South Australian captain Michael Klinger believes his side should hold a distinct advantage in a home final against Tasmania in the Ryobi Cup on Saturday.
The Redbacks defeated Victoria by 48 runs at the MCG to earn the hosting rights for the one-day domestic decider at Adelaide Oval.
Klinger, who orchestrated the victory with a superb century, said the game will be a great occasion for South Australian cricket.
"We certainly came into the game desperate to win because we've played some really good cricket at the Adelaide Oval this year and we really wanted to host the final," Klinger said.
"We've won all four games there this year and to get on top that was what we were after, so really happy."
The Redbacks have not won the one-day title since 1987 and Klinger said the team was determined to break the drought and put a positive end to an up-and-down summer which has seen them fail to win any of their eight Bupa Sheffield Shield matches to date.
"Up until last year it was a fair time that we won any silverware and obviously this year our Shield season hasn't been going anywhere near according to plan," he said.
"To get a one-day trophy will be really fantastic for the group, and to win one out of the two competitions makes the whole season look a bit better anyway."
South Australia's other two in-form batsman Callum Ferguson (48) and Tom Cooper (36) both got starts but could have really cashed in.
But Klinger said the pair needed to be aggressive players to get the best out of themselves.
"The last thing we want is for those guys to go back in their shells, we want them to be expressing themselves and playing positive cricket," he said.
"I thought Fergie batted really well today, came in at a period where it was a little bit tough early, and Coops was looking a million dollars like he's done for most of the season, but unfortunately ran himself out."
Klinger is the leading run scorer in the one-day competition this season with 417 runs from eight matches.
The 31-year-old credits his move from Victoria to Adelaide four years ago as the major reason as to why his career has blossomed.
"It's four years ago now and loving playing for South Australia, and to get the opportunity to lead this time over the last two years has been something I've loved doing and it's been really enjoyable," he said.
"The move's been fantastic cricket-wise and also for family."
"(I'm) Enjoying my life over in Adelaide, and hopefully I can keep helping to improve this side."
Klinger still harbours ambitions to play for Australia, after seeing the likes of Brad Hogg called up at the ripe old age of 40.
"Certainly. Certainly. I'll just try to get as many runs as I can, if an opportunity comes up I'll certainly take it."
