The 1st XI fixture was cancelled as nearly all the 1st XI players were unavailable. The 2nd XI entertained Ardleigh Green 2nd XI in a 40 over game and batting first scored 196-8, Shree 54 retired. In reply Ardleigh Green were all out for 153. The 3rd XI visited St Johns (Billericay) and scored 234,
Two wins and one defeat on Saturday 10th September Read More
Pegasus & Corringham were the visitors to the 1st XI. Rayleigh batted first and totalled a respectable 188, Marcus Cornish (40) and Matt Williams (33) top scoring. The visitors passed this total with the loss of 6 wickets thus avoiding relegation by 2 points and consigning Old Chelmsfordians to join Rayleigh in Division 1 next
Batting first, Wickford Under 15s were restricted to a total of 78 by good tight bowling and three direct hit run outs. This target looked well within reach with George Barker and Christian Humphries looking comfortable against their opening attack but when both were run out in the same over and thereafter wickets falling steadily the game seemed
Under 15s win the South Essex District Board Final Read More
The final of the South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 Competition will be held this coming Sunday, 4th September at Woodside Park, Benfleet starting at 9.30 am. Rayleigh Under 15 XI will be playing the winner of the other semi-final between Rankins and Wickford, which is being played on Wednesday 31st August.
Under 15 Final on Sunday 4th September Read More
A notice has been posted on the SEDCB web-site about 5 places available on a strictly first-come, first served basis for 30-minute, one-to-one coaching sessions for children who are Under 15 as at September 1, 2011, at FitzWimarc School on Thursday evenings between Oct 6 and Dec 16. The sessions available will start at 8.00pm, 8.30pm or 9.00pm
1 to 1 COACHING at a cost of £175 Read More
On Sunday, the Club organised a Festival of Women and Girls cricket with teams from Bentley, Great Waltham, Old Chelmsfordians and two from Rayleigh taking part in an eight a side competition. The format was for each team to play a seven over game against every other team with every player except the wicketkeeper bowling and
Festival of Women & Girls cricket a great success despite some heavy rain Read More
On Sunday the Under13A team played in a South Essex District semi-final against Basildon Under 13s and batting first scored 101. Basildon were 89-7 at the end of the 17th over when a very heavy downpour caused the teams to leave the field. The teams were unable to agree on a resumption of the game
Under 13A lose semi-final by Duckworth-Lewis rules Read More
The 1st XI visited 9th placed Old Chelmsfordians 1st XI needing to win by a large margin to keep stand any chance of avoiding relegation. Any hope of such a victory disappeared quite quickly as Rayleigh were bowled out for a meagre 93. This disappointing display was made worse by the fact that Chris Eldridge
1st, 2nd and 3rd elevens all lose and 1st XI relegated to Division 1 but 2nd XI promoted. Read More
Needing to win at least two of their last three games to keep alive the slim chance of avoiding relegation the 1st XI visited Chignal 1st XI who elected to bat first. Rayleigh made a brilliant start to the game reducing the home side to 19-5. Some big hitting and erratic bowling thereafter enabled Chignal
Only two wins for 2nd XI and 6th XI on 20th August Read More
Hadleigh & Thundersley Under 15s 149-5. Rayleigh 152-4. Christian Humphries 38*, George Barker 35*. Rayleigh win by 6 wickets off the penultimate ball. A wonderful game of cricket with quality batting from both sides. The final will be at Benfleet CC, Woodside Park, Benfleet on Sunday 4th September starting at 9.30 am.
Under 15 Semi Final result Read More
Springfield 1st XI came to Rawreth Lane to play the 1st XI and winning the toss asked the home side to bat on a pitch still damp from overnight rain. Rayleigh battled to 199-7 in their 45 overs and with the visitors 120-4 after 20 overs this score did not look enough. However the visitors
Wins for 1s, 2s, 4s and 6s on 13 August Read More
