36 |
| Source: [6]. Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001 often referred to as The Don, was an Australian Cricketer widely William Harold Ponsford ( 19 October 1900 &mdash 6 April 1991) was a Cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia Clement "Clem" Hill (18 March 1877 in Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South Australia &ndash 5 September 1945 in Parkville, Melbourne Robert Simpson or Bob Simpson may refer to British Robert Winthrop Simpson, (1799&ndash1887 Rear-Admiral of the Chilean Navy Hero of Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001 often referred to as The Don, was an Australian Cricketer widely Last updated: 1 June 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | |||||
Most career runs
| Rank | Runs | Player | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13,411 (263 inns. ) | Darren Lehmann (SA/VIC) | 1987-88 - 2007-08 |
| 2 | 10,821 (295 inns. Darren Scott Lehmann (born 5 February 1970 in Gawler South Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who made his ODI debut in 1996 and Test debut in ) | Jamie Cox (TAS) | 1987-88 - 2005-06 |
| 3 | 10,643 (259 inns. Jamie Cox (born 15 October 1969 in Burnie Tasmania, Australia is a former opening batsman Cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australia's ) | Jamie Siddons (VIC/SA) | 1984-85 - 1999-00 |
| 4 | 10,621 (211 inns. James Darren Siddons (born 25 April 1964 is an Australian cricketer renowned for his involvement in Sheffield Shield First-class cricket over a 16-year career ) | Michael Bevan (SA/NSW/TAS) | 1989/90 - 2006/07 |
| 5 | 9,843 (219 inns. Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler ) | Matthew Elliott (VIC/SA) | 1992-93 - |
| Source: [7]. Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed Last updated: 1 June 2007. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | |||
Most runs in a season
| Rank | Runs | Player | Average | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,506 (17 inns. ) | Simon Katich (NSW) | 94. Simon Matthew Katich (born 21 August 1975 in Middle Swan Western Australia) is an Australian Cricketer He is the captain of the New South Wales Blues 12 | 2007-08 |
| 2 | 1,464 (18 inns. ) | Michael Bevan (TAS) | 97. Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler 60 | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 1,381 (20 inns. ) | Matthew Elliott (VIC) | 81. Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed 23 | 2003-04 |
| 4 | 1,254 (18 inns. ) | Graham Yallop (VIC) | 69. Graham Neil Yallop (born 7 October 1952 is a former Cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. 66 | 1982-83 |
| 5 | 1,240 (20 inns. ) | Michael Bevan (NSW) | 82. Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler 66 | 1993-94 |
| Source: [8]. Last updated: 28 May 2007. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | ||||
Highest batting averages
| Rank | Average | Player | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 19 (96 inns. ) | Don Bradman (NSW/SA) | 1927-28 - 1948-49 |
| 2 | 83. Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001 often referred to as The Don, was an Australian Cricketer widely 27 (70 inns. ) | Bill Ponsford (VIC) | 1920-21 - 1933-34 |
| 3 | 70. William Harold Ponsford ( 19 October 1900 &mdash 6 April 1991) was a Cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia 88 (95 inns. ) | Alan Kippax (NSW) | 1918-19 - 1935-36 |
| 4 | 68. Alan Falconer Kippax (25 May 1897 – 5 September 1972 was a Cricketer for New South Wales (NSW and Australia. 00 (81 inns. ) | Monty Noble (NSW) | 1893-94 - 1919-20 |
| 5 | 67. Montague (Monty Alfred Noble ( 28 January 1873 &mdash 22 June 1940) was a Cricketer who played for New South Wales 03 (64 inns. ) | Bill Woodfull (VIC) | 1921-22 - 1933-34 |
| Qualification: 20 innings. William Maldon "Bill" Woodfull OBE (22 August 1897 &mdash 11 August 1965 was an Australian Cricketer He captained both Victoria and Source: [9]. Last updated: 28 May 2007. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling | |||
Most centuries
| Rank | Centuries | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | Darren Lehmann (SA/VIC) | 145 |
| 2 | 42 | Michael Bevan (SA/NSW/TAS) | 118 |
| 3 | 36 | Don Bradman (NSW/SA) | 62 |
| 4 | 32 | Matthew Elliott (VIC/SA) | 114 |
| 5 | 31 | Dean Jones (VIC) | 110 |
