The series was won by Victoria in due to a controversial decision in the final game.

[1][2] The final game of the Shield erupted in controversy when South Australia played Victoria.

If South Australia won against Victoria in the final game, the winner would be determined on run differential.

With a Victorian runner on third base the pitcher attempted a pickoff, deliberately throwing the ball away.

The next pitch, the South Australian pitcher deliberately balked, which would have allowed the run to score, but the home plate umpire called the game over and gave the game to Victoria as a 9–0 forfeit on the basis that South Australia brought the game into disrepute.