South Australia have locked in their squad for this Saturday's upcoming One-Day Cup Final against Victoria.
Nathan McSweeney will lead South Australia in their final push for their first One-Day Cup championship since 2011/12 as Liam Scott enters the match as the newly named Player of the Year.
Squad of 13: Nathan McSweeney (C), Jordan Buckingham, Brendan Doggett, Daniel Drew, Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Lehmann, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, Harry Nielsen, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton
Match Details
SA v VIC
Saturday 1 March
First ball: 2:05pm ACDT
Adelaide Oval
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Our Squad:
Nathan McSweeney (C)
Highlighted by a career best 137 against Queensland, Nathan McSweeney has enjoyed a good season with the bat and as captain. McSweeney brings a calmness to the batting lineup and his strategies in the field, with the responsibilities of leadership bringing the best out of him. His knock against Queensland came in a team total of just 218, the innings showcasing his capacity to stand up when the team needs him.
Jordan Buckingham
Buckingham boasts an impressive record early on in his List-A career, averaging 20.40 with the ball and breaking through with a wicket every 22 deliveries. Much like his fellow fast bowlers in this squad, Buckingham burst into national interest after performing for Australia A, namely collecting 4 wickets in a win over England earlier in the season.
Brendan Doggett
The fastest bowler in the South Australian cartel, Doggett is as accurate as he is quick. Eyed for national duties early in the Test summer for his impressive work for Australia A, Doggett's reputation for discomforting batters with a swinging ball at pace is growing.
Daniel Drew
Daniel Drew has continued to show his talent and importance to the side, with his season highlight, 108* against Victoria, earning South Australia a bonus point and firmly placing them atop of the league ladder. Averaging north of 50 in the format, Drew's ability to keep the match moving and playing to the match situation, has seen the right-hander firm up the South Australian top order.
Mackenzie Harvey
Harvey has finished the home & away season as the tournaments leading run-scorer, hitting 311 runs at 62.20. Promoted to the opening position, the left-hander hit his maiden List-A hundred against his former Victorian side at Karen Rolton Oval, leading his new adopted state to a 9-wicket win. Harvey's rotation of strike and pace in his innings has been vital to the team's gameplan throughout the season.
Jake Lehmann
A powerful left-hander batter, Jake Lehmann has been an important part of the South Australia line-up for a decade. Capable of punishing bowlers and quickly upping the run-rate, Lehmann's end of innings striking is coming at average of 69 this year.
Ben Manenti
An important figure in the side, Manenti's versatility firms up the South Australian batting and bowling line-ups. Manenti's clever off-spin holds down an end during the middle overs, handily able to hold a run-rate at bay and keep the momentum in check. Solid with the bat, Manenti will contribute important runs lower down the order to help close an innings out.
Nathan McAndrew
Nathan McAndrew's season began with a match winning 5fa against Western Australia, winning the match for South Australia from nowhere. Since this match McAndrew has only played one other One-Day Cup fixture, but has bowled exceptionally in the Sheffield Shield, currently topping the ladder of leading wicket takers. McAndrew will serve to bookend the oppositions batting innings, with him being a dangerous weapon with the new ball and a capable death bowler.
Harry Nielsen
A paramount of clean glovework and proactive batting, Harry Nielsen remains a key figure within the South Australian side. As the second part of the opening partnership, Nielsen will partner with Harvey to help SA hit the ground running in their batting innings. A 41 in the match against Tasmania set the innings up for South Australia to hit a score well north of 300, whilst his glovework makes sure that no chance goes missing.
Lloyd Pope
A proper game change, Pope goes into the final as South Australia's leading wicket taker in the tournament. The young leggy has consistently chipped in with wicket across the One-day Cup with his attacking flight and guile. In the match against Tasmania, Pope's back-to-back wickets in the 34th over forced South Australia back into the contest, showing his ability to turn a match when called upon.
Jason Sangha
In his first season for South Australia Jason Sangha has become a vital part of the team. A consistent performer in the middle order, Sangha provides a safe and steady bat no matter the match situation. Capable of knuckling down or quickly increasing the run-rate, Sangha's versatility will be an important talent in the final.
Liam Scott
Scott has enjoyed a breakout year for South Australia, averaging 47 with the bat and 18.66 with the ball across the One-Day Cup and earning the title of Player of the Year. A match winning performance against Western Australia exemplified his season, hitting a vital 47 in a low scoring match and collecting 3 important wickets to see South Australia home. An important player across disciplines, Scott will play a big role in the final against Victoria.
Henry Thornton
Thornton's ability to land the ball on a hard length has trouble batters across his short state career. A genuine wicket taker, Thornton will help set up the game searching for early wickets. Thornton has previously impressed in Australia A duties, including a best of 7/39 against New Zealand A in 2023.
The One-day Cup Final will be available to watch LIVE on Kayo Sports, Foxtel, and cricket.com.au