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Western Australia win the Sheffield Shield in their debut season

First-class cricket in Australia Ray Webster20th Century

WACA Ground

WACA Ground
Perth, Australia

In 1947 Western Australia was admitted into the Sheffield Shield competition, winning the Shield in their inaugural season. In a restricted program Western Australia played each State once and their superior win/loss ratio took precedence over actual points.Western Australia were granted full status in the competition in 1956.

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  • Title: Western Australia win the Sheffield Shield in their debut season
  • Creator: First-class cricket in Australia Ray Webster
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Location Created: Perth, Western Australia
WACA Ground

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