Cricket Australia has announced the Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the National Under-19 Men’s Championship 2025 in Perth.
Team of the Tournament revealed as South Australia secures National U19 Men’s title
South Australia claimed its first title since 2012 defeating Victoria Metro in the final.
The eight-day tournament showcased the best emerging talent from across the country, with performances providing valuable insight for future pathway selections.
The Team of the Tournament is selected based on performance statistics, and finalised by a panel comprising statistical data, the Event Director, and Cricket Australia analysts.
Team of the Tournament:
Nitesh Samuel (NSW Metro) – 364 runs @ 91
Adam Solomons (WA) – 330 runs @ 66
Shaun Smith (NSW Country) – 299 runs @ 49.8
Archie Flynn (Vic Metro) – 271 runs @ 54.2
Hayden Barbulovic (SA) – 247 runs @ 49.4
Alex Lee Young (NSW Metro, WK) – 197 runs @ 32.8 & 15 dismissals
Jack Appleton (SA, All-rounder) – 175 runs @ 43.8 & 10 wickets @ 15.6
Charles Lachmund (QLD) – 13 wickets @ 12.6
Jacques Van Niekerk (WA) – 13 wickets @ 7.5
Jay Temme (SA) – 12 wickets @ 12.3
Lachlan Ranaldo (SA) – 11 wickets @ 13.8
Naden Cooray (NSW Metro) – 11 wickets @ 17.8
Tournament Highlights:
Champions: South Australia – first win since 2012
Runners-up: Victoria Metro – back-to-back runners-up (2024 & 2025)
Player of the final: Jarrah Reidy (SA) – 6/28 from 8.1 overs
Brian Taber medal (Player of the Tournament): Nitesh Samuel (NSW Metro) – 18 votes
Leading run scorer: Nitesh Samuel (NSW Metro) – 364 runs @ 91
Leading wicket taker: Jacques Van Niekerk (WA) – 13 wickets @ 7.6
Spirit of Cricket Award: ACT – 43 points
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Sonya Thompson, Cricket Australia Head of National Development, said:
“It’s been fantastic to see so many strong performances throughout the tournament. The Team of the Tournament shows the outstanding talent we’ve had on display over the past eight days in Perth.
“The National Under-19 Championships are an important part of our high-performance pathway which provide young players the chance to challenge themselves in a competitive setting and take the next step towards elite cricket.
“Congratulations to South Australia on a well-deserved title and to all the individual award winners. The talent we’ve seen this week highlights the strength of our pathway and the exciting future of Australian cricket.”