First XI skipper Dave Gelbart shows his bowling style. Photo: AJN file

SIMON MORAWETZ

FIRST XI captain Dave Gelbart brought Port Melbourne to its knees with a stunning five-wicket haul on the first day of the match.

Gelbart’s was one of several excellent performances that has Maccabi AJAX in a strong position in the match, which resumes on Saturday November 7.

Port Melbourne was all out for a modest 119 with Maccabi AJAX at 1-45 at the end of the day.

Gelbart won the toss for his side’s home clash against Port Melbourne and sent the visitors in.

It proved a smart move early on, with a spate of top-order wickets leaving the batting side at 5-50. Gelbart was in top form, and finished with the outstanding figures of 5-42.

He had important assistance from Hayden Lipsitz (2-13 from eight overs) and Brad Majtlis, who took two fantastic close-in catches.
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