The 1st XI entertained Rettendon 1st XI, who batting first were bowled out for 123, Ian Bryant taking 4-24. In reply at 49-5, it looked as though Rayleigh might lose a low scoring game but Jon Cook (63*) came to the rescue to see the home side home by 5 wickets.
The 2nd XI travelled to Sandon Sports 1st XI and batting first scored 252-9, Neil Henson (70), Chris Frost (65) and Martin Sanderson (50) leading the scoring. They then skittled Sandon out for 49, Shree taking 5-13 and Mike Law 5-21.
The 3rd XI were away to Herongate 2nd XI, who scored 194 in their innings, Adam Dudmish (3-25 and Adam Keeley 3-32) being the pick of the bowlers. Rayleigh were all out for 175 in reply, only Darren Smith (71) mastering the bowling.
The 4th XI were at home to Terling 2nd XI, who batted first and scored 176-6 in their innings, Aaron Acraman taking 3-41. Rayleigh were all out for 142 in reply, Brad Walker (45) and Simon Harwood (36) top scoring.
The 5th XI played Hullbridge 2nd XI at Purleigh and batting first and scored 226 all out, Daryl Ox (62), Nick Buckley (60) and Tony Catling (37) being the main contributors. In reply Hullbridge were bowled out for 25, Luke Sullivan taking 2-6, David James 2-9, Andy James 2-7 & Neville Dunn 2-0.
Wenlock Arms were the visitors to the 6th (Dragons) XI at Gloucester Park on a wicket of varying bounce. Batting first against a hostile attack Rayleigh were 31-3 after 10 overs but Chris Slough (38*) and Luke Keeley (23*) batted patiently to see the home side to a total of 142-4 including 55 extras in their allotted 40 overs! The visitors also started slowly against some tight bowling by Tom Godfrey amd Josh Jones (both 1-20 of 8 overs). Marlon Hayes (41) looked a potential match winner until bowled by a ball from Josh which kept very low and an excellent spell of bowling from Conor Slough (5-25) left Wenlock 25 runs short.
On Friday evening the Women & Girls XI travelled to Woodham Mortimer and were well beaten.
All Sunday games were washed out.
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