Five wins and one narrow defeat for the Saturday League sides and a very successful Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival on Friday evening.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI hosted Old Chelmsfordians 1^st XI and batting first scored 232-8, Ben Francis (62), Jason Ox (50*) and Phil Everitt (32) leading the scoring. The visitors were behind the required run rate for most of their innings, which ended 70 runs short on 162, Ian Bryant taking 5-22 and Ian Turnbull 2-36. This result leaves the team in the relegation zone but now only 4 points behind Great Baddow and six behind Canvey Island.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI visited Little Waltham 1st XI, who batted first and were bowled out for 183, Richard Abley taking 3-16, Lee Brown 3-23 and Dan Frost 3-30. Callum Ginbey (96) led the Rayleigh reply and the visitors passed their target for the loss of 3 wickets in the 31st over.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. Billericay St John’s were the visitors to the 3rd XI and batting first were bowled out for 163, Steve Adams 3-8, Will Wheeler 2-10 and Elliot Ward 2-39.  Steve Adams completed a day to remember scoring 88 and supported by Toby Turner (25) and Adam Sullivan (21) the 3^rd XI won by 5 wickets.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI travelled to Southend to play Old Southendians and batting first scored 140-9, only Steve Gosling (36) mastering the bowling. The home side also struggled to score and with Nick Green taking 4-36 and Jai Patel 3-33 the finish was always likely to be tight. The home side had only one wicket left and still needed 10 runs to win but the last pair held out to spoil the cherished clean sweep of victories for the Club.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI entertained top of the Division South Woodham Ferrers 2nd XI, and batting first scored 183-7. This score was founded on 39 from Matt Verrinder and Steve Rothon, who continued his excellent recent form scoring an unbeaten 82. He also shared an unbeaten partnership of 59 with Sam Levett for the 8th wicket. Tight bowling by Aby Jose (4-43) and Mihir Patel (3-21) restricted the visitors to all out score of 158 to give Rayleigh victory by 25 runs.  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI travelled to Margaretting to play Galleywood 3^rd XI who batted first and scored 175-5 in their 40 overs, Gary Bush taking 2-42. Phil Wolff rolled back the years scoring 100 not out and supported by Dave Turner (29) led the team to victory by 6 wickets.  

Friendly match. The 7th XI travelled to Hatfield Peverel to play Great Waltham 3^rd XI who batted first and scored 227-5 in their 40 overs, Kuldeep Paik taking 3-26. The 7^th XI were bowled out for 96, Jack Andrews (34).

The weekend had a marvellous start when the Club hosted a Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival sponsored by the ECB and Essex County Cricket Board.  Approximately 100 women and girls attended and played three friendly games on four pitches spread around the outfield. The standard of play was excellent even though quite a number had never played cricket before but hopefully some of them will come to play cricket next year in the Essex Women’s Leagues.

In addition to the cricket there were other entertainments including a Bouncy Castle, Bucking Bronco, Sumo Wrestling and Water Slide followed by a live band to end the evening. Everyone who came seemed to enjoy the evening and thanks to all the people who organised the event and who were supported by excellent catering and bar staff. A brilliant evening.

 

 

