The 1st XI entertained Writtle and batting first scored 207 all out, Jason Ox top scoring with 49. In reply Writtle scored 144 to give the 1st XI a good win against the top side in a topsy turvy season.

The 2nd XI visited Ingatestone 2nd XI who batted first and scored 203–9, Richard Abley taking 4–31. In a close finish the 2nd XI fell 2 short on 210–9, Phil Wolff (61) and John Stirk (36) leading the reply.

The 3rd XI were at home to Burnham Sports 2nd XI, who batted first and scored 170–9, Tom Chase taking 4–30. Only Georger Barker (35*) batted well as the the 3rd XI fell 40 runs short.

The 4th XI played Eastwood 3rd XI and scored 199–4, Brad Walker top scoring. Eastwood passed this score on the last ball for the loss of 7 wickets.

The 5th XI played Eastwood 4th XI who batted first and at 67–0 looked set for a high score but they collapsed to 94 all out, Christian Humphries taking 4–9. The 5th XI batting struggled again but with Phil Hammond hitting 26 managed to win by 2 wickets.

The Women & Girls XI entertained Old Chelmsfordians and batting first were 6 for 2 off 5 overs. Lorraine Frost and Elinor Harwood-white both retired with 25 not out and the side finished on 74–4. OCs looked to be heading for a 10 wicket victory at 64–0 but Lorraine Frost took 2 wickets and Sophie Lennox one before the total was passed.

Mid week league

The Midweek XI went across town to Rayleigh Fairview who batted first and scored 112 in their 20 overs. Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 8 wickets, Matt Williams (34), Martin Sanderson (30*) and Jason Ox (23*) leading the scoring.

Friendles

The Saturday 6th XI entertained a depleted Rayleigh 4th XI in a 40 over game at Gloucester Park and batting first scored 186–5, John Dray scoring 48. Matt Cooper loaned to Fairview for the afternoon took 2–12 off 8 overs. Fairview chased well but fell short by 18 runs.

The Sunday XI batted first against Chadwell Heath and scored 187, Jason Ox (44*) top scoring. Chadwell Heath knocked the runs off for the loss of 5 wickets.

South Essex District League. The Under15As lost a high scoring game at Hadleigh & Thundersley by 9 runs, Hadleigh scoring 123–6 and in reply Rayleigh 114–6, George Barker scoring 30* (more). The Under15Bs played Basildon Under 15s, Basildon batting first and scoring 144–4, Rayleigh replying with 73–8. The Under13Bs played Old Southendians U13Bs, who batted first and scored 126–3. In reply Rayleigh scored 93-6. The Under11As played Hadleigh U11s and won comfortably, Matt Dobson hitting 26 off 12 balls and the Under11Bs beat Orsett U11Bs by 61 runs, Harry Donaghue and Joseph Peppiatt both taking 3 wickets.

Three wins and two defeats for the Club’s five league teams.

The 1st XI, missing 4 regular players, visited Bentley 2nd XI and batting first posted a disappointing 148 all out only Matt Williams (58) troubling the home team bowlers. Bentley passed this score for the loss of 4 wickets, Mike Law taking 3–35 off 10 overs.

The 2nd XI entertained newcomers to the league, Rainham, and batting first scored 235–5, Andy Impey (101*) scoring a maiden century and Matt Belcher 62. In reply Rainham were all out for 195, Adam Dudmish taking 4–49 and Matt Gilmore 3–61.

The 3rd XI travelled to Herongate 2nd XI, and batting first scored 248 all out, Tony Catling top scoring with 41. Herongate scored 186 all out in their innings, Tony Catling taking 3–60.

The 4th XI played Havering-atte-Bower 3rd XI and were involved in a last ball finish for the second week running but this time on the winning side. Rayleigh totalled 222–6, Simon Harwood (70) and Matt Walker (51) leading the scoring. Havering were all out for 220 on the last ball to give the 4th XI a welcome win.

