Edwards, Waugh star as NSW win U19 final

NSW Metro have claimed the 2017-18 CA Under 19 National Championships title, cruising to a 120-run victory over the Cricket Australia XI at Blundstone Arena on Friday.

Sydney Sixers rookie Jack Edwards led the way, posting a superb century before eventually being dismissed for a 125-ball 147.

A useful 44 from Baxter Holt and unbeaten cameos from Joel Foster (26no) and Nathan Barker (20no) helped NSW Metro posted 6-296 from their 50 overs.

In reply, the CA XI reached 0-51 without loss before a piece of magic from Austin Waugh - son of former Australia captain Steve - saw opener Patrick Rowe run out courtesy of a direct hit, departing for 24.

Edwards, Waugh and captain Param Uppal claimed key wickets to have CA XI in all sorts at 5-90 and despite a defiant 42 from Damien Burrage, the CA XI were bowled out for 176 in 37.3 overs.

Uppal finished with 3-26 from eight overs, while Waugh added two wickets to his outstanding run out, taking 2-37 from seven.

Teams

NSW XI: Param Uppal (c), Aiden Bariol, Ryan Hackney, Jack Edwards, George Furrer, Ryan McElduff, Baxter Holt (wk), Chad Sammut, Joel Foster, Nathan Baker, Austin Waugh, Lawrence Neil-Smith.

CA XI: Damien Burrage, Oliver Davies (c), Mackenzie Harvey, Patrick Rowe (wk), Joshua Hoffmann, Harry Manenti, Ajay Singh, Thomas Kelly, Dominic O'Shannessy, Kyle Brazell, William Fort, Todd Murphy, Matthew Willans.