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Brisbane Juniors 2026: 96 Games, Six Champions and Three Huge Days of Cricket
The 2026 Century Champions League Brisbane Juniors has wrapped up after three massive days of cricket, bringing together some of Queensland’s emerging young talent for one of the biggest events on the CCL junior calendar.
From Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September, players across six age groups - U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 - represented six CCL franchises in a fast-paced tournament built around competition, development and opportunity. The tournament was staged across Marchant Park, Wynnum Manly DCC and Northern Suburbs DCC.
Across the three days, an incredible 96 games of cricket were played, with 16 matches in each age group as the Dingoes, Magic, Marlins, Wolves, Rays and Rockets battled their way through the competition.
From the opening games on Monday morning to Wednesday’s Grand Finals, the tournament produced big scores, brilliant bowling performances, close finishes and plenty of emerging talent.
Brisbane juniors. Six Age Groups. Six Champions.
After three days of competition, six teams walked away as Brisbane Juniors Champions.
U12 – Marlins
The Marlins claimed the first championship of the day, bowling their opponents out for 55 before chasing the target with six wickets in hand to finish 56/4.
U13 – Rockets
The Rockets were crowned U13 Champions after posting 118/8 and defending their total to secure a 20-run Grand Final victory.
U14 – Wolves
The Wolves took out the U14 title in a tight contest, successfully chasing 66 to finish 69/5 and claim a five-wicket victory.
U15 – Magic
Magic delivered an impressive Grand Final performance, putting 168/5 on the board before restricting the Dingoes to 114 to secure the championship by 54 runs.
U16 – Marlins
The Marlins made it two titles for the tournament with a dominant performance in the U16 Grand Final. After dismissing the Dingoes for 85, the Marlins raced to 86/1 to win by nine wickets.
U18 – Magic
Magic also completed a championship double, posting 161/4 before restricting the Dingoes to 142 to win the U18 title by 19 runs.
The final results saw the Marlins and Magic each take home two Brisbane Juniors championships, while the Rockets and Wolves claimed one apiece.
Standout Performances Across Brisbane
While the trophies went to the champions, the individual performances across the three days showed just how much talent was on display.
With 96 matches played, plenty of players put together impressive tournaments with bat and ball.
In the U12 competition, Marlins batter Eli Obst topped the run scoring with 129 runs, narrowly ahead of Rockets pair Aaron Arora (127) and Hugo Collett (123). With the ball, Ari Jenkinson led the competition with 11 wickets, alongside Josh Dias and Wyatt Ferguson who also finished with 11.
The U13 competition produced some of the tournament's biggest batting numbers. Rockets' Mohnish Haricharan piled on 190 runs, edging Magic's Camden Barbosa on 184, while fellow Rocket Zane Eastwood finished with 142. Flynn Enriquez led the U13 wicket takers with 11 wickets.
At U14 level, Rays batter Pratyaksh Keer finished on top with 158 runs, followed by Marlins pair Dhaanraajveer Lamba with 145 and Mohnish Viyyapu with 139. The bowling race was incredibly tight, with Jack Melrose, Jasper Creighton and Henry Roper all finishing with nine wickets.
In the U15s, Marlins' Ryer Ottaway led the batting with 165 runs, only five ahead of Magic's Edward Hammerton on 160, while Harry Bridle finished with 158. Rockets' Cooper Armstrong and Dingoes' Max Hillier shared the leading wicket tally with 11 each.
The U16 division saw Josiah Pearce of Magic lead the batting with 142 runs, ahead of Marlins' Lawson Pohle with 124. With the ball, Dingoes' Iskcon Gyawali finished as the leading wicket taker with 11, just ahead of a group of players on 10.
And in the U18 competition, Jackson McDonald produced the biggest run tally of the entire Brisbane Juniors tournament, amassing an impressive 239 runs for the Rays. Nathan Iffland followed with 168 and Leonardo McNeil with 166. Magic's Cooper Wyllie led the U18 bowling with 13 wickets, the highest wicket tally across the six divisions.
More Than the Final Score
The Brisbane Juniors wasn't just about who lifted the trophy on Wednesday afternoon.
CCL's junior tournaments are designed to give emerging cricketers the opportunity to compete within a franchise environment, test themselves against strong opposition and continue developing their game.
Over three days, players had the opportunity to represent a franchise, play multiple games under tournament conditions and perform alongside and against talented cricketers from across the region.
For some, it resulted in a championship medal. For others, it was a breakout innings, a match-winning spell, a Player of the Match performance or simply the experience of being part of a major tournament.
And with so many impressive performances across all six divisions, the Brisbane Juniors Most Valuable Players will provide one final opportunity to recognise the players who delivered outstanding tournaments across the three days.
That's a Wrap, Brisbane
Three days. Six age groups. Six franchises. 96 games. Six champions.
Brisbane Juniors 2026 delivered three huge days of cricket and another showcase of the talent coming through the junior game.
Congratulations to the Marlins, Rockets, Wolves and Magic on their championship victories, as well as every player who represented their franchise throughout the tournament.
A huge thank you also goes to the coaches, team managers, umpires, scorers, officials, volunteers, sponsors, parents and supporters who helped make 96 games of cricket possible across three days.
And the CCL junior season isn't finished yet.
Junior player nominations are currently open for Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, with U12, U14, U16 and U18 competitions coming this December.
Brisbane, that's a wrap. Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide — you're next. 🏏
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