Liam Scott has been named Player of the Year for the 2025–26 Sheffield Shield season, edging a tightly contested vote as attention turns to this week’s final in Melbourne.
The South Australia all-rounder finished on 15 votes in the umpire-judged tally, narrowly ahead of Mitch Perry on 14. Nathan McAndrew and Beau Webster shared third place on 13, while Peter Handscomb and Sam Harper each collected 12 votes. Votes were awarded on a 3-2-1 basis by on-field umpires across the season.
Scott’s campaign stood out for its balance. He scored 496 runs at an average of 41.33 across nine matches and took 23 wickets at 25.52, underlining his value in both innings. Among his highlights were a five-wicket haul against Tasmania, a century in the return fixture, and his best bowling figures of the season against Queensland.
Speaking after receiving the award, Scott acknowledged the recognition while keeping his focus on the immediate task ahead. He said team success remains the priority, with South Australia preparing to defend its title in the final. He also pointed to the work put in over recent seasons and credited his move to South Australia, along with support from coach Ryan Harris, as key to his development.
From an administrative perspective, Cricket Australia noted the closeness of the voting as a reflection of the competition’s depth. Head of scheduling and domestic cricket Peter Roach said the spread of leading vote-getters across South Australia and Victoria adds another layer of interest ahead of the decider.
The final will see Victoria host South Australia at CitiPower Centre, with play scheduled to begin on 26 March. With several of the season’s standout performers on both sides, the match shapes as a closely watched contest among domestic cricket followers.
Broadcast coverage will be available across multiple platforms, including live streaming, as the domestic season reaches its closing stage.
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