First four Saturday teams all win on week ending 24 June

The 1st XI travelled to South Weald 1st XI and bowled the Home side out for 84, Ian Bryant taking 5 wickets for 10 runs and Mike Walsh 3-25. Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 3 wickets, Danny White (44*) top scoring.

The 2nd XI entertained Rayne 1st XI who batted first and were bowled out for 79, Danny Frost taking 4 wickets and Trevor Nunn three. Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 1 wicket.

The 3rd XI were at home to South Weald 2nd XI and batting first scored 219-8, Steve Adams (43), Anees (35), Kalpesh Patel (34) and Martin Sanderson (32) all contributing. The visitors were bowled out for 145, Nick Green (4-56) and John Stirk (3-30) being the pick of the bowlers.

The 4th XI were away at Navestock and Ardleigh Green 2nd XI, and batting first scored 230-6 in their innings, Richard Verrinder (51), Daryl Ox (42) and Nathan Healey (42) leading the scoring. In reply Navestock were bowled out for 86, James Wratten taking 5-10.

The 5th XI were away at Thurrock 3rd XI and batting first and scored 174-9, Simon Harwood scoring 38 and Tony Catling 36. Thurrock scored 177-8 to win by 2 wickets, Neville Dunn taking 3-49, Andy James 3-36 and Paul Davies 2-13.

The Women & Girls XI visited Kelvedon & Feering and batting first scored 57-7 in their 20 overs. Kelvedon passed this score for the loss of 2 wickets.

The 6th (Dragons) XI travelled to Chelmsford to play Writtle 3rd XI. Batting first Rayleigh totalled 133-6 in their 40 overs, Phil Hammond top scoring with 28. In a tight finish Writtle fell 4 runs short with tight bowling from Conor Slough (3-10), Josh Jones (2-23) and Sam Martin (2-32).

The 6th (Eagles) XI played Liberty Casuals at Hockley and batting first Rayleigh totalled 121, Phil Wolff scoring 32 not out. In reply Liberty Casuals scored 124-5 with Tom Godfrey and David Cox taking 2 wickets each.

The Midweek XI were well beaten by a Rankins team.

South Essex District Cricket Board Colts League matches.