Presidents Week:
The club held our annual President’s Week between 1st and 7th August, with something on down the club every day throughout the week.
On Monday 1st, due to the planned opposition pulling out, the club made the most of the day and held an interclub match between a Sam Harmsworth XI and Jake Ashworth XI. The latter posted 270-8 from 40 overs and the former replied with 209 all out. Steven Lynch hitting 51*, Ian Turnbull 46, Zach Skillett 41 and Sam Harmsworth 51*.
On Tuesday 2nd, Tom Peppiatt captained a Rayleigh XI against a strong Basildon and Pitsea side. Tom lost the toss (as usual) and fielded first. Basildon posted 255-6 from 40 overs with Freddy Noble, Josh Mantle, Ben Hoskins, Kat Mayfield, Jake Ashworth and James Offer taking 1 wicket each. In reply, Rayleigh made a strong start with Ian Bryant (52*), Sam Harmsworth (59*) and Tom Peppiatt (27), leading the scoring for the first three wickets. Unfortunately, a mid-innings collapse saw Rayleigh come 37 runs short of their target.
On Wednesday 3rd, the club hosted the League Mid-Week Final. The event was well attended by club members.
On Thursday 4th, RCC Ladies took on East Anglia Veterans. Freya Barnard and Kat Mayfield captained the Rayleigh team and scored 182 in 29.3 overs. A special mention to Kat Mayfield (51) and Georgia Wilson (54), who scored their first half-centuries for the club in a fantastic batting performance. In reply, EAV were able to chase down the target in 28 overs, winning by 3 wickets. Georgia Wilson and Kat Mayfield both took a wicket each.
In addition, on Thursday, President Brad Walker led a Rayleigh Veteran XI against Eastwood Veterans at Belfairs Park. Batting first, Rayleigh posted 165-10 from 31.3 overs. Mark Bailey (31), Steve Adams (39), and Ben Francis (51*) led the scoring. In reply, Eastwood chased the target down in 28 overs. Duncan Bond took three wickets.
On Friday, the annual Robert Baird memorial game took place at Rawreth Lane in a 100-ball match. RCC won the toss and batted first, posting 165-4 from 100 balls. Andy Impey (25*), Toby Turner (33*), Danny Frost (25*), Adam Dudmish (25*) and Tom Peppiatt (20*) led the scoring. Craig Baird also took three wickets. In reply, the Bairdy XI started well but could not chase down the target, eventually losing by 7 runs. Jon Cook (28*), Sam Law (25*), Darren Smith (22) and Danny White (22) led the scoring.
On Sunday, the annual Presidents Day match took place – this year between a Jonk Monk Presidents XI (captained by Brad Walker) and an RCC XI (captained by Tom Peppiatt). Tom lost the toss (for the eighth successive time in a row) and was asked to field first. The Presidents XI started well and posted 227-5 from their 35 overs. Steve Lynch (50*), Martin Sanderson (44), Steve Adams (51*), and John Hodges (22*) led the scoring. In reply, the RCC XI made a good start with Mark Bailey (22) and Rob Littler (31) holding a 58 runs partnership for the 1st wicket. Despite good batting from Jake Osborne (27), the RCC XI collapsed and were bowled out for 162 in 29 overs. Ben Francis was the pick of the bowlers, recording figures of 5-0-14-3. Special mention to Josh Francis, who batted through the innings with maturity.
I would like to personally thank all members who made the week special for the club and worked hard to ensure it was a great success. Thank you to Ian Bryant and Marie Kelly for catering for all events throughout the week. Also, a big thank you to the Walkers, Mayfields and Frosts for helping run the bar, lock up the club and ensure all games ran smoothly. Sorry if I have forgot anyone.
Adult League Results:
All adult league teams played their scheduled fixtures yesterday, and for the first time this season, five teams secured wins for the club.
Top batting performances include:
- Rob Littler – 108 from 92 balls
- Jason Ox – 67 from 58 balls
- Mark Acraman – 63 runs
- John Wright – 101 from 88 balls
- Kalpesh Patel – 53 from 63 balls
- Mike Mayfield – 55 from 40 balls
- Ray Hart – 81 from 62 balls
Top bowling performances include:
- Mihir Patel – 4 wickets for 20
- Richard Abley – 7-1-33-3
- Jason Ox – 3.3-1-18-3
- Nick Green – 9-0-20-3
- Andy James – 8-1-31-3
- Jamie Coleman – 6-1-15-3
- Chris Houghton – 7-0-15-3
- James Geddess – 7-0-20-3
1st XI
The 1st team, captained by Jason Ox, welcomed Great Baddow to Rawreth Lane in a must-win fixture. Batting first, RCC posted 317 all out. Rob Littler hit a destructive 108 from only 92 balls (including 14 fours and 3 sixes), supported by Jason Ox (67).
In reply, Great Baddow were bowled out for 217 inside 40 overs. Richard Abley (7-1-33-3) and Jason Ox (3.3-1-18-3) led the bowling attack, supported by Shaun Du Plessis (9-1-32-2) and Ian Bryant (9-1-29-2). RCC won by 100 runs.
2nd XI
The 2s travelled to Theydon Bois. Pending the uploading of the scorebook, Rayleigh batted first and scored 207 all out. Mark Acraman (63) and Chris Henderson (46) led the scoring.
Theydon were then bowled out for 155. Mihir Patel took 4 wickets, supported by Calum Mayfield (2 wickets), Cam Mantle (2 wickets) and Mark Acraman (2 wickets). RCC won by 52 runs.
3rd XI
The 3s welcomed Woodham Mortimer to the old ground. RCC won the toss and batted first, posting 246-6 from 45 overs. John Wright led the scoring, hitting a sublime 101 from 88 balls (including 13 fours and 1 six), supported by Kalpesh Patel (53).
In reply, Woodham Mortimer were not up to the challenge and were bowled out for 182 inside 40 overs. Nick Green (9-0-20-3) and Aaron Mayfield (7-0-44-2) leading the attack.
4th XI
The 4s travelled to Rankins in a must-win game. Captain Tom was finally able to win the toss and batted first on a complete dust-bowl of a pitch. RCC started well with a good partnership of 72 for the first wicket between Brad Walker (40) and James Balkwill (20). Mike Mayfield hit a superb knock of 55, supported by Tom Peppiatt (25) and Zach Skillett (21*) helped RCC reach 211-7 from their 40 overs.
In reply, Rankins lost their first four wickets for no runs, aided by superb bowling from Jamie Coleman (6-1-15-3). The only other Rankins batter to score more than 10 was dismissed by Chris Houghton, who bowled superbly and picked up three wickets (7-0-15-3). A special mention to Sam Skillett, Zach Skillett, and Josh Mantle, who all bowled fantastically well and led the bowling attack with force. RCC won by 85 runs.
5th XI
The 5th team welcomed South Woodham Ferrers to Rawreth Lane. Winning the toss and bowling first, Rayleigh skittled the opposition for 170. James Geddess taking 7-0-20-3 and Andy James 8-1-31-3.
Rayleigh chased down the total quickly and for the loss of only four wickets. Ray Hart smashed 81* from only 62 balls, supported by Kuldeep Paik (38 from 51 balls). RCC won by 6 wickets.
6th XI
The 6th team travelled to Hannakins Farm to play East Hanningfield and Great Burstead 3rd XI. Winning the toss and batting first, Rayleigh were bowled out for 84.
In response, the opposition were able to chase down the total in under 20 overs. RCC lost by 10 wickets.
What’s on?
The club is hosting our Annual Awards and Players Night on Saturday 24th September. Full details will be sent to members next week, but please save the date.
- Sunday 14th August – RCC Sunday XI vs. Willow Herbs at Mountnessing
- Monday 15th August – scheduled nets/training for all members (18:00 start)
- Thursday 18th August – scheduled nets/training for all members, please note attendance has been poor for the past few weeks (18:00 start)
- Saturday 20th August – Adult league games, the 2s, 4s and 6s are playing at home.
- Sunday 21st August – RCC Sunday XI vs. Little Baddow at the new ground
If you have anything you would like added to next weeks newsletter, please email me directly on tompeppiatt96@gmail.com or reply to this email.
Kind regards,
RCC Management Committee
