2016–17 Sheffield Shield season

[1] There was a break between December and January for the Big Bash League.

[3][4] Victoria qualified for the final after their 8 wicket win against Western Australia in round 9 of the competition.

[5] Victoria secured a home tie in the final, with an innings victory against Queensland in round 10.

[6] However, the Melbourne Cricket Ground was unavailable for the fixture, so it took place at Traeger Park in Alice Springs.

[7] Victoria won the competition with a first-innings lead in the final, after the match finished as a draw.