The 5th XI played top of the table St Andrews and managed only 98–9 in their 45 overs against some hostile quick bowling. St Andrews passed this score for the loss of three wickets.

The Women & Girls XI entertained Great Waltam who batted first and scored 118–5. In reply Rayleigh totalled 83–7.

Friendles

The Saturday 6th XI entertained Stock 4th XI in a 40 ovrer game at Gloucester Park and batting first scored 147 all out, Alex James (32) top scoring 48. In a close finish, despite excellent bowling by David James, Matthew Dobson and Conor Slough, Stock won by 4 wickets thanks to Alex Walker’s 85 not out.

South Essex District League

The Under 15Bs played Wickford Under 15s and batting first and scored 101–8, Hugh Kirby 35 not out. Wickford overtook this total in the 18th over with 5 wickets to spare. The Under 13As played Westcliff-on-Sea U13s, who batted first and scored 108–8. In reply Rayleigh scored 46–9. The Under 13Bs played Leigh U13Bs who batted first and scored 134–6. The U13Bs scored 104–4 in reply, Connor B retiring on 26*, Cameron G 25* . The Under 11As played Westcliff-on-Sea and lost by 14 run and the under 9s, also playing Westcliff in a friendly, won by 16 runs. The Under 11Bs played Leigh, batted first and scored 306 for 6, net 276. Leigh’s reply was 272 for 7, net 237 so the Under 11Bs won by 39 runs.

Batting for fun, fielding was glum.

That sums up the 1’s home game v Tillingham last weekend where the Rayleigh batting machine top scored over all 11 divisions reaching 328 all out in sizzling conditions. White top scored with a magical 104 with Cook chipping in with another half century. After 20 overs we were 150–1 and looking for over the 300 mark. Contributions came from the middle order too with Lynch 28, Cornish 23 and Henson 43 punishing the relentless Tillingham attack. Walsh got an invite to the party as well hitting 20 off 13 balls with top mooing and crafty edges pushing the score along. Such was the strength of the 1st XI batting line up Tex only featured at No. 11.

Tillingham were staunch in their defence and with Law’s barracking and grimaces it was going to be a long day in the field. Wickets came slowly to start but Law, Walsh and then Cornish took down the key batsmen to allow the rabbit hunters (Bryant and Cook) to wrap up the tail. Bryant was top poacher taking 5 wickets with Cook taking two late on to ensure we took maximum points

Fielding generally was lacklustre with dropped catches, half hearted efforts and plenty of overthrows (and Baird wasn’t anywhere in sight). Ox let the ball trickle over the boundary but couldn’t stop himself cart wheeling over the chicken wire headfirst, Law tried to jump the chicken wire only trip over and looked a complete lemon while Cook didn’t fancy taking a catch letting 3 slip through his mitts.

We won by 128 runs in the end but there’s still room for improvement.

Bring on Little Waltham next week, an early finish and an England win.

 

The Rayleigh ladies made a great start on Friday with Lorraine, promoted to step in as captain for the evening, winning the toss and choosing to field first. Up to bowl first were Kerry and Zoe and the field all ready. Kerry took a great catch off her own bowling and then later a mighty throw at the stumps which took off the bails and another lady bit the dust. The entire field were doing great with Marie and her (b****) Louise K doing well behind the wicket with comments from fellow teammates with regards to Marie’s pink t***g.

Sophie and Kelly then came up to bowl with Sophie taking 4 wickets and 1 maiden and Kelly only let a few runs off her bowling. Next up to bowl were Jodie, Lorraine did a great job with their bowling and little Louise getting a wicket.

All the ladies did well in the field with a few little dives from some of them (I think this was just to get their whites dirty) well done Lorraine. Old Chelmsfordians ended on 105 for 7

The Rayleigh woman & girls then went out to bat with Kelly and Sophie opening the batting. Kelly took 12 runs before getting out with a lbw Marie then went out with a quick 15 before getting caught and bowled Francesca was then in with Sophie who could not be moved from the track the Rayleigh ladies were getting quite close when Sophie had to retire on 25. Amy then went in to bat and got a 4 not out with Francesca.

