Nissan Shield (Cricket)
The Nissan Shield was a one day cricket tournament in South Africa. This was a knockout competition based on the English Gillette Cup.
The first one was played in the 1969-70 season and was won by an Eddie Barlow XI representing Western Province. The tournament was known as :
- Gillette Cup 1969/70 - 1976/77
- Datsun Shield 1977/78 - 1982/83
- Nissan Shield 1983/84 - 1991/92
- Total Power Series 1992-93
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