Please find below a roundup of all results from the past seven days, including individual performances and notices/reminders for members.
Adult Results:
All adult teams played their scheduled fixtures at the weekend, except for the Sunday XI.
Saturday 11th proved to be a more successful day for the club than previous weeks, with two wins and some close games.
Top batting performances include:
- Matt Walker – 92* from 60 balls (S/R 153.33)
- Steven Lynch – 75 from 81 balls (S/R 92.59)
- David Turner – 65 from 80 balls (S/R 81.25)
- John Wright – 58 from 40 balls (S/R 145.00)
- Chris Henderson – 56 from 74 balls (S/R 75.68)
Top bowling performances include:
- Nick Green – 7-0-37-3 @ avg. 12.33
- Xavier Garms – 7-1-32-3 @ avg. 10.67
- Duncan Bond – 8-1-25-3 @ avg. 8.33
- Marc Smith – 7-1-13-3 @ avg. 4.33
- Luke Gould – 4-0-16-3 @ avg. 5.33
1st XI
The 1st XI played away for the second week in a row, travelling to Great Baddow. Rayleigh lost the toss and were put into bat on a tricky wicket. Unfortunately, Rayleigh were bowled out for 96 in only 32 overs. Jason Ox (14) and Rob Campbell (14) top scored.
In reply, Great Baddow were able to chase down the total in 10 overs. Ian Bryant took the only two wickets, with figures of 3-0-21-2. RCC lost by 8 wickets.
2nd XI
The 2s welcomed Theydon Bois 1st team to Rawreth Lane. Captain Walker lost the toss and batted first. Rayleigh started strongly, with a 132-run partnership between Steven Lynch (75) and James Ellis (49). Matt Walker cemented a big total for Rayleigh, hitting 92* from only 60 balls, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes.
The opposition were set a total of 285. Theydon Bois were able to create partnerships throughout the innings, but tight bowling from Nick Green (7-0-37-3), Mihir Patel (9-1-32-2) and Cameron Mantle (8-0-46-2) ensured a win for Rayleigh, with Theydon finishing on 210 all out. RCC won by 75 runs.
3rd XI
The 3s travelled to Woodham Mortimer. Captain Gosling won the toss and batted first. Rayleigh started well, with a nice partnership between debutant Chris Henderson (56) and Simon Garms (32). John Wright hit a quick fire 58 from only 40 balls (including 9 fours and 2 sixes), supported by James Isherwood (27) who hit three sixes. RCC finished on 238-9 from their 45 overs.
In reply, Woodham made a good start with a couple of long-standing partnerships. Good bowling from Xavier Garms (7-1-32-3), Sam Levett (9-0-54-2) and Chris Henderson (8-1-52-2) restricted Woodham’s scoring and broke up partnerships. Unfortunately, despite a great effort from all Rayleigh players, Woodham Mortimer were able to pick off the final runs required in the 43rd over. RCC lost by 1 wicket.
4th XI
The 4s welcomed Rankins 2nd XI to the old ground at Rawreth Lane. Captain Peppiatt won the toss and decided to bat on good-looking wicket. Rayleigh started well but were slow to get going. An 80-run partnership between Brad Walker (36) and Steve Adams (42) helped increase the run rate into the 30th over. Despite these valuable contributions, wickets fell quickly with Rayleigh losing 4 wickets for 0 runs. Rayleigh finished on 140 all out from 38 overs.
Rankins started well and quickly, helping them to a 9-wicket victory in the 29th over. Zach Skillett picked up the only wicket of the innings (5-0-22-1), but all Rayleigh bowlers made good contributions against a batting attack that proved too much for the 4th team. RCC lost by 9 wickets.
5th XI
The 4s travelled to Burnham Sports Ground to play South Woodham Ferrers, in the battle of the bottom of the league. SWF won the toss and put Rayleigh in to bat. Valuable batting performances from Dave Turner (65), Kuldeep Paik (36) and Marc Smith (31) helped Rayleigh to a good total of 190-9 from 40 overs.
The oppositions innings never really got going, despite a handful of late order partnerships. Economical bowling from Marc Smith (7-1-13-3) and Duncan Bond (8-1-25-3) helped the 5th team to victory by 66 runs.
