The 1947–48 Sheffield Shield marked the 56th edition of the first-class cricket competition in Australia. Five teams competed in the tournament, which utilized a double round-robin format. Across the season, 16 matches took place to determine the domestic champions.
Western Australia secured their first title during this campaign. They made an immediate impact in their debut season by winning the championship. Officials awarded the title to the team based on their match average, despite the side playing only four matches during the competition.
Individual performances stood out throughout the tournament. Phil Ridings from South Australia led the run-scoring charts, finishing the season with 649 runs. His teammate Geff Noblet dominated the bowling, claiming 35 wickets across the matches played.
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