| Source: [10]. In the Sport of Cricket, a Batsman reaches his century when he scores 100 or more runs in the Innings. Darren Scott Lehmann (born 5 February 1970 in Gawler South Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who made his ODI debut in 1996 and Test debut in Michael Gwyl Bevan (born 8 May 1970 in Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory) is a former Australian left-handed cricket batsman and a slow left arm chinaman bowler Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001 often referred to as The Don, was an Australian Cricketer widely Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971 in Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian Cricketer Elliott is a left-handed Dean Mervyn Jones AM (born 24 March 1961 in Coburg, Victoria) is a retired Australian Cricketer and is presently a coach Last updated: 26 May 2007. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place | |||
Bowling Records
Most career wickets
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 513 | Clarrie Grimmett (VIC/SA) | 79 | 25. In the sport of Cricket the word wicket has several distinct meanings Meanings of wicket Set of stumps Primarily the wicket Bowling average is a Statistic measuring the performance of bowlers in the Sport of Cricket. Clarence Victor "Clarrie" Grimmett ( December 25, 1891 - May 2, 1980) was a Cricketer although born in New Zealand 29 |
| 2 | 431 | Michael Kasprowicz (QLD) | 97 | 24. Michael Scott Kasprowicz (born 10 February 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian Cricketer He is a right arm Fast bowler, effective 19 |
| 3 | 429 | Andy Bichel (QLD) | 87 | 23. Andrew John Bichel (born 27 August 1970 in Laidley Queensland) is an Australian Cricket player 03 |
| 4 | 419 | Jo Angel (WA) | 105 | 24. Jo Angel (born 22 April 1968 Mount Lawley Western Australia) is a former Australian Cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 3 ODIs from 1993 to 1995 86 |
| 5 | 384 | Terry Alderman (WA) | 97 | 24. Terence Michael Alderman (born 12 June 1956 in Subiaco Western Australia, Australia is a former Australian Cricketer. 21 |
| Source: [11]. Last updated: 31 May 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. | ||||
Most wickets in a season
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | Colin Miller (TAS) | 11 | 1997-98 |
| 2 | 65 | Shaun Tait (SA) | 10 | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 60 | Chuck Fleetwood-Smith (VIC) | 6 | 1934-35 |
| 4 | 60 | Andy Bichel (QLD) | 11 | 2004-05 |
| 5 | 60 | Ben Hilfenhaus (TAS) | 11 | 2006-07 |
| Source: [12]. In the sport of Cricket the word wicket has several distinct meanings Meanings of wicket Set of stumps Primarily the wicket Colin Reid Miller (born February 6 1964, Footscray Victoria) is a former Australian Cricketer. Shaun William Tait (born 22 February 1983 in Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia) is a professional Australian Cricketer Tait plays Leslie O'Brien "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith ( 30 March 1908 &ndash 16 March 1971) was a Cricketer who played for Victoria Andrew John Bichel (born 27 August 1970 in Laidley Queensland) is an Australian Cricket player Benjamin William Hilfenhaus (Pronounced Hilfen-House (born 15 March 1983 in Ulverstone Tasmania) is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Tasmanian Last updated: 31 May 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. | ||||
Best career average
| Rank | Average | Player | Balls | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17. Bowling average is a Statistic measuring the performance of bowlers in the Sport of Cricket. In the sport of Cricket the word wicket has several distinct meanings Meanings of wicket Set of stumps Primarily the wicket 10 | Bill O'Reilly (NSW) | 10,740 | 203 |
| 2 | 17. William Joseph "Bill" O'Reilly, often known as Tiger O'Reilly, (born 20 December 1905 in White Cliffs New South Wales; died 6 October 1992 in Sydney 74 | Joel Garner (SA) | 2,419 | 55 |
| 3 | 17. Joel Garner (born December 16, 1952 in Christ Church Barbados) also known as "Big Joel" or "Big Bird" is a former West Indian 87 | Geff Noblet (SA) | 11,156 | 190 |
| 4 | 18. Geffery Noblet (born on 14 September, 1916 in Parkside South Australia, died 21 August, 2006 in Adelaide, South Australia 09 | Pat Crawford (NSW) | 2,517 | 61 |
| 5 | 19. William Patrick Anthony Crawford (born August 3, 1933, Dubbo New South Wales) is an Australian Cricketer who played in four 08 | Charlie Turner (NSW) | 3,920 | 73 |
| Qualification: 2000 balls bowled. Charles Turner may refer to Charles Turner (engraver (1773-1857 English engraver Charles Turner (British politician (1803-1875 MP Source: [13]. Last updated: 31 May 2007. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. | ||||
See also
External links
References
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- The History of the Sheffield Shield, Chris Harte
- A Century of Summers: 100 years of Sheffield Shield cricket, Geoff Armstrong
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