The 1979 to 1980 Sheffield Shield marked the 88th edition of Australia's premier first-class domestic cricket competition. Six teams battled across the country in a double round-robin format, playing a total of 25 matches over the course of the season.
Victoria claimed the championship title at the end of the summer, securing the 24th Sheffield Shield title in state cricket history.
South Australia's Ian Chappell dominated individual batting performances by scoring 713 runs, which earned him the player of the series award alongside the leading run-scorer title. His teammate Ashley Mallett topped the bowling charts by taking 45 wickets.
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