Fighting effort from youngster Devon Melzak in the 3s loss. 3/35 & a PB of 33 digging in at #10. Brother of 1st XI ©️ Bailey & son of Team of the Century member, Jamie, an outstanding bowler in the 90s (222 wickets 🏅🏅 Ray Saffer). Great to see the next gen making their mark 💙

The 2nd XI's clash with Powerhouse went right down to the last ball. A tough loss, but a valiant effort, especially from stylish veteran Mike Gersun & youngster Nadav Lowinger, who combined for a brilliant 108-run partnership for the 5th wicket 👏

Fine knock from dasher Charlie Gross (grandson of club legend Joey Silver), in the 1st XI's crucial away win. 'Chuck' came to the crease at 4/73 & walked off unbeaten on 52 (3x4s, 2x6s) 👏 MA 6/192 def Carnegie CC 109 (Gilad Lowinger 3/21)

A tough season to date for the 3rd XI (C Sunday), but a positive win on Sunday against a finals bound team. MA 5/85 (J. Hoppe 29*) def flemingtoncolts cc 84 (B. Kupshik 3/13, N Goldberg 2/14, D. Melzak 2/17)

Star all-rounder Benji Jones led the 1st XI to a vital win, keeping the reigning premiers firmly in the finals hunt 💙 Kingston United 145 (B. Melzak 4/27, B. Jones 2/24) def by MA 5/147 (B. Jones 71* off 136 balls, 94-run stand with Charlie Gross 35) 📸 Redstone Photography

Bounce back win for the Second XI led by opener Raf Epstein's brilliant unbeaten knock of 96 (124 balls, 9x4s) 👏 deserved a 💯❗️ MA 5/209 def Malvern 196 (S. Rosenbaum 2/19, N. Paltiel 2/37 + 3 catches)

Back to back wins for the 2nd XI! Great to see a host of the club's future stars leading the way 💫 MA 175 (L. Meyerowitz 46, E. Sellyn 41) def Power House 114 (N. Lowinger 4/10, N. Goldberg 2/18)

Not the result the 3rd XI were after but some positive performances from: Justin Gross - Maiden senior half century (51* off 86, 4x4s, 1x6 + 2 catches) Devon Melzak - Now the MCA C Sunday leading wicket-taker (22 @ 15) with 1 round to play. MA 8/135 def by MS 5/209

A thrilling penultimate over chase by the 2nd XI secured their third win on the trot. Now, on the verge of an unlikely finals berth! 💙 MA 6/193 (G. Meyerowitz 41, A. Fell 39) def Carnegie CC 9/191 (E. Barr 3/24, N. Goldberg 3/43) It all comes down to the final H&A round!

Finals Cricket 🏏 2nd XI (MCA B South/East) Semi Final: Monash University CC vs Maccabi AJAX @ Lord Reserve Dev Team (MCA C South) Semi Final: Thornbury TS vs Maccabi AJAX @ Corben Oval Good luck, lads! 💙

About last week... This guy (Ari Fell) opened the batting as the 2s were set 161 for a spot in the GF, and walked off 94* (106 balls, 14x4s), a match-winning knock full of class and maturity! A clinical win against Monash University CC, the top ranked team ✅️ Bring on Sunday 🏆🏏

Today's the day. Our 2nd XI Grand Final team to do battle with Clayton District. Get down & support the club! 🏆🏏

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