The 1998-99 first grade final was played between Balmain (Sydney Cricket Club) and Randwick Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.

The final was significantly impacted by rain with only 149 overs bowled.

Balmain were the higher placed team going into the final so in a drawn game Balmain were the 1998-99 Belvidere Cup premiers

Pictured – Jeff Thorpe and Neil Maxwell with the Belvidere Cup

Benaud Medal for the player of the final was awarded to Andrew Sargent

First Grade Premiers – Balmain
Second Grade Premiers – Penrith
Third Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Fourth Grade Premiers – Eastern Suburbs
Fifth Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Club Championship – Northern District

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