2025 Australian Junior National Championships: Day 5 Results

The round-robin stage of the tournament has been complete, as teams now look ahead to the finals, where just one will be crowned champion.

New South Wales have finished first in three divisions, while Queensland lead two divisions, and the hosts, Western Australia, grabbed one division.

My highlight of the week was the final pair for Western Australia’s Under-14 Boys. Harrison Smith (45 runs) and Zack Phillips (59 runs) smashed the highest skin of the tournament, hitting 104 in their four overs. With 6 SEVENS, 5 fives, 5 fours, I suspect this to be some sort of record. More research to come.

Under-18 Boys

Queensland have stamped their authority, finishing the round-robin stage undefeated. We’ll see them in the Major Semi Final tomorrow.

Their opponents, New South Wales, who were able to get an important win over Western Australia earlier today to secure the double chance.

The hosts will be disappointed with their final day, losing two matches. However, enough work had been done earlier in the week, to secure third position.

The Victorians are entering the finals series with some momentum, having won their final two games today to take the remaining finals spot, including an important win against Tasmania.

Tasmania impressively knocked off Western Australia in their final game of the tournament, but unfortunately it was too little, too late. Finishing just outside the top four, they’ll be playing off in the fifth-place play off.

ACT will look to get their first win of the tournament tomorrow, in their most important game of the week, trying to snatch fifth away from the Tasmanians.

— Results:

Queensland 150 (4) def. ACT 14 (0)

New South Wales 112 (2) def. Western Australia 88 (2)

Victoria 102 (3) def. Tasmania 50 (1)

Tasmania 105 (3) def. Western Australia 92 (1)

Queensland 134 (3) def. New South Wales 71 (1)

Victoria 80 (3) def. ACT 37 (1)

Leading run-scorer: Josh Hendry (WA) - 158 runs.

Leading wicket-taker(s): Noah Adamson (VIC) - 15 wickets.

Leading contributor: Flynn Donnelly (QLD), Joshua Jurgeit (NSW) - +99 contribution.

Finals Series - 11 July

Major Semi Final (12pm local time): Queensland vs New South Wales

Minor Semi Final (12pm local time): Western Australia vs Victoria

Preliminary Final (6pm local time): Loser of Major Semi Final vs Winner of Minor Semi Final

Under-18 Girls

New South Wales will go straight through to the Grand Final after two important wins on the final day of round-robin. They’ll enjoy a well-earnt day off.

Queensland, who lost the top of the table clash, will have to play in the Preliminary Final tomorrow.

Joining them will be ACT, who defeated Western Australia in an thrilling clash this afternoon. ACT have the advantage over the Queenslanders, having beaten them both times this week, including a two-run thriller.

The hosts, who miss out on a finals spot by just a few points, will play against the Victorians for fourth position. Both previous results have gone the way of Western Australia this week.

— Results:

New South Wales 120 (3) def. Victoria 49 (1)

ACT 109 (2) def. Western Australia 98 (2)

New South Wales 124 (3) def. Queensland 80 (1)

Leading run-scorer: Isabel Selems (NSW) - 159 runs.
Leading wicket-taker: Abigail Aitken (NSW), Lillian Harrison (ACT) - 13 wickets.
Leading contributor: Jess Cremin (QLD) - +83 contribution.

Finals Series - 11 July

Preliminary Final (6pm local time): Queensland vs ACT

Under-16 Boys

Western Australia have finished top in the Under-16 Boys Division, after two big wins on the final day.

Joining them in the Major Semi Final is Victoria Green, who finished second despite winning less games than third position, highlighting the importance of skins. They suffered a tight loss earlier today, but have maintained their spot in the top two.

When the two sides met last, Western Australia came out on top.

Narrowly missing out on a double chance, Queensland Maroon have finished third, with a tight win over Victoria Green. Rounding out the top four is ACT, who had a win and a loss today. The previous meeting between these two sides was won by the Queenslanders.

South Australia broke even today, which wasn’t enough to land them a spot in the finals. They’ll go straight through to the Plate Final to defend their fifth position.

New South Wales also had a win and a loss today, to secure sixth position. Climbing up to seventh, recording their second win of the week, was Queensland White. The two sides will meet in the Plate Semi Final, where the winner will play South Australia.

Tasmania and Victoria Red were not able to add a win to their tally overnight, and will battle it out for for eighth position.

— Results:

Queensland Maroon 88 (2) def. Victoria Green 76 (2)

Western Australia 142 (3) def. South Australia 85 (1)

New South Wales 102 (2) def. Queensland White 87 (2)

ACT 139 (3) def. Tasmania 25 (1)

Queensland White 110 (3) def. Victoria Red 58 (1)

South Australia 126 (2) def. New South Wales 96 (2)

Western Australia 132 (3) def. ACT 88 (1)

Victoria Green 107 (3) def. Tasmania 78 (1)

Leading run-scorer: Caelin Kopievsky Blyth (ACT) - 223 runs.

Leading wicket-taker: Luc Tipping (ACT) - 17 wickets.