Rayleigh CC report – week ending 23July17

The weather spoiled the weekend for the Saturday League sides and interrupted several matches. Only one, three defeats and two matches abandoned and the weekend concluded with an enjoyable friendly match against an Alan Brown XI.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI hosted Bentley 1^st XI who batted first scoring 244-8 with only Ian Bryant causing the visitors any problems taking 4-24. In reply Rayleigh started with a 51 run partnership between Will Nolde (25) and Adam Vyse (33) but then subsided to 156 all out. The only sunshine on a rain interrupted day was that the last two wickets added 52 with Luke Sullivan (36) and Sean du Plessis (20) scoring a few boundaries each.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI visited Bentley 2^nd XI and scored 43-5 before rain stopped any further play and the game was abandoned.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. Great Wakering were the visitors to the 3rd XI. Rayleighbatted first and found it impossible to recover from a disastrous start of 0-4 and were bowled out for only 41. The visitors easily passed this score for the loss of only 1 wicket.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI travelled to St Andrews batting first scored 82-8 when the rain came down. The only highlight of the innings was from John Wright who scored 43. No further play was possible and the game was abandoned.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI entertained Navestock 2nd XI, and having been asked to bat scored 190-5. This score was based on good knocks from Simon Harwood (33), Matt Verrinder (53) and Aby Jose (62*).  The highlight of the 5^th XI bowling was 2-20 from Andy James’ 9 overs. This was well supported by tight bowling from the other bowlers which restricted the visitors to 150-5 and to give Rayleigh victory by 40 runs.  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI travelled to Broomfield 2^nd XI who batted first and scored 210-3 in their 40 overs. The Rayleigh reply started badly and at 32-5 it looked like an early finish. However, Jack Himpfen-Jones scored a superb 83* and helped the 6^th XI to a respectable total of 148-6.

On Monday the Midweek XI ended a successful competition and won the Southend Evening Cricket League Cup with victory over Southend at Rankins.

On Sunday a Rayleigh Sunday XI took on an Alan Brown XI in a friendly match to celebrate his birthday. The AB XI scored 201 in their 40 overs and this was eventually overtaken in the 36^th over to give Rayleigh a win by 4 wkts. Despite a rain break it provided a great end to a weather interrupted weekend.

 

Rayleigh CC report – week ending 30July17

The weather spoiled the weekend for the second week running as two Saturday League matches were abandoned due to the heavy rain. As with last week there was one win, three defeats and two matches abandoned.

 

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI travelled to Canvey who scored 213-6 batting first. In reply the 1^st XI started well with an opening partnership of 51 but again the innings subsided with only Phil Everitt (35) and George Barker (60) offering any resistance. The team were all out for 151 to lose by 62 runs.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI hosted Ingatestone and scored 184-8 in their 45 overs. The mainstay of the 2^nd XI innings was skipper Chris Frost who scored an unbeaten 80. The visitors reached 88-2 before rain stopped any further play and the game was abandoned.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. Ingatestone 2^nd XI hosted the 3rd XI. Rayleighbatted first and scored a respectable 225-6 with Steve Gosling (42), Steve Adams (60) and Owen Davies (34) leading the way. The hosts reached 147-2 before rain stopped play and the game was abandoned.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI played host to Boreham and scored 182-5 with the main run scorers being Richard Verrinder (51) and John Wright (54). The rain came down steadily during parts of the game but both teams stayed out and completed an exciting finish which resulted in the 4^th XI winning by 6 runs. John Wright followed up his good batting performance with 4-28.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI visited Rankins 2^nd XI and batting first scored 154-5 in their 40 overs. The skipper Simon Lennox led the way with 50 and was supported by Steve Rothon (34). The hosts passed this total in the 31^st over for the loss of 6 wkts. Aby Jose led the 5^th XI bowling with 3-29.

 

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. A young 6th XI hosted Writtle 3^rd XI and were bowled out for just 87 with scoring led by David Cox (32) and Sean Treweek (26). The visitors knocked off the runs for the loss of just 1 wicket.

 

