The 1955–56 Sheffield Shield season was the 54th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. New South Wales won the championship for the third consecutive year.

Table TeamPlayedWon1st Inns Won1st Inns LostLostDrawnPointsAverageNew South Wales7231012262.85Victoria7222012057.14Queensland7123101440.00Western Australia401210525.00South Australia702230822.85

Statistics Most Runs Jim Burke 701

Most Wickets Pat Crawford 33

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