Leading contributor: Caelin Kopievsky Blyth (ACT) - +171 contribution

Finals Series - 11 July

Major Semi Final (10am local time): Western Australia vs Victoria Green

Minor Semi Final (10am local time): Queensland Maroon vs ACT

Preliminary Final (4pm local time): Loser of Major Semi Final vs Winner of Minor Semi Final

Under-16 Girls

Queensland have pulled off two tight wins to maintain top of the table in the Under-16 Girls. Chasing high scores in both games, they’ll go into Saturday’s Grand Final full of confidence.

Western Australia have won two vital matches today to move into second position, despite being fourth just 24 hours ago. The hosts will play in the Preliminary Final against New South Wales, who lost their only game today.

New South Wales won both of the previous matches between those two sides.

Victoria lost two games today which sees them fall just one point shy of a finals spot. They’ll play South Australia in the fourth-place play off. Victoria have beaten the South Australians both times they’ve met this week, but we’re expecting a close game.

— Results:

Western Australia 102 (2) def. Victoria 76 (2)

Queensland 110 (2) def. New South Wales 95 (2)

Western Australia 150 (3) def. South Australia 80 (1)

Victoria 106 (2) def. Queensland 113 (2)

Leading run-scorer: Riva Guliya (VIC) - 163 runs.
Leading wicket-taker: Guhika Vij (VIC) - 14 wickets.
Leading contributor: Guhika Vij (VIC) - +77 contribution.

Finals Series - 11 July

Preliminary Final (4pm local time): Western Australia vs New South Wales

Under-14 Boys

New South Wales have secured the minor premiership after a big win over South Australia. They’ll go in as red-hot favourites, having only dropped one skin all week. The Blues have the leading run-scorer, wicket-taker, and contributor on their team.

They’ll meet Victoria Green in the double chance Major Semi Final, who jumped into second spot with two comprehensive wins today.

As mentioned above, Western Australia had an enormous, potentially record-breaking win to secure their finals spot.

Joining them in the Minor Semi Final, will be Queensland Maroon, who won their only game today to put them fourth.

Tasmania finished their round-robin with a clinical win over Queensland White, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the top four. They automatically advance to the Plate Final.

South Australia, who had a difficult end to their week, and Queensland White, who grabbed their second win of the week today, will play off in the Plate Semi Final, where the winner will face Tasmania.

ACT and Victoria Red will face off in the eighth-place play off. This game is set to be a cracker, with the previous meeting only decided by two runs.

— Results:

Queensland White 64 (2) def. Victoria Red 43 (2)

Western Australia 196 (4) def. ACT 22 (0)

New South Wales 133 (4) def. South Australia 8 (0)

Victoria Green 102 (4) def. Tasmania 22 (0)

Western Australia 130 (4) def. Victoria Red 66 (0)

Queensland Maroon 118 (4) def. South Australia 38 (0)

Victoria Green 152 (4) def. ACT 57 (0)

Tasmania 181 (4) def. Queensland White 42 (0)

Leading run-scorer: Satvik Emmanni (NSW) - 169 runs.
Leading wicket-taker: Tyson Jansz (NSW) - 18 wickets.
Leading contributor: Lucas Spragg (NSW) - +148 contribution.

Finals Series - 11 July

Major Semi Final (8am local time): New South Wales vs Victoria Green

Minor Semi Final (8am local time): Western Australia vs Queensland Maroon

Preliminary Final (2pm local time): Loser of Major Semi Final vs Winner of Minor Semi Final

Under-14 Girls

New South Wales have finished on top of the table after their eighth consecutive win. They advance to the Grand Final on Saturday.

Queensland suffered a loss to the ladder-leaders early today, but defeated Victoria this afternoon. These two sides will meet in the Preliminary Final tomorrow. In previous match-ups throughout the week, they have won one each.

Western Australia defeated South Australia in a preview of the fourth-place play off tomorrow. The two sides finished on two wins apiece, and 10 skins, only separated by runs differential.

— Results:

New South Wales 121 (3) def. Queensland 68 (1)

Western Australia 124 (3) def. South Australia 64 (1)

Queensland 155 (4) def. Victoria 64 (0)

Leading run-scorer: Charitha Gulla (NSW) - 164 runs.
Leading wicket-taker: Jessica Kennedy (NSW) - 16 wickets.
Leading contributor: Jessica Kennedy (NSW) - +135 contribution.

Finals Series - 11 July

Preliminary Final (2pm local time): Queensland vs Victoria

Fixtures and Schedule

Tournament Schedule*

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-18 Boys

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-18 Girls

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-16 Boys

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-16 Girls

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-14 Boys

Results, Statistics and Points Tables - Under-14 Girls

*All stated playing times are Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)

Live Streaming

Cricket Australia will be live streaming 12 finals to their YouTube channel and Facebook page across tomorrow, with matches being held at Striker Indoor Sports Centre and Seamer Indoor Sports Centre.

Remaining matches where teams are competing for placement (such as Plate finals), can still be found at Seamer Indoor Sports Centre - YouTube.

Image: Dylan Burns Photography for Cricket Australia

Graphics: Shewon Fonseka