report of week ending 5th August

The 1st XI returned to winning ways batting first against Rettendon 1st XI and totalling 216 all out, Danny White (44) and Jon Cook (36) top scoring. Rettendon scored 151 all out in reply.

The 2nd XI entertained Sandon 1st XI and bowled them out for 93, Trevor Nunn taking 5-20 and Danny Frost taking 4-23. In reply the 2nd XI scored 96-2, Andy Impey (37*) leading the scoring.

The 3rd XI were at home to Herongate 2nd XI who batting first scored 132 all out, Nick Green taking 3-20 and Mark Acraman 3-24. The 3rd XI scored 134-6, Martin Sanderson top scoring with 38, to win by 4 wickets.

The 4th XI visited Terling 2nd XI who scored 177-9 in their 45 overs, James Wratten taking 4-38 and Adam Dudmish 3-54. The 4th XI batting failed as the side collapsed to 104 all out with John Wright scoring 44.

The 5th XI were due to play Hullbridge 2nd XI but for the second week running an opposition were unable to raise a side so another Saturday passed by for eleven of our cricketers without cricket on a sunny afternoon!

The 6th (Dragons) XI were at home to Chelmsford 6th XI, who batting first were bowled for 71, Conor Slough taking 3-16. A feature of the innings was that seven catches being taken including four by Chris Slough. Nick Buckley (53*) led the Dragons to an excellent seven wicket win.

The 6th (Eagles) XI travelled to Benfleet 4th XI, who batted first and totalled 187-7, Phil Hammond taking 3-27. Steven Lynch (39) and John Attfield (35*) top scored in the Eagles reply of 149-8 in their 40 overs.

On Sunday the Club ran a Charity 6 a side event on President\’s Day in aid of \’Scotty\’s Little Soldiers\’, a charity dedicated to supporting the children of men and women killed whilst serving in the British Armed Forces. Each side played 2 games in a 3 team format and then a further game against a team from the other league. A heavy downpour half way through the afternoon flooded the square and looked to have washed out the event but the sun came out and we were able to complete the competition. The final saw Andy Impey\’s side edge out the favourites captained by Matt Williams in an exciting final. Thanks to Marie Kelly for all the hard work she put into organising the sponsorship and food for yesterday\’s event. Also to the cooks and Colin for manning the bar. Also to our sponsors for donating the raffle and champagne moment prizes. Nick Gosling topped the scoring, Alex Jones the bowling and Louise Kirby the champagne player of the day.