Participants 6 Matches played 31 | Dates 31 Oct 2014 – 25 Mar 2015 Location Australia | |
Tournament format(s) Double round-robin and final Similar 2007–08 Ford Ranger O, 2015–16 Matador BBQs On, 2016–17 Matador BBQs On, 2014–15 Big Bash League s, 2015–16 Big Bash League s | ||
2014 15 sheffield shield season top 7 facts
The 2014–15 Sheffield Shield season was the 122nd season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. It was held after the conclusion of the Matador BBQs One-Day Cup and included a break halfway through for the entirety of the Big Bash League. Trials for day/night Tests with the pink ball continued from the previous season. This season introduced a new bonus point system based on the runs scored and wickets taken in the first 100 overs of both teams' first innings. Due to Australia and New Zealand hosting the 2015 Cricket World Cup, several matches in the later rounds could not be held at the usual home grounds of the teams. The final was contested between Victoria and Western Australia. Due to the final of the World Cup being held at the MCG, Victoria, who earned the right to host the final by finishing on top of the ladder, had to choose an alternative ground. They opted for Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The final was drawn, meaning Victoria won their 29th title by finishing on top of the table. Adam Voges was the leading run-scorer and was named man of the series, while Fawad Ahmed took the most wickets of the season.
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Round 4
The match between South Australia and New South Wales was abandoned after a hit to the head left Phillip Hughes in critical condition. The other matches in this round were abandoned before play on Day 2 as Hughes' condition remained unchanged. Hughes died on 27 November.
Round 5
Matches were originally scheduled for 5 to 8 December.