Having waited 13 years for a one-day title and 29 for the Sheffield Shield, somewhat like London buses they came along at once for South Australia last season during an incredible few weeks for a state that, especially in four-day cricket , had for so long propped up the table.

So now they head into the 2025-26 season as double defending champions; their One-Day Cup campaign starts on September 20 against New South Wales and the Sheffield Shield on October 4 against Victoria.

The message from head coach Ryan Harris during pre-season has been a simple one: that was great, but we need to do it again.

"We spoke about what lies ahead of us," Harris told ESPNcricinfo. "We want to make sure that we don't get comfortable in what we've done because, although we've had a great achievemen

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