Three wins and three defeats for the Saturday League sides.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 1. The 1st XI visited neighbours Rettendon 1st XI who batted first and amassed 349-6, Jason Ox taking 3-51. This target proved well beyond Rayleigh who subsided to their worst ever defeat – 112 all out, Will Nolde (21) top scoring.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2. The 2nd XI entertained Writtle 1st XI, who batted first and scored 188 all out, Sree taking 4-24 and Trevor Nunn 3-46. In reply Rayleigh were bowled out for 148, George Barker (34).
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI went to play St John’s Billericay 1st XI, who batted and were bowled out for 127, Nick Green 3-37 and Kalpesh Patel 2-0. The visitors passed this score for the loss of four wickets, Steven Lynch (59*) leading the scoring.
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8. The 4th XI entertained Willow Herbs 2nd XI and bowled the visitors out for 143, John Wright taking 3-27 and Matt Williams 3-33. In reply Rayleigh scored 147-3 to win by 7 wickets, Richard Verrinder (48), Hugh Kirby (30*) and Matt Williams (30).
T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. Rayne 2nd XI were the visitors to the 5th XI, whobatted first and scored 203-8, Steve Gosling (99) and Simon Harwood (31). Some tight bowling restricted Rayne to 132-7, Gary Bush and Sam Levett each taking 2-16 off their 9 overs.
The 6th XI went to Purleigh to play South Woodham Ferrers 3rd XIwho batted first and scored 129-7, Paul Burgess taking 3-17. Rayleigh’s reply of 111 left them just 18 runs short in a low scoring game – only Murray Hall (43) making a score of any note.
The Women & Girls XI entertained Maldon and batting first scored 135-8 in their 20 overs, Rebecca Holyoak (25*) and Kelly Castle (35*). The visitors were bowled out for 30, Louise Harmsworth and Kelly Castle both taking 4 wickets.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East Division. Westcliff U15s 138-3. Rayleigh under 15 A 93-6. Westcliff won by 45 runs.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 13 East Division. Rayleigh under 13A 127-3 Matt Bumpus 25*, William Wheeler 22, and Adam Sullivan 17*. Old Southendians U13A 27-10 Alfie Larkins taking 3 wickets. Rayleigh won by 100 runs.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 13B East Division. Rayleigh Fairview Under 13s 119-3 Ben Smith 2-16 Rayleigh Under 13B Wyverns 62-7. Rayleigh Fairview won by 57 runs.
South Essex District Cricket Board Under 13B East Division. Rayleigh Under 13B Eagles 57-4. Southend Echo Monarchs Trojans U13B 59-1. Southend Echo Monarchs Trojans won by 9 wickets.
