The 1948–49 Sheffield Shield season was the 47th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. New South Wales won the championship. In March 1949, Donald Bradman played his final first-class match.

Table TeamPlayedWon1st Inns Won1st Inns LostLostPointsAverageNew South Wales743002982.85Victoria732112262.85Queensland720231234.28South Australia720231234.28Western Australia 40004000.00

Statistics Most Runs Arthur Morris 858

Most Wickets Geff Noblet & Alan Walker 38

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