Rayleigh ended on 85 for 2. Well done to all of us.

We would also like to say a thank you to all those that came and supported us.

Rayleigh Woman & Girls are at home next week if you would like to watch the game 6pm start.

The Rayleigh ladies made a great start on Friday with Lorraine, promoted to step in as captain for the evening, winning the toss and choosing to field first. Up to bowl first were Kerry and Zoe and the field all ready. Kerry took a great catch off her own bowling and then later a mighty throw at the stumps which took off the bails and another lady bit the dust. The entire field were doing great with Marie and her (b****) Louise K doing well behind the wicket with comments from fellow teammates with regards to Marie’s pink t***g.

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Its getting closer!

Friday evening saw the Rayleigh Ladies on the road again for our second league match away to Maldon. This time the weather was warmer but the sky was still heavy with dark clouds but thankfully it stayed dry. Maldon went into bat first and managed to rack up 114 runs in their twenty overs. Rayleigh working together in the field and keeping the run rate down. This week Rayleigh ladies took 3 wickets in the match, one each for Zoe, Lorraine and Jane. Great bowling figures for Zoe 17/1 from 4 overs. Also some impressive bowling from Louise H, don’t underestimate her size, she packs quite a punch!

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T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 1. The 1st XI batted first against visitors Burnham Sports and scored 206-8, Jon Cook (58) and Danny White (49) top scoring. In another close finish Burnham were bowled out for 203, Jon Cook taking 5-58.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 2nd XI visited Purleigh, who scored 264-5. In reply Rayleigh totalled 226 all out, Jason Ox leading the scoring with 54.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8. Rettendon 2s batted first against the 3rd XI and scored 173 all out, Richard Mantell taking 4-36, Paul Davis 3-39 and Adam Dudmish 3-40. Despite a battling 73 from Richard Verrinder the 3s were all out for 157 to lose by 16 runs.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 4th XI visited newly promoted Wickham who batted first and scored 226 all out, Matt Walker with 4-30 being the pick of the bowlers. In reply the 4s collapsed to 87 all out.
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Rayleigh visited Ingatestone last weekend with a resurgent team strengthened by the ever dependable Cook and Walsh. IB won the toss (calling tails) and decided to field. It was freezing.

Everyone contributed with Law taking two in two balls (again) and Walsh, Bryant and Cook all getting in on the act. Highlights of a good fielding display include: Baird wearing a hoodie under his top, Williams diving like he’d been shot, and yes Cornish letting the ball go under his hands for 4 (were we to rue that mistake later in the game??) We restricted them to 134 taking 8 overs from their allowance — loads of time, start the car and all that surely. Not with Rayleigh though, we made a thrilling game out of it, taking it to the wire.

Early wickets left Rayleigh up against it with Cook being the only man to make a decent contribution (58). LBW decisions went against us with 3 batsmen triggered on what was an unpredictable track. Cricket however is a team game and every run counted even Baird’s 1, Williams 3, Bryant’s 4 and Extras who had a fine innings.

Cook played well, within out him it would have been embarrassing but with only 16 runs to score he was bowled leaving Walsh and Law at the crease. It was spare pants at the ready as anything was possible. The old timers played crafty cricket nudging for 1s and putting away the bad ball with Law (senior old timer) taking the majority of the strike. Law ran a quick single with us still needing 4 to win putting Walsh on strike. It was all on Walsh and he came up with the skills to pay the bills! Bowler running in from the church end, pitched short; Walsh tips the ball over gully out of the fielders reach and trickles to the boundary — It was sublime, Roy of the Rovers time, calypso cricket … and Cornish’ earlier misfield was forgotten.

Rayleigh grabbed a nervy win, but they all count.

Man of the match Cook, Shot of the match Walsh, Asbo of the day Baird.

