Parramatta and Manly Warringah to contest AW Green Shield final

The AW Green Shield is one of the state's premier junior competitions and showcases the talents of more than 300 aspiring U16 cricketers from 20 NSW Premier Cricket clubs, competing fiercely over six weeks for the coveted shield.

Manly Warringah Waratahs

• This is an opportunity for the host side to dust off the history books, having last won the Shield in 1991/92.
• Second-drop batter, Myles Kapoor, leads the team in runs with 336 at an astounding average of 84.00, including four half-centuries from eight innings. Kapoor sits in third for runs scored in the 23-24 edition of the competition.
• Julian Osbourne has collected the most wickets for any bowler in the competition with 20. Six more than his nearest rival. Osbourne’s tally includes at least one wicket in each fixture and best bowling figures of 5-16.
• Manly overcame Parramatta by four wickets in their round 6 clash.

Parramatta Two Blues

• The defending champions stride into the decider off the back of a three-wicket win over a previously undefeated Northern District squad.
• Captain, Blake Noorbergen, has blitzed the competition with willow in hand, striking 404 runs at an average of 101 with a top score of 145. The Green Shield’s next nearest runs scorer is teammate, Athan Maraziotis, who has 345 runs at 49.29.
• Connor Culnane has claimed 11 wickets for the Two Blues, and will be looking to claim a few more as he did in last year’s final.

This epic decider will be live-streamed through the Cricket NSW YouTube channel. Click HERE to watch.

Access live scores from the match: HERE

The umpires for the AW Green Shield final will be Alan Monaghan and Rodney Porter.

Cricket NSW extends its best wishes to both teams as they gear up for what promises to be a thrilling final between two exceptionally skilled sides.

What: AW Green Shield Grand Final
Who: Manly Warringah v Parramatta
When: Sunday, January 28, 2024. First ball from 10.00am
Where: Manly Oval, Manly