The 1961–62 Sheffield Shield season was the 60th season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. New South Wales won the championship for the ninth consecutive year.

Table TeamPlayedWon1st Inns WonDrawn1st Inns LostLostPointsNew South Wales86100164Queensland83210236South Australia83000530Victoria82001524Western Australia82012322

Statistics Most Runs Bill Lawry 790

Most Wickets Wes Hall 43

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