SA Announces 13-Man Squad for Shield Match Against NSW

Morgan Winslow

Published: March 5, 2026 3:22 AM ET

SA Announces 13-Man Squad for Shield Match Against NSW

South Australia has announced a 13-man squad for its upcoming Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales. This crucial fixture is set to begin on March 5 at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

Key Changes in the Squad

The team features four significant changes from the previous outing against Queensland. Notable inclusions are:

Travis Head: After an impressive Ashes campaign, Head returns to the squad. This match will mark his first appearance in the Shield format at home since October 2022.
Ben Manenti: Mancini rejoins the team after participating in the T20 World Cup with Italy, where the team achieved its first-ever victory in the tournament.
Henry Thornton: Thornton returns from injury, looking to strengthen the bowling attack.
Tim Oakley: Oakley has also been named in the squad.

Players Mackenzie Harvey and Lloyd Pope have been left out, with Campbell Thompson sidelined due to injury.

Recent Performance

In their last match, South Australia achieved a seven-wicket victory over Queensland, climbing to third in the Shield standings. They are currently just 0.95 points behind Queensland.

Liam Scott had a standout performance, earning the Player of the Match title with impressive bowling figures of 5/33 in the first innings. Meanwhile, Jake Lehmann contributed significantly with 74 runs, guiding the team during the chase. Nathan McAndrew’s exceptional bowling in the second innings, where he claimed 5/32, sealed the victory for South Australia.