South Australia has been stereotyped for producing the aggressive stroke-makers and fiery fast bowlers since the colonial times. The Redbacks put together a versatile squad full of experienced players and youngsters for the 2025-26 Marsh One-Day Cup. With some hard-hitting batsmen, true all-rounders, and bowling prowess, South Australia will aim to break its long dry spell in the domestic trophy. Given Australian one-day conditions matter for bounce, seam, and tactical spin, the squad looks well balanced to compete.
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South Australia Marsh One-Day Cup 2025-26 Squad
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | Batsman (Captain / Opener) |
| 2 | Jake Weatherald | Batsman (Opener) |
| 3 | Henry Hunt | Batsman |
| 4 | Nathan McSweeney | Batsman |
| 5 | Jake Lehmann | Batsman |
| 6 | Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 7 | Thomas Kelly | Batsman |
| 8 | Ben Manenti | All-rounder (Off-spin) |
| 9 | Nathan McAndrew | All-rounder (Batting + Medium) |
| 10 | Harry Conway | Bowler (Fast-Medium) |
| 11 | Brendan Doggett | Bowler (Fast-Medium) |
| 12 | Spencer Johnson | Bowler (Left-arm Fast) |
| 13 | Lloyd Pope | Bowler (Leg-spin) |
| 14 | Wes Agar | Bowler (Fast-Medium) |
Travis Head
Being a leading batsman for the Redbacks, Head dominates bowling attacks in the initial stages, setting the momentum for South Australia.
Jake Weatherald
One of the finest scorers in the domestic circuit, Weatherald uses his aggression at the top of the order to give South Australia flying starts during the powerplay overs.
Henry Hunt
He is a composed top-order batsman who builds long innings. Thus, he brings stability to balance aggressive stroke-makers.
Nathan McSweeney
One of SA’s most improved players, McSweeney offers consistency for the middle order and has also showcased his leadership qualities.
Jake Lehmann
An experienced batter who can control the middle overs but can also accelerate when needed. Lehmann is, therefore, a dependable option in the top five.
Alex Carey
Adding international class to the side, Carey’s intelligent batting in the middle order and neat glovework behind the stumps are beyond price.
Thomas Kelly
A talented young batter with shot-making ability, Kelly strengthens the middle order and is considered a player for the future.
Ben Manenti
An off-spinning all-rounder who bowls with control. Useful in the depth order of batting. Strategically important for slowing the run rate.
Nathan McAndrew
Fast-bowling all-rounder who balances seam bowling and heavy hitting at the end of the batting innings.
Harry Conway
A dependable fast-medium bowler who relies on accuracy and bounce; his role is crucial in situations needing pressure.
Brendan Doggett
An experienced quick who can swing the ball and create breakthroughs with the new ball. The text after this is incomplete.
Spencer Johnson
Johnson is one of the fastest bowlers in Australian domestic cricket and acts as a strike bowler with left-arm pace and bounce.
Lloyd Pope
Leg-spin that can turn games taking wickets in the middle overs; sometimes erratic but gives the attacking variety.
Wes Agar
The tall seamer has raw pace and aggression to share as a potential strike bowler.
The South Australian squad for the Marsh One-Day Cup 2025-26 is full of power and bridge balance.
With Head and Carey giving stability to the batting, aggressive bowling from Johnson, Agar, and Doggett, and spin options from Pope and Manenti, the Redbacks possess the tools necessary to truly challenge for the title.
