The Sheffield Shield is Australia’s main domestic first-class cricket competition.
It started in the 1892–93 season and has run continuously for over 130 years.
Consistency is key to long-term success in the Sheffield Shield.
Teams with shorter gaps between titles show stronger sustained performance than teams with irregular winning patterns.
Title gaps reveal periods of decline and resurgence.
New South Wales won 47 titles but had a 17-year gap between 1965–66 and 1982–83, while South Australia waited 29 years between 1995–96 and 2024–25.
Recent performance trends indicate that Western Australia has won three consecutive titles from 2021–22 to 2023–24.
South Australia ended a multi-decade drought by winning the 2024–25 season.
The 2025–26 Sheffield Shield season is currently underway.
Sheffield Shield Winners List from 1892 to 2026
The final is scheduled for 26 March 2026, maintaining the tournament’s annual format.
Sheffield Shield Winners List from 1892 to 2026
| Team | Titles Won | Winning Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 47 | 1895–96, 1896-97, 1899-00, 1901-02, 1902–03, 1903-04, 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1908-09, 1910–11, 1911–12, 1913–14, 1919–20, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1925–26, 1928–29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1948–49, 1949-50, 1951–52, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1956-57, 1957–58, 1958-59, 1959-60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1989–90, 1992–93, 1993-94, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2007-08, 2013–14, 2018-20 |
| Victoria | 32 | 1892–93, 1894–95, 1897–98, 1898–99, 1900–01, 1907–08, 1914–15, 1921-22, 1923-24, 1924–25, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1946–47, 1950–51, 1962–63, 1969-70, 1973–74, 1978–79, 1979-80, 1990–91, 2003-04, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018–19 |
| Western Australia | 18 | 1947–48, 1967–68, 1971–72, 1972-73, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1991–92, 1997–98, 1998-99, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24 |
| South Australia | 14 | 1893–94, 1909–10, 1912–13, 1926–27, 1935–36, 1938–39, 1952-53, 1963-64, 1968–69, 1970-71, 1975–76, 1981-82, 1995-96, 2024–25 |
| Queensland | 9 | 1994–95, 1996–97, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2011–12, 2017–18, 2020–21 |
| Tasmania | 3 | 2006–07, 2010–11, 2012–13 |
Top 6 Sheffield Shield Winners
New South Wales
New South Wales shows the highest title count, but has inconsistent winning patterns across 124 years. The team had a 17-year gap between 1965–66 and 1982–83, marking their longest drought period.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 47
- Average gap between titles: 2.6 years
- Longest title gap: 17 years (1965–66 to 1982–83)
- Most recent title: 2018–20
- Current form trend: 5-year gap without titles
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 47 |
| Longest Gap | 17 years |
| Latest Title | 2018–20 |
| Consistency Level | High (2.6-year average gap) |
Victoria
Victoria maintains a 3.9-year average gap between titles across 126 years. The team’s longest drought lasted 12 years from 1950–51 to 1962–63.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 32
- Average gap between titles: 3.9 years
- Longest title gap: 12 years (1950–51 to 1962–63)
- Most recent title: 2018–19
- Current form trend: 6-year gap without titles
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 32 |
| Longest Gap | 12 years |
| Latest Title | 2018–19 |
| Consistency Level | Moderate-High (3.9-year average gap) |
Western Australia
Western Australia shows high recent consistency with three consecutive titles from 2021–22 to 2023–24. The team had a 23-year gap between 1998–99 and 2021–22, representing their longest drought.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 18
- Average gap between titles: 4.2 years
- Longest title gap: 23 years (1998–99 to 2021–22)
- Most recent title: 2023–24
- Current form trend: 3 consecutive titles
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 18 |
| Longest Gap | 23 years |
| Latest Title | 2023–24 |
| Consistency Level | Moderate (4.2-year average gap) |
South Australia
South Australia has the lowest consistency among founding teams with a 9.4-year average gap. The team recorded the longest title gap in Sheffield Shield history at 29 years between 1995–96 and 2024–25.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 14
- Average gap between titles: 9.4 years
- Longest title gap: 29 years (1995–96 to 2024–25)
- Most recent title: 2024–25
- Current form trend: Won 2024–25 after 29-year drought
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 14 |
| Longest Gap | 29 years |
| Latest Title | 2024–25 |
| Consistency Level | Low (9.4-year average gap) |
Queensland
Queensland shows strong consistency since its first title in 1994–95, with a 2.9-year average gap. The team’s longest drought lasted 6 years from 2011–12 to 2017–18.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 9
- Average gap between titles: 2.9 years
- Longest title gap: 6 years (2011–12 to 2017–18)
- Most recent title: 2020–21
- Current form trend: 4-year gap without titles
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 9 |
| Longest Gap | 6 years |
| Latest Title | 2020–21 |
| Consistency Level | High (2.9-year average gap) |
Tasmania
Tasmania recorded the highest consistency rate with a 2-year average gap between its 3 titles. All titles came between 2006–07 and 2012–13, creating a concentrated 6-year winning period.
Key Statistics:
- Total titles: 3
- Average gap between titles: 2 years
- Longest title gap: 2 years (2010–11 to 2012–13)
- Most recent title: 2012–13
- Current form trend: 12-year gap without titles
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Titles | 3 |
| Longest Gap | 2 years |
| Latest Title | 2012–13 |
| Consistency Level | Very High (2-year average gap) |
FAQs
- 1. Which team has the most consistent Sheffield Shield record?
Tasmania shows the highest consistency with a 2-year average gap between titles, followed by New South Wales (2.6 years) and Queensland (2.9 years). However, Tasmania’s sample size is limited to 3 titles over 6 years.
- 2. Which team had the longest gap between titles?
South Australia recorded the longest title gap at 29 years between 1995–96 and 2024–25. Western Australia had a 23-year gap between 1998–99 and 2021–22, ranking second.
- 3. Who won the latest completed Sheffield Shield season?
South Australia won the 2024–25 Sheffield Shield season. This ended their 29-year title drought and marked their 14th championship overall.
- 4. How many teams have won at least one Shield title?
Six teams have won Sheffield Shield titles: New South Wales (47), Victoria (32), Western Australia (18), South Australia (14), Queensland (9), and Tasmania (3). All current participating states have won at least once.
- 5. Is the Sheffield Shield played every year?
The Sheffield Shield operates annually as Australia’s main domestic first-class competition. The tournament has run continuously since 1892–93, with the 2025–26 season currently in progress.
Long-Term Success vs Short-Term Consistency
Dominance measures total titles won, while consistency tracks gaps between championships.
New South Wales leads in dominance with 47 titles but shows a 2.6-year average gap between wins.
New South Wales ranks highest due to sustained success across 124 years spanning from 1895–96 to 2018–20.
The team won multiple titles in consecutive years during several periods, particularly in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Western Australia demonstrates recent consistency with three consecutive titles from 2021–22 to 2023–24.
This matches their strongest period from the 1980s when they won multiple championships within short timeframes.
The Sheffield Shield continues as Australia’s primary first-class competition for developing red-ball cricket skills.
Six states compete annually, with consistency patterns showing which teams maintain strong domestic structures over extended periods.
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