The 1971–72 Sheffield Shield season was the 70th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Western Australia won the championship. A new points system was introduced.
Table TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostBatting pointsBowling pointsTotal PointsWestern Australia8431405393South Australia8413405292New South Wales8233204868Victoria8323323567Queensland8134122739
Statistics Most Runs John Inverarity 641
Most Wickets Ashley Mallett 45
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