The 1972–73 Sheffield Shield season was the 71st season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. Western Australia, the defending champions, won the championship. The points system changed with ten points now awarded for a win.
Table TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostWin pointsBatting pointsBowling pointsTotal PointsWestern Australia842240262995South Australia834130232679New South Wales831430123072Victoria814310292564Queensland82332083159
Statistics Most Runs Doug Walters 654
Most Wickets Ashley Mallett 49
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