Queensland has added a second National Youth Championship title to its season, with the Under 17 male side claiming victory in a rain-affected Final at Allan Border Field. The U17 team joins the Queensland Under 19 female side, who defeated NSW Country under the DLS method, in taking home national honours.
Queensland posted 7-320 from their 50 overs, led by Eli Brain, who was named Player of the Final after scoring 113 from 111 balls. Opening batter Jaxson Davies added 78, and the pair combined for a 110-run partnership that set the tone for the innings. Daniel Desmet finished strongly with 42 not out.
NSW Country made a quick start despite losing two early wickets to Queensland paceman Tom Vaseo. Blake Cattle’s 30 from 15 balls, Cooper Williams’ 45 from 32 balls and Samuel Davis’ 54 from 46 balls kept their side in contention as rain threatened to disrupt the match.
Queensland leg-spinner Spencer Green played a decisive role with figures of 4-42, slowing the run-rate and taking crucial wickets. NSW Country were 7-162 when the weather intervened, leaving Queensland as winners under the DLS method.
Across the tournament, Western Australia allrounder Matthew Lough topped the run charts with 326 runs at an average of 81.5 and was named Player of the Championships. Jacob Pietz from Victoria Metro claimed the most wickets, taking 17 at an average of 12.1. The Spirit of Cricket Award was shared between South Australia and Victoria Metro.
Queensland had two players in the Team of the Championships, with Spencer Green and Far North Queensland quick Finn Vikionkorpi recognised for their performances. NSW Country had two representatives, Blake Cattle and Cooper Williams, while Victoria Metro had three, South Australia and Victoria Country two each, and Western Australia one.
The tournament highlighted strong individual performances alongside team efforts, with Queensland celebrating a season that has delivered national titles for both its male and female youth sides.
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