Rayleigh CC report – week ending 06Aug17

After the last two weekend where matches were interrupted by rain it was good to complete this week’s fixtures despite some rain breaks. Overall, there were four wins and two defeats for the Saturday League matches following an enjoyable four match tour to Norfolk.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI hosted Brookweald 1^st XI who were restricted to 128 all out following accurate bowling from Ian Turnbull (3-25) and Chris Frost (5-12). In reply Rayleigh passed this total for the loss of 4 wickets with Phil Everitt (27) and Ben Francis (49*) leading the run scoring. This result keeps the 1^st XI out of the relegation zone in 8^th place with four matches to go.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI visited Chadwell Heath 1^st XI and scored 135-9 with openers Andy Impey (46) and Steve Lynch (30) making the majority of the runs. In reply Chadwell Heath were bowled out for 75 with Will Wheeler leading the bowlers with 3-16.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. Hornchurch Athletic 2^nd XI were the visitors to the 3^rd XI and scored exactly 100 with Mike Law (4-24) and Sam Levett (4-22) the pick of the bowlers.Rayleigh passed this total for the loss of 6 wickets with Colin Mayor leading the batting with an unbeaten 38.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI travelled to Hatfield Peverel who scored 225-6 from a rain reduced 40 overs. Batting second the 4^th XI reached 148-8 with John Wright (38) and Matt Walker (31*) leading the scoring to lose to a strong Hatfield team.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI entertained Springfield 4^th XI and scored 142 all out with Aby Jose scoring 33 being the pick of the batsmen. This total was easily reached by the visitors in the 36^th over.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI travelled to Oaklands who batted first and were all out for 139 with the wickets shared around between the bowlers. The Rayleigh reply was looking shaky at 52-4 before Sam Lowe (45) and Sean Treweek (45*) saw the team gain a 6 wicket victory.

The Rayleigh tour to Norfolk included 4 matches – including close defeats against Garbolisham (1 wicket), Norwich (6 wickets), Eight Ash Green (15 runs) and a drawn match against Old Buckenham. Batting highlights included Darren Smith (38), Mark Stratton (49 & 80*), Jon Cook (90), Steve Lynch (40). Bowling highlights – Rebecca Holyoak (3-20), Phil Hammond (3-43).

The Sunday XI had an entertaining friendly at Little Baddow who scored 221-9 from their 40 overs with Toby Turner taking 4 wickets. In reply Rayleigh won in the 36^th over with 71 from Brad Walker and a quickfire 33 from Sam Verrinder.

Three wins and three losses for the Saturday League sides.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI travelled to high flying Springfield 1^st XI who batted first and scored 229-8, Ian Turnbull taking 4-38. The Rayleigh innings started disastrously scoring only 27 runs for the loss of 5 wickets against some fine bowling by Rob Wickham (5-26). Some big hitting by Joel Barnett (66) supported by Ian Turnbull for a seventh wicket partnership of 54 followed by sensible batting between Ian and Matt Gilmore left the 1^st XI requiring 80 runs from the last 18 overs and a glimmer of hope of a miraculous escape but when Matt was out the remaining wickets fell quickly to fall short by 79 runs.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI hosted Havering-atte-Bower 1^st XI who won the toss and inserted the home side who took full advantage of this decision and scored 235 all out, Kalpesh Patel (47), Dan Frost (45) and Craig Baird (38) top scoring. They then bowled Havering out for 140, Trevor Nunn taking 4-37 and Richard Abley 2-37 to give 2^nd XI victory by 95 runs.   

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI visited Little Waltham 2^nd XI and batting first amassed 284-9 with Colin Mayor (34) and Daryl Ox (32) leading the scoring supported by everyone else including 51 extras. They bowled the hosts out for 169, James Wratten taking 4-40 and Elliot Ward 2-21.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI hosted Woodham Mortimer 2^nd XI and electing to bat first scored 215-7, John Wright (54), Matthew Bumpus (37) and Mark Bailey (29). The visitors knocked off the required runs in the 43^rd over for the loss of 3 wickets.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI travelled to play Chignal and batting first scored 168 all out, Phil Hammond (51) and Matt Verrinder (36). After a poor start to their innings, the home side passed this score for the loss of 8 wickets, Sabu Sarasan taking 5-20 and David Hall 2-49.  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI entertained top of the Division St John’s Billericay 2nd XI, who batted first and were 86-8 but an unbeaten ninth wicket partnership of 77 took their score to respectable 163, Lee Harding taking 4-29, Gary Bush 2-16 and Sam Lowe 2-44. In reply Alan Brown (53*), Steve Rothon (40), Simon Harwood (25) and Jon Chase (25*) steered Rayleigh to a six wicket victory in the 35^th over.  

