How are Sheffield Shield points awarded for a match?
Rule- Australia
- Cricket Australia
- Sheffield Shield
- First-class cricket
- Playing Conditions 2024-25
- 2024/25
- Fans
Match points earned by a team:
- Outright win: 6 points
- Tie where both teams have completed two innings: 3 points each
- Loss: 0 points
- Drawn or abandoned match (irrespective of how many innings have been completed): 1 point each
Bonus points for batting and bowling are added on top of these. Matches abandoned or rescheduled because of an inadequate pitch or ground preparation, or at the direction of the Cricket Australia Chief Medical Officer, are covered by separate clauses (6.4 and 16.10).
Source: Cricket Australia, 2024-2025 Sheffield Shield and Second XI Playing Conditions, clause 16.9.1.
Added 24 Oct 2026