6th XI
The 6s welcomed East Hanningfield and Great Burstead 3s to Rawreth Lane. Captain Paul Cox won the toss and elected to field first.
Rayleigh took some quick wickets that restricted EHGB in the first 20 overs. A good 6th wicket partnership helped EHGB 207-6 from 40 overs. Charlie Jowers took two wickets (7-1-19-2), supported by Hassan Ahmad, Matthew Setters, Robin Peppiatt, and Steve Rothon who all took one wicket each.
In response, Rayleigh lost quick wickets which put them behind initially. Thanks to some good batting from Charlie Jowers (34) and Hassan Ahmad (30), Rayleigh were able to reach a respectable 146 all out in 36 overs. RCC lost by 61 runs.
7th XI
The 7s played a friendly fixture against Basildon and Pitsea 5th team. Rayleigh batted first and posted 75-9 from 40 overs. Yousuf Khan top scored with 14 and Brian Dawbarn (5*) recorded yet another not out for the club, batting through 10 overs with Owen Akers (5*).
Basildon and Pitsea were able to chase down the total in 18 overs, for the loss of 3 wickets. Luke Gould recorded best bowling figures (4-0-16-3). RCC lost by 7 wickets.
Colt Results:
Under 15s:
Cup Game:
The U15 Eagles played in the quarter final of the T20 East Cup on Thursday, welcoming Benfleet CC to Rawreth Lane. The opposition won the toss and asked Rayleigh to bat first.
Contributions from Henry Murrell (36*), James Offer (22), Jake Ashworth (23), Ben Hoskins (31*) and Sam Keene (26*) helped Rayleigh post a great total of 182-5 from 20 overs.
Tight bowling from Rayleigh restricted Benfleet to just 80-2 from 20 overs. Joshua Mantle (2-0-4-1) and Sam Keene (2-0-3-1) were the pick of the bowlers. RCC won by 102 runs.
League Game:
The U15 Eagles played Benfleet again, but this time in a league match. Benfleet fielded first, with Rayleigh posting another impressive total of 173-6 from 20 overs. Great knocks from Skipper Jake Ashworth (36*), James Offer (35*) and Josh Mantle (24).
In reply, Rayleigh bowled out the opposition in 19 overs. Zach Skillett (2-0-2-2), Ryan Hart (2-0-5-3) and Sam Keene (2-1-5-3) were the pick of the bowlers. RCC won by 103 runs.
Ladies:
The Women’s team hosted Maldon on Friday. Batting first, Rayleigh were able to post a commanding score of 158-1 from their 20 overs. Louise Harmsworth (25*), Rebecca Walker (26*), Sophie Lennox (28*), Georgia Wilson (27*) were the pick of the batters.
In reply, Rayleigh were able to restrict Maldon to 115-1 from their 20 overs. Louise Harmsworth took the only wicket, returning figures of 2-0-9-1. RCC won by 43 runs.
What’s on?
- Friday 17th June – Rayleigh Ladies Team travel to High Roding. The game starts at 18:00.
- Saturday 18th June – 1st, 3rd and 5th teams play at home, whilst the 2nd, 4th and 6th teams play away.
- Sunday 19th June – U13 Eagles play Leigh-on-Sea; U11 Eagles face Stanford-le-Hope; and the Sunday Team play Horndon at home.
Key Notices:
- Nets Booking – the club will publish a ‘nets policy’, which all members will be required to read and follow when using the new nets at Rawreth Lane. A booking platform will be used to allow members to book access to the nets during the week, outside of normal times. More to follow.
- Selection – the club captains are working tirelessly to ensure members are selected at an appropriate standard that is commensurate with player ability. However, we do need to ask for flexibility from members regarding selection going forward. If you are picked to play for a team, we ask that you endeavour to play where selected. If you have any questions/worries/problems with this, please speak to your captain or a committee member to discuss.
- Membership Forms – For those of you that have not submitted a 2022 membership form please can you update Richard Verrinder if there any changes to your contact details. You can contact Richard on membershipsecretary@rayleighcricketclub.org.uk
- BBQ – the next club BBQ will be held on Saturday 25th June. Members are encouraged to attend.