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  Kelvedon & Feering were due to visit Rayleigh but were unable to raise a team so forfeit the match.

 

 

A better weekend with five wins and one defeat for the Saturday League sides.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI travelled to bottom of the table High Roding 1^st XI and batting first totalled 243-7, Jason Ox (69) and Phil Everitt (45) leading the scoring. In reply High Roding scored 195-8, Matt Gilmore 3-29, Luke Sullivan 2-34 and Ian Turnbull 2-46 being the pick of the bowlers. 

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI hosted a below strength Eastwood 1^st XI and bowled them out for 102, Richard Abley taking 5-24. Rayleigh passed the target for the loss of 5 wickets in the 32^nd over, Jess Walker (26*).  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI visited league leaders Navestock, who batting first scored 217-9, Will Wheeler taking 4-15 and Elliot Ward 3-60. This total proved well beyond the 3^rd XI’s reach against accurate bowling and they were bowled out for 92, Colin Mayor (20).

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. Bottom of the table Burnham Sports 2^nd XI were the visitors to the 4th XI and electing to bat first were bowled out for 77, Tom Godfrey 3-3 and Jai Patel 3-17 doing the damage. Steve Gosling (34*) and Neil Noble (27*) steered the team to a nine wicket victory.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI travelled to Blackmore to play Willow Herbs 2^nd XI also bottom of this Division and also electing to bat first. They were bowled for 60, Sam Levett taking 5-5, Jamie Coleman 2-2 and Mihir Patel 2-17. Rayleigh passed this target without loss in 8.2 overs, Phil Hammond scoring 53 in double quick time.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI entertained Hornchurch Athletic 4^th XI, and batting first scored 224-7 in their 40 overs, Simon Harwood (85) and Steve Rothon (70), The visitors were bowled out for 80, Lee Harding taking 4-28, Sam Lowe 3-9 and Tom Lopez 2-22.

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  Maldon scored 46-5, Kelly Castle taking 3-2. In reply Rayleigh scored 47-0, Rebecca Holyoak (26*).

 

Friendly fixture. The 7^th XI went to Chelmer Park to play Chelmsford 6^th XI and bowled the hosts out for 123, Harry Bailey taking 5-13, Ben Wheeler 2-12 and Danny Williams 2-15.  Mark Wheeler (22), Elliot Davies (25), Jack Andrews (27) and Lee Andrews (22*) all chipped in to give the 7s victory by 4 wickets.

 

Peters Cup U15 County Semi-final.   Rayleigh entertained a strong Colchester side who batted first scored 138-3 in their 20 overs. Against accurate bowling Rayleigh were always behind the required run rate and the innings closed on 104-9, Jess Walker (35) top scoring.  

 

 

 

One win and five defeats for the Saturday League sides.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI entertained Goresbrook 1^st XI and batting first were bowled out for 151 in the 40^th over. Jason Ox (78) held the innings together but no one else was able to stay with him to build a defensible target and the situation was not improved as Jon Cook had to retire hurt when a ball went through the visor on his helmet and broke his nose. The visitors were always up with the run rate and they won by 6 wickets in the 35th of their permitted 50 overs, Will Nolde taking 2-19.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI travelled to top of the table Great Waltham 1^st XI and were bowled out for 106, which target the hosts passed in the 19^th over for the loss of 1 wicket.  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI hosted Rainham 2nd XI and batting first scored 212-7, Toby Turner (64) and Darren Smith (49) leading the scoring. They then bowled out Rainham for 170, Nick Green taking 3-35 and Mark Stratton 2-7.   

