At a quarter to four with the shadows lengthening across the Hadar Yosef Stadium, the sun going down with its expected predictability, the 2001 Israel cricket season finally came to an end. Under an overcast sky, with heavy rain on Saturday morning causing the outfield to be soaked, Tel Aviv and Lions Lod played out what was to be the finale of the 2001 season. Lions Lod were defending their title, looking for their 5th straight league win. Their team included no fewer than 5 current Israeli players. Tel Aviv could only boast two former captains, both enjoying the twilight of their playing careers. In addition Tel Aviv were missing their key player, Gamini, who was on vacation in Sri Lanka.