A disappointing weekend for the six Saturday League sides with only one game finishing.  On Sunday the Under 13A team played Colchester in the semi-final of the Bradford Cup but lost by 67 runs to end a really successful run in the competition.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 1. The 1st XI entertained Brookweald 1st XI, and batting first were 126-4 when rain ended play, Ben Francis (40) and Will Nolde top scoring.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2. The 2nd XI visited top of the table Rainham 1st XI and scored 187-9 in their 45 overs, Matt Lennox scoring 77 and Sree 28. An upset looked possible with the home side at 38-2 before the weather intervened, Sree taking2-22.Â
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI hosted Galleywood 1st XI who batted first and scored 193-7 in their 45 overs, Kalpesh Patel taking 3-16. Heavy rain prevented any further play.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8. The 4th XI visited Wickham 1st XI and batting first scored 183 all out, Richard Verrinder (62) and Tony Catling (27*) leading the scoring.  After a rain break at 16 overs the home side passed this score for the loss of 6 wickets, Tony Catling taking 3-50. Â
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. Â The 5th XI went to Havering Atte Bower 3rd XI. Tom Peppiatt (37) and Steve Gosling (35) putting on 97 for the first wicket but then the innings subsided to a total of 137 all out. At 82-2 Havering looked to be in a winning position but Rayleigh were saved by the rain.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 12. The 6th XI entertained Galleywood 3rd XI who batted first and scored 192 all out – Gary Bush taking 3-36 and Jamie Coleman 3-37. In reply the 6th XI were 45-0 when the match was washed out. Â
Friendly 30 over game. The 7th XI entertained Leigh on Sea 4th XI who batted first and scored 158-3. Rayleigh were 35-1 in reply when rain stopped play.
The Women & Girls XI travelled to Old Chelmsfordians and batting first scored 93-8. OCs were bowled out for 83 to take Rayleigh back to the top of the table.Â
County Semi-final of the Bradford Cup (20 overs). Colchester 154-4. Rayleigh U13A 87 all out, Adam Sullivan 26 and Jess Walker 22.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East Group. Leigh on Sea U15 251-2. Rayleigh U15A 113-8, Jess Walker 32, Elliot Ward 25*, William Wheeler 20Â Â Lost by 102 runs.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15B East Group. Rayleigh U15B 71-10. Hadleigh U15B 72-3. Lost by 7 wkts. Â
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 13B East Group. Rayleigh Fairview U13 101-3. Rayleigh U15B 38-10.  Lost by 63 runs.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 11 East League. Rayleigh 238-9 net 193. Â Hadleigh U11A 289-3 net 274. Â Â Â Â Lost by 81 runs.
The Club hosted an Under 9 Kwik Cricket Festival for teams from Basildon, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Leigh, Orsett, Rayleigh and Southend. Each side played three games of 8 overs a side. More than 70 young players entertained a large crowd of spectators on a beautiful sunny evening and all seemed to enjoy themselves.  Thanks to Waitrose, who sponsored the food and drink for the players at the event.
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