The 1955–56 Sheffield Shield marked the 64th edition of Australia's premier first-class cricket competition. Five teams participated in the tournament, facing each other in a double round-robin format to determine the domestic champion. Over the course of the season, players competed in 16 matches to decide the final standings.
New South Wales dominated the competition, securing their 28th title. This victory marked their third consecutive year at the top of the ladder. The state side relied on strong individual performances to maintain their hold on the trophy throughout the campaign.
Jim Burke led the batting charts for the season, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 701 runs for New South Wales. His contributions were vital to the team's successful title defence.
Pat Crawford proved to be the most effective bowler of the tournament. He claimed 33 wickets for New South Wales, topping the bowling statistics for the 1955–56 season.
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