The 1981–82 Sheffield Shield season marked the ninetieth edition of Australia's premier domestic first-class cricket competition. Six teams battled across twenty-five matches in a double round-robin format.
South Australia claimed the championship title, securing their twelfth overall victory in the tournament. They won the trophy by finishing at the very top of the league ladder, which proved to be the final time the title was decided this way before a final was introduced for the following season.
Queensland's Kepler Wessels dominated with the bat, earning player of the series honours after piling up 1,015 runs. Meanwhile, Victoria bowler Ian Callen led the wicket-taking charts by claiming 31 dismissals.
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