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI visited top of the table Galleywood 2^nd XI and bowled them out for 161, Sam Norman taking 4-53, Jai Patel 2-22 and Richard Mantell 2-28. In reply Rayleigh finished agonisingly 1 run short on 160-9, Tony Catling (40*), Neil Noble (35) and Richard Verrinder (31) top scoring.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  Canvey Island 2^nd XI were the visitors to a depleted 5th XI and batting first were bowled out for 151, Gary Bush, David Hall and Andy James all taking 3 wickets. This low target proved beyond the 5^th XI who ended on 51 all out with only Phil Hammond (26) making any impression on the bowling.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. A relatively inexperienced 6th XI went to Bentley to play their 4^th XI, who batted first and scored 178-6 in their 40 overs, Lee Harding taking 2-24 and Sam Lowe 2-39. The 6^th XI put up a spirited reply with Paul Cox (50) scoring a maiden half century aided by Sam Lowe (29) and Billy Thirkettle (28) to finish 18 runs short of victory.

 

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  Old Chelmsfordians scored 97-8, Rebecca Holyoak taking 3-18 and Emilia Krise taking 2-28. In reply Rayleigh scored 101-3, Rebecca Holyoak (25*) and Sophie Lennox (25*).

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 West League.  Rayleigh Dragons played Benfleet who batted first and were bowled out for 96, Will Wheeler taking 5-10 off 4 overs.Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 4 wickets, Toby Turner (35*) and Jess Walker (21).

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East League.  Rayleigh Wyverns 94-4, Sam Skillett (36*) and Matthew Bumpus (30). Leigh on Sea 96-1. Leigh won by 9 wickets.

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South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East League. Rankins 151-2. Rayleigh Eagles 54-10 Will Wheeler 23. Rankins won by 97 runs.

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 11 East League. Hadleigh 302-3 net 287. Rayleigh Eagles 266-5 net 241.  Hadleigh won by 46 runs.

 

 

 

 

Four wins and two defeats for the Saturday League sides.

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI travelled to Great Baddow 1^st XI and elected to bat. At 58-4 this did not bode well for the rest of the innings. However, Jon Cook (69) and Under 15 Jess Walker (31) making his debut for the 1^st XI put on 88 for the 5^th wicket and supported by Matt Lennox 40* and the rest of the tail chipping in Rayleigh finished on 247 all out in the 45^th over.  The hosts were always behind the required run rate and they were bowled out for 137 in the 40th over, Ian Bryant 3-20, Luke Sullivan 2-25 and Ian Turnbull 2-30 being the pick of the bowlers. This result was a welcome return to winning ways but still leaves the side in a relegation spot.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI entertained Terling, who batting first scored 169-10, Richard Abley 3-28, Sam Verrinder 3-46 and Chris Frost 2-33. Only Chris Frost (41*) mastered the bowling and the innings subsided to an all out score of 90.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI went to play Rayne 1^st XI and batting first were bowled out for 126, Colin Mayor (34) and Sam Law (26).  Rayne passed this target for the loss of 1 wicket in the 30^th over. 

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI hosted Goresbrook 3^rd XI and batting first scored 176-8 in their 45 overs, Steve Gosling (47), Tony Catling (36) and Alan Brown (27*) leading the scoring. In reply the visitors were bowled out for 146, Tony Catling taking 4-35 and Tom Godfrey 3-19.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI visited East Hanningfield 2^nd XI who batting first scored 145-8 in their 40 overs, David Hall 4-21 (and 3 catches) and Andy James 3-24 being the pick of the bowlers. Mark Stratton (52) and Richard Verrinder (30) led Rayleigh to a three wicket victory. 

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. South Woodham Ferrers 3^rd XI were the visitors to the 6th XI and batting first and scored 188-7 in their 40 overs, Phil Wolff taking 2-28 and Mark Calloway 2-39. At 50-4 after 20 overs a Rayleigh victory looked extremely unlikely but Steve Rothon (86*) and Gary Bush (32) had other ideas and the winning runs were scored with three balls to spare.  

The friendly 7th XI fixture was cancelled as Havering 3^rd XI were unable to raise a side.

