Established in 1871, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has a rich history as one of the nation’s premier sporting bodies with a vision for cricket to be Australia’s favourite sport – a sport for all Australian’s. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA is oversees and develops cricket at a State level.
SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches at Adelaide Oval, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management at Karen Rolton Oval. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the South Australian and Adelaide Strikers men's and women's teams.
Our Vision
To be known as the world’s best Cricket Association, inspiring participants and fans on and off the field
Our Purpose
To honour cricket’s heritage, drive its future and connect communities
Our Values
Be Brave - Be Kind - Do Great Things Together
What this means for us
We are all in on creating exceptional cricket experiences, from first moments in the game to the highest level of competition, bringing people together and building a lifelong connection to cricket.
We invest in our people, players and communities to unlock potential, strengthen belonging and deliver teams and performances South Australians are proud of.
We create moments that matter for our Members, fans, and partners; delivering bold, connected experiences that bring the spirit of cricket to life.
Beyond the boundary, we lead the growth of the game through strong partnerships, advocacy, and investment in the future of cricket across South Australia.
Grounded in our values, we’re building a culture that is inclusive, safe, and ambitious, ensuring cricket continues to inspire for generations to come.