Despite another wet and bitterly cold Saturday afternoon all five of Rayleigh Cricket Club’s league sides played and finished their games but recorded only one win.

The 1st XI visited Ingatestone and bowled the home side out for 135, Mike Law and Jon Cook taking 3 wickets each. What looked to be a relatively easy target proved to be almost too much but in a nail biting finish a tenth wicket partnership between Mike Law and Mike Walsh saw Rayleigh home by 1 wicket. Jon Cook top scored with 58.

In a game shortened to 35 overs the 2nd XI batted first and only totalled 110, Paul Dudmish scoring 28. Woodham Mortimer passed this total for the loss of 2 wickets.

The 3rd XI visited Mountnessing who batted first and scored 177 all out, Tony Catling 5-39 and Geoerge Barker 4-32 being the pick of the bowlers. Only Alex Jones (27) troubled the bowlers as Rayleigh collapsed to 77 all out.

Galleywood 2nd XI came to play the 4th XI and scored 205-4. Another tight finish looked likely whilst Brad Walker (57) and Simon Harwood (51) were at the crease but the required run rate increased in a shortened 40 over game and Rayleigh came up 11 runs short.

The 5th XI were put in to bat by Old Chelmsfordians 4th XI and for the second week running found the bowling of the opposition too good and totalled only 99, a score OCs passed for the loss of 3 wickets.

The Sunday XI entertained Old Chelmsfordians, who scored 217-7, Liam Druce taking 3-45. In reply Adam Vyse (101) scored a maiden century and Neil Dobson 27 to lead Rayleigh to victory by 3 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

The Women and Girls XI visited Great Waltham for their first league match on a dark and cold evening. Great Waltham scored 149-6, Michelle King taking 5 wickets. In the gloom Rayleigh totalled 68-5 (Sophie Lennox 21*).

The new midweek XI started with a win against Civic Centre scoring 101-9. Civic Centre replied with 81 all out, Ian Bryant taking 5-19.

The Under 15As played Rayleigh Fairview in the Peters Cup 1st Round. George Barker(33*) and Lloyd Sabatin (34) led the side to 109-3, Fairview replying with 98-9, Luke Keeley 2-9. The Under 13As played Southend on Sea Echo Monarchs Trojans (SOSEMT) in the Bradford Cup 1st Round and scored 114-2, Steven Lynch (30*). SOSEMT were bowled out for 29. Four South East Essex District Board league matches were played on Sunday morning. Benfleet batted first against the Under 13As and scored 75-9, a total the U13As passed with the loss of 5 wickets, Steven Lynch top scoring with 25. The Under 11As won against Benfleet U11s by 49 runs. The Under 13Bs lost to Hadleigh U13Bs by 10 wickets and the Under 11Bs lost to Orsett U11bs by 1 run.

Rayleigh Ladies made a positive start to the new season with their first away match against Great Waltham.

The weather played its part in trying to dampen spirits however the light drizzle, wind and dark sky were soon forgotten when Michelle started taking wickets! Great Waltham went into bat first with a strong opening pair, they were soon racking up runs. Sophie was the first to take a wicket early on and this lifted the field. Michelle started bowling her overs just after half way and soon the bails were jumping off the stumps. Taking an impressive 5 wickets in the game she was named player of the match by the Gt Waltham ladies. Gt Waltham ended on 149 for 6. Rayleigh were looking good in the field and had on more then one occasion saved a boundary with quick fielding and lots of backing up.

Sophie and Michelle went to open the batting for Rayleigh and made steady progress in the near darkness and dropping temperature. Great Waltham took 5 wickets but try as they might could not get Sophie out who stayed in all 20 overs finishing on 21 not out. Rayleigh finished 68 for 5 and have been awarded 4 points (3 for taking 6 wickets and 1 for scoring over 60). Well done us!

Congratulations to all of the Rayleigh Ladies, the hard work put in over the winter months is really beginning to show as we move from strength to strength in our game. Looking forward to our next match on Friday away to Maldon, hope the sun make an appearance in this game!