Young guns stand out in the J.G Craig Shield

From centuries and bag of wickets, there were plenty of good performances and performers at the Sub-District cricket Under 15 tournament. Here are a few names to track.

Ethan Loy-Abrahams impressed for his side.

The J.G Craig Shield has been run and won for the 2023-24 season.

Croydon claimed a thrilling final against Brighton to take out the competition on Sunday.

With all play now completed, we’ve taken a look at the leading performers from the tournament.

Here are the name of the young guns you need to remember.

Henry Allsop, Noble Park

Played a key role for his side throughout the tournament after finishing with 197 runs at 39.4. Also capable of rolling the warm over.

Tanay Bhatkhande, Balwyn

A positive performer throughout the tournament, scoring two half-centuries on his way to 132 runs. Also claimed six wickets in a show of his all-round abilities.

Lucas Clausen, Croydon

One of the leading wicketkeepers in the tournament as his side tasted the ultimate success. Finished with nine catches, three stumpings and completed five run outs.

The future stars of Victorian cricket were on show.

Dhanush Dahiya, Ivanhoe

The youngster proved he was able to turn a game with bat or ball throughout the tournament. He scored 149 runs and took seven wickets for the northern suburbs club.

Ashley Fernando, Coburg

A standout tournament as one of two bowlers to take 15 wickets, doing so at an incredible average of 5.07. Was also capable with the bat hitting 101 runs at 25.25.

Noah Harb, Spotswood

Enjoyed a fine tournament all around for the western club. Harb scored 141 runs and took nine wickets for the tournament.

Kilmartin enjoyed an impressive tournament.

Whitiora Kilmartin, Melton

Was a strong contributor with the ball taking a tournament high 15 wickets at just 5.13. Also had a safe pair of hands in the field with three catches.

Ethan Loy-Abrahams, Bayswater

A regular contributor with the bat for his side, scoring 186 at 37.2 while also proving to be more than handy with the ball taking four wickets.

Nicanor Martel, Brunswick

The second highest leading run scorer with 283 runs at 40.43 including a high score of 105. Also claimed three catches as a wicketkeeper.

James Matthews, Box Hill

A strong performer with the bat after scoring 237 runs at an average of 59.25.

Will McKean, Brighton

Enjoyed an impressive tournament with the bat scoring 239 runs at an average of 29.88 highlighted by a high score of 68. Also chipped in with three wickets.

Jock McKenzie, Brighton

Finished as the competition’s leading run scorer, including finals, after hitting 318 runs at an average of 45.43. His tournament included a high score of 110 and two more half-centuries.

Mick McMahon, Yarraville

A safe pair of hands behind the stumps for the Eagles with nine catches and four stumpings throughout the tournament.

Xavier Noonan, Croydon

The leading bowler for the premiership winners. Noonan finished with 13 wickets at 9.54.

Sam O’Brien, Kew

A dominant force for Kew throughout the tournament with 12 wickets at just 4.58.

Tom Scott, Ormond

What an impressive month from this young star. Scott was one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen in the tournament. He finished with 10 run-outs, four catches and three stumpings to go along with his 142 runs at 35.5.

Yuvraj Sharma, Croydon

The left-hander played a key role in his side’s comeback win in the decider to cap off a brilliant competition. He eventually finished with 196 runs at 49 but also dominated with the ball taking eight wickets.

Tanish Singh, Moorabbin

One of the leading all-rounders throughout the competition. Singh scored 222 runs at 74 and took five wickets.

Jujhar Tamber, Melton

Enjoyed arguably the best all-round tournament of any player. Tamber hit 195 runs at 32.5 but also took 14 wickets at just 5.64.

Jonty Yates, Brunswick

Dominant with the ball throughout the tournament finishing with 13 scalps at 6.85.