Under 17s: Team of the Tournament

Angus Lovell (C) - Queensland

Batsman

403 runs at 67.17, two 100s, two 50

The definition of consistency so far at the Under 17 National Championships. The right-handed Lovell has yet to be dismissed for less than 30, crashing two centuries and two half centuries - and 10 maximums along the way - to be the tournament’s leading run-scorer heading into the semi-finals.

Emile van der Merwe (wk) - Western Australia

Batsman-wicketkeeper

282 runs at 56.40, three 50s

Six catches, one stumping

The WA product has had an outstanding tournament, scoring three half centuries from six innings - averaging just over 56 at a strike rate just shy of 100. van der Merwe also claimed six catches with the gloves on, plus a stumping.

Jason Sangha (VC) - ACT/NSW Country

Allrounder

254 runs at 50.80, one 100, one 50

Eight wickets at 13.38

NSW Blues and Sydney Thunder rookie Sangha - ACT/NSW Country’s skipper - hit his straps in the quarter finals, smashing 114 against South Australia. Capable of taking the game away from teams in a matter of overs, Sangha is a match-winner with the bat and a handy contributor with his leg-spin bowling.

Patrick Rowe - Victoria Country

Batsman

316 runs at 52.67, four 50s

The second-leading run-scorer at the tournament, Rowe has controlled the middle order for Victoria Country, passing 40 on five occasions and passing 50 on four. Strong off the back foot and knows how to find the gaps in the field.

Mackenzie Harvey - CA XI

Batsman

257 runs at 64.25, one 100, one 50

A classy left-handed batsman, CA XI skipper Harvey has produced a century and half-century, averaging 64.25 with the bat. Sound off both the front and back foot, the Victorian product has shown he can rotate the strike with ease and find the boundary when required - with a strike rate of 97 to his name this series.

Austin Waugh - NSW Metro

Batsman

238 runs at 59.50, one 50

Waugh has been NSW Metro’s leading run-scorer at the tournament, with the right-hander averaging just under 50 in the middle order. Has yet to be dismissed for less than 24, passing 50 in Round 3 against WA. Powerful through the off-side and takes the game on.

Will Sutherland - Victoria Metro

Allrounder

200 runs at 66.67, two 50s

Five wickets at 15.2

Victoria Metro skipper Sutherland has played an important role with bat and ball for his side. With the bat, he’s scored two important half centuries, and two important scores in the 30s, averaging just under 67. The right-arm seamer has been economical with the ball, going at less than three runs per over while collecting five wickets.

Ryan McElduff - NSW Metro

Off-spinner

10 wickets at 9.10, one 5-for

Not afraid to throw the ball up, New South Wales Metro off-spinner McElduff has reaped the rewards, picking up 10 wickets. Five of those came against fellow semi-finalist Western Australia. McElduff has pushed through his overs quickly in the middle and has conceded only three runs per over.

Matthew Willans - Queensland

Fast bowler

Nine wickets at 7.44

Queensland is undefeated for many reasons going into the semi-finals - and fast bowler Matthew Willans is one of them. The left-arm quick is still only 15 years old, but has enjoyed a fantastic carnival so far. He has nine wickets at an average of just 7.4, conceding only 2.6 runs per over.

Lloyd Pope - South Australia

Leg-spinner

12 wickets at 19.08, one 5-for

Leg-spinner Pope leads all comers for wickets at the Championships, taking 12 in his six matches. With good control and variation, the South Australian red-head has picked up multiple wickets on four occasions, including a five-wicket haul to bring his side back into the match against Victoria Metro in Round 3.

Zak Evans - Victoria Metro

Fast bowler

Eight wickets at 17.38

One of the tournament’s quickest bowlers, Victoria Metro paceman Evans  has backed up his performance after impressing for the CA XI last season. The right-arm quick has taken eight wickets at 17.38, impressing with some unplayable deliveries in a haul of 4-35 against South Australia in Round 3.