Thrilling matches sets up 2 pulsating semi finals

Cup

The final round of league matches in the Cup League produced some magnificent games, with each game being decided in the last over of the match.

Telalivit played some excellent cricket to win both their weekend matches and overcome inHasharon by 28 runs and Lions Modi'in by 4 runs to finish in top spot and set up a semi final clash with inHasharon who surprised most by defeating Lions Modi'in by 29 runs.

Lions Modi'in, who boast 3 current Israeli players, David Massil, Shai Bangera and Eshkol Solomon came unstuck against a determined Telalivit team that set out to avenge the loss that Lions Modi'in handed to them earlier in the season. Telalivit were struggling on 35 before the last pair of Herschel Gutman and Gras Jack put on 32 to elevate the total to 67.

Lions Modi'in showed why they are title contenders and took the game to the very last over, needing 12 but managing only 8. It was a disappointing end to the league campaign for Lions Modi'in - who finished in 3rd place behind the dangerous Sri Lanka, who they will meet in the 2nd semi final on Saturday evening.

InHasharon produced the shock of the league as they comprehensively beat Lions Modi'in to give their spirits a boost before the weekends semi final with inform Telalivit. Simon Minitzer, Telalivit's reliable opening batsmen said after the victories, "The league has been magic. We've muscled our way to the top of the league against some very good opposition. We can see the finish line and we desperately want to get to the final so we can win it. The team ethic running through the Telalivit team gives us an edge. It will be exciting whatever the results."

Plate

In the Plate league, the much anticipated derby between the KAT Israemploy Warriors and the Kat Israemploy Tigers was won by the Tigers by 23 runs. A fine allround performance from Kat star Ron Sher and a brace of wickets by young Eli Shaw were the highlights.

Runaway leaders Pearl Wanderers Cricket Club play 2nd placed Pommeranz Juice Good Old Boys in what could be a dress rehearsal for the final. PWCC captain and Israeli international cricket player, Daniel Hyman said 'this is a crunch match for both teams, I hope that the PWCC team put in the same outstanding performances they have done in the past to keep our unbeaten record in tact'

Cup Semi Final matches, Telalivit vs inHasharon.co.il and Sri Lanka Jerusalem vs Lions Modi'in/