2008–09 Australian cricket season

2007–08 . Australian cricket season . 2009–10

The 2008–09 Australian cricket season consists of international matches played by the Australian cricket team in Australia as well as Australian domestic cricket matches under the auspices of Cricket Australia. The season lasted from October 2008 to March 2009.

## Australian Cricket Team

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Further information: Australian cricket team in 2008–09

New Zealand and South Africa both toured Australia, playing Tests and ODI series.

## Sheffield Shield

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Further information: 2008–09 Sheffield Shield season

The Sheffield Shield opened on 10 October 2008.[1] The season marked the return of the original name of the first-class competition, after being called "Pura Cup" since 1999.

The final was a drawn match between Victoria and Queensland at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Victoria won the cup by virtue of finishing at the top of the points table.

## One Day Domestic

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Further information: 2008–09 Ford Ranger One Day Cup season

The Ford Ranger One Day Cup was won by Queensland, beating Victoria in the final on 22 February 2009 at the MCG.[2]

## Twenty20 Domestic

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Further information: 2008–09 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash

The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash opened on 26 December 2008.[3] New South Wales defeated Victoria in the final at ANZ Stadium, Sydney on 24 January 2009.

## References

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1. ^ "Sheffield Shield 2008/09". Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
2. ^ "Ford Ranger Cup 2008/09". Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
3. ^ "KFC Twenty20 Big Bash 2008/09". Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2017.

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