Rayleigh 87 for 6 off 16.5 Overs
Rayleigh won by 4 wickets.
Team: Christian H (Capt), Gideon H, Sam L, Matt J, Tom P, George B, Lloyd S, Tom G, Matt C, Max J and Josh J
The first reverse league fixture of the season and a 3rd meeting in as many months with local rivals
Christian won the toss and inserted
Fairview’s total of just 84 never seemed likely to be enough although it took an excellent 3rd wicket partnership of 45 between Christian (30*) and Tom (15) to steady the ship after a couple of early losses and we then contrived to lose 4 wickets for the addition of just 3 runs including a hat trick! Luckily Christian’s calm head and a quite superb effort by our other U11 Max (7*) saw us over the line comfortably enough in the end.
We need to build momentum ahead of our remaining league matches and make every effort to have an unbeaten second half of the season.