The 1997-98 first grade final was played between North Sydney Cricket Club and Sutherland District Cricket Club at Bankstown Oval.
Sutherland defeated North Sydney by 43 runs on the first innings to win the Belvidere Cup and the 1997-98 first grade premiership
Pictured – Sutherland District Cricket Club first grade premiership winning captain Jason Young with long term Sutherland DCC sponsor Harry Peters.
Benaud Medal for the player of the final was awarded to Jason Holley

First Grade Premiers – Sutherland
Second Grade Premiers – Bankstown
Third Grade Premiers – Sydney University
Fourth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Fifth Grade Premiers – Randwick
Club Championship – Sutherland

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