The 1970–71 Sheffield Shield season was the 69th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. South Australia won the championship.

Table TeamPlayedWon1st Inns WonDrawn1st Inns LostLostPointsSouth Australia83302042Victoria82321032Western Australia82103224New South Wales81311220Queensland80013410

Statistics Most Runs Barry Richards 1101

Most Wickets Ross Duncan 34

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