| Cricket format | First-class |
|---|---|
| Tournament format(s) | Double round-robin |
| Champions | New South Wales |
| Participants | 3 |
| Matches played | 6 |
The 1895–96 Sheffield Shield season was the fourth season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition of Australia. New South Wales won the championship.
Frank Iredale 469
Tom McKibbin 65