Double gold for South Africa

South African junior captain Ryan Kulber receives the trophy © Israel Cricket

With ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed amongst the spectators in Ashdod, Adam Bacher blasted 106 as South Africa amassed 351 in the final of the Maccabi cricket tournament, which proved far too many runs for Australia, who could muster just 138 in reply.

The South Africans also took gold in the junior tournament, going undefeated after a narrow win over Great Britain on the final day of competition. Great Britain defeated Israel by 66-runs to win bronze in the senior competition, but the home nation can be very proud of their junior side, who although outclassed against the South Africans, defeated Great Britain and Australia to take the silver.

Australian captain Jonathan Weinstock was nominated man of the tournament for his batting and wicket keeping performances. Daniel Harrisberg took the award in the junior competition. The South African spinner was outstanding throughout the Maccabiah, finishing with 17 wickets.