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. A huge well done goes to Matthew Setters who scored his first adult half century for the 7th team!
Top batting performances include:
- Ian Turnbull – 85* from 39 balls
- Steven Lynch – 82 from 135 balls
- Jake Ashworth – 60 from 67 balls
- Neil Noble – 52 from 58 balls
- Matthew Setters – 67 from 92 balls
- Steve Gosling – 47 from 65 balls
- Brad Walker – 40 from 62 balls
Top bowling performances include:
- Ian Turnbull – 6-23
1st XI
The 1st team welcomed Stock CC to Rawreth Lane. Stock won the toss and elected to bat. Ian Turnbull (6-23) destroyed the oppositions batting order, supported by Mihir Patel (2-13) and Ian Bryant (26-2). Stock posted 81 and were bowled out in the 22 over.
Rayleigh were able to chase down the total set by Stock in 15 overs. RCC won by 9 wickets.
2nd XI
The 2s travelled to Lawford Lane to play Old Chelmsfordians in division three. Captain Walker won the toss and batted first. Steven Lynch (82) was only one of two batters to reach double figures and Rayleigh were bowled out for 148.
Old Chelmsfordians were able to chase down the total in under 30 overs. Jake Ashworth taking the only two wickets. RCC lost by 8 wickets.
3rd XI
Skipper Gosling and his 3rd team made the trip to Salcoats Park to play South Woodham Ferrers in the seventh division. The opposition won the toss and asked Rayleigh to field first.
On a hard wicket, South Woodham were able to make some quick runs for their opening three wickets. Despite this, a good bowling effort restricted the opposition. Chris Houghton (2-32) was the pick of the bowlers.
In response, Rayleigh started well with Steve Gosling (47), Brad Walker (40), Henry Murrell (35) and Kalpesh Patel (22) all making valuable contributions to the total. Rayleigh unfortunately ran out of overs and finished on 195-7. RCC lost by 28 runs.
4th XI
The 4th XI welcomed St Andrews to the old ground, who the toss and elected to bat first on a hard and dry wicket. Rayleigh put in an admirable bowling display. All Rayleigh bowlers made valuable contributions, including Sam Keen (1-15) and Sam Skillett (1-26) who both bowled excellent line and length, restricting the oppositions batting attack. Sangeet Prasad (2-36) also Alex Coleman (1-34) also bowled well on their return to the 4th team. Unfortunately, Rayleigh conceded too many runs in the last five overs, with St Andrews setting a target of 225 – which looked achievable on a wicket that did very little.
Rayleigh started off well, with Neil Noble (52) batting beautifully – supported by Steve Adams (27). Despite being in a good position, partnerships lower down the order never got going and Rayleigh were bowled out for 156 in 35 overs.
A disappointing end to a good game of cricket. Well done to all players who put in a good fielding performance. RCC lost 68 runs.
5th XI
The 5th team made the journey to Holy Cross to play Basildon and Pitsea in the tenth division. Captain Dave Turner won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked like a hard track. Unfortunately, Rayleigh lost quick wickets, with only Dave Turner (31) and Ben Hoskins (15) reaching double figures and posted 87 all out in just over 30 overs.
Basildon were able to chase this down in under 20 overs. James Offer, Ryan Hart and Freddie Ashworth all taking a wicket each. RCC lost by 7 wickets.
6th XI
The 6s played a friendly game against Witham CC at Wickford Memorial Ground. Paul Cox won the toss and elected to field first. In a good bowling performance, Witham were restricted to 189-6 from their 40 overs. Paul Cox (2-21) was the pick of the bowlers.
In reply, Rayleigh were skittled for 62. Lou Harmsworth (12) was the only batter to reach double figures. RCC lost by 127 runs.
7th XI
The 7s played a friendly game against Galleywood on the back pitch. The opposition won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 153-6 in 35 overs. Lewis Mills (2-18) and Luke Gould (2-36) bowled excellently.
In reply, Rayleigh made an excellent effort to chase down the oppositions total. Colt Matthew Setters hitting his first half century for the club, scoring 67 from 92 balls. Robin Peppiatt also contributed with 25. Unfortunately, Chairman Dawbarn couldn’t see the 7s over the line and Rayleigh lost by 8 runs.
A fantastic effort from all players in what was a great day of competitive cricket. RCC lost by 8 runs.
Sunday XI
The Sunday team travelled to Southchurch Park to play Southend-on-Sea & EMT. Captain Mayfield won the toss and batted first. Rayleigh were able to post 207-8 from their 40 overs, with Jake Ashworth (60), Aaron Mayfield (36) and James Balkwill (33) and Josh Francis (27) leading the scoring.
In reply, Southend lost early wickets thanks to Calum Mayfield (2-35). Unfortunately, a good partnership between two Southend batters blunted spirits and Rayleigh couldn’t stem the scoring. Ben Hoskins (2-38) and Toby Turner (1-24) also took wickets. RCC lost by 4 wickets.
Mid-Week Friendly
RCC welcomed Eastbourne Martlets to Rawreth Lane on a sunny Thursday afternoon. Winning the toss and bowling first, Eastbourne took quick wickets put couldn’t stop partnerships being built in the middle. Ian Turnbull hit a blistering 85*, supported by Toby Turner (34), Steve Lynch (39) and Sam Harmsworth (25*). Rayleigh posted 292-8 from their 40 overs.
Eastbourne lost quick wickets thanks to Sam Harmsworth (2-34) and Tom Peppiatt (2-18) but scored quickly throughout. At the halfway stage, Eastbourne were looking likely to chase down the target, but some targeted bowling from Ian Turnbull (2-5) helped blunt the run chase. Steve Lynch, Cam Mantle and Toby Turner also took a wicket each. RCC won by 71 runs.
Ladies Team:
The ladies played Great Waltham CC on Friday. Rayleigh batted first and scored 58-7 from their 20 overs. Freya Barnard top scoring with 13.
In reply, the opposition were able to chase down the total in under 10 overs for the loss of two wickets. RCC lost by 8 wickets.
Colt Results:
The U11s travelled to Southchurch Park on Sunday in the league. Batting first, Rayleigh posted a net score of 95. Teddy Kent top scoring with 16, supported by Charles Setford (14). In reply, Southend were only able to post a net score of 59. Teddy Kent returning figures of 3-8 – a fine captain’s performance! RCC won by 36 runs.
The U13s hosted Hadleigh and Thundersley on Sunday. Batting first, Rayleigh posted 121-3 from their 20 overs. Benny Mahoney (25*) and Lewis Mills (26*) leading the scoring. Despite some good bowling, Hadleigh chased down the total with 7 balls to spare. RCC lost by 5 wickets.
What’s on?
- Friday 15th July – The ladies team take on Terling CC at home.
- Saturday 2nd July – League matches and the 7s play Westcliff-on-Sea.
- Sunday 3rd July – The Sunday XI take on local rivals Rettendon at home. The U11s play Westcliff away and the U13 take on Old Southendians at home.
If you have any feedback on this update, or would like anything included for next week’s email, please contact me directly (tompeppiatt96@gmail.com).
Kind regards,
RCC Management Committee
