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Peter Siddle said goodbye to first class cricket in stunning style after Victoria claimed a dramatic 34 run win over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield final. The 40 year old bowler took the final wicket of the match, denying Cooper Connolly’s late innings heroics and denying Western Australia a fourth consecutive championship.
A wonderful career draws to a close
— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) March 18, 2025
40yo Peter Siddle captured a wicket with the final ball of his first-class career v WA
Match figures of 7-78 in his final game
792 first-class wickets (including 221 at Test level) at 26.2
A great servant of the game
Well played 👏
Although Victoria tried to convince him to carry on, Siddle stuck to his decision to retire from Sheffield Shield cricket. The deal he signed at the end of 2023 when he returned from Tasmania was only two years and finished this season. He will continue to play in the KFC BBL|15 after signing a one year contract with the Melbourne Stars.
A legend signing off with a win.
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 18, 2025
WA's quest for four #SheffieldShield titles in a row is over: https://t.co/La3ZNWRVJD pic.twitter.com/7hvEdizy68
David Siddle who competed in 67 Tests for Australia has finished his career with 792 first-class wickets – the most by any Australian fast bowler since Michael Kasprowicz retired in 2008. Siddle also holds 332 wickets in the Sheffield Shield placing him in the top 15 for most first-class wickets in the history of the competition. He finished his last Shield season with 24 wickets at an average of 19.62, one of the best averages nationwide and a fitting finish to his career. Siddle leaves a real legacy.
As he exited the WACA Ground both teams honored him with a guard of honor and a fitting tribute to one of Australia’s finest fast bowlers.