 

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  The team played at Hutton and batting first Rayleigh scored 89-10, Rebecca Holyoak (28*). Hutton were bowled for 61, Emilia Krise taking 4-8 and Kelly Castle 4 -16.

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 West League.  Rayleigh Dragons played Stanford-le-Hope and batting first were bowled out for 80, In reply Stanford were bowled for 17, Jack Andrews taking 4 wickets.  

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East League.  Rayleigh Wyverns played Southend on Sea Echo Monarch Trojans (SOSEMT). SOSEMT 126-5. Sam Harmsworth 2-8 and Sam Skillet 2-15. Rayleigh Wyverns 68 – 10, Sam Perks 22.  SOSEMT won by 58 runs.

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 11 East League. Rayleigh Eagles played Southend on Sea Echo Monarch Trojans (SOSEMT). SOSEMT 291-9 net 246, James Balkwill 2-1, Archie Callaway 2-6 and Xavier Garms 2-12 off their 2 overs. Rayleigh Eagles 278-3 net 263, Xavier Garms 16. Rayleigh Eagles won by 15 runs.

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 11 East League. Rayleigh Wyverns 297-1 net 292. Leigh on Sea B 354-4 net 334.  Leigh on Sea B won by 42 runs.

 

 

 

 

A disappointing weekend with two wins and four defeats for the Saturday League sides and failure of our batting to achieve fairly moderate targets

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI entertained neighbours Rettendon 1^st XI who batted first and scored 169-7 in their 45 overs, Luke Sullivan taking 3-37.  An opening stand of 50 between Adam Vyse (35) and Jason Ox (20) gave Rayleigh a promising start but the side collapsed to an all out total of 117 to give visitors victory by 52 runs.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI visited Goresbrook 2^nd XI, who batting first scored 164-8, Chris Frost taking 3 wickets.  Only Callum Ginbey (43) mastered the Goresbrook bowling and the innings ended 12 runs short on 152.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI hosted Writtle 2^nd XI who batting first were bowled out for 149, Steve Adams taking 3-22 and James Wratten 3-32. This total proved too much for the 3^rd XI who only managed to score 89, Mike Law 25* leading the scoring.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI went to Beaulieu Park to play Wickham who scored 214-7 in their 45 overs, Tom Godfrey taking 2-43. John Wright (63*) and Matt Walker (39) broke the pattern of the day and steered Rayleigh to a 5 wicket victory in the 44^th over.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI were at home to unbeaten Rainham 3^rd XI and batting first scored 163-8 in their 40 overs, Mark Stratton (75) and Phil Wolff (28) top scoring. In a tense finish Rainham were restricted to 162-8 to give Rayleigh victory by 1 run, Aby Jose 3-28 and David Hall 2-39 were the pick of the bowlers.

Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. The 6th XI went to Boreham 2^nd XI who batted first and scored 222-7 in their 40 overs, Jack Himpfen -Jones taking 5-47. In reply Rayleigh were bowled out for 99.   

Friendly fixture, a very young and inexperienced 7th XI played Westcliff 4^th XI at Wickford Memorial Ground. The youngsters bowled and fielded extremely well and bowled Westcliff out for 108, Callum Mayfield and Paul Cox both taking 2-10 and Jack Andrews 2-17. The Rayleigh innings started well reaching 41-1 but the introduction of the Pitchforth Brothers into the attack reduced Rayleigh to 49-9, Alex Pitchforth taking 6-2 off 6 overs.  A last wicket stand of 23 added some slight respectability to the final total of 72.

 

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  The team hosted Great Waltham and batting first Rayleigh scored 129-3, Sophie Lennox (28), Rebecca Holyoak (26) and Louise Harmsworth (25) all retired. The visitors scored 110-7 in their 20 overs, Rebecca Holyoak taking 3-27.

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 West League.  Rayleigh Dragons played Belhus and batting first scored126-8 in their 20 overs, Will Wheeler (29) and Toby Turner (25) top scoring. Belhus were bowled for 111 in the final over, Harry Bailey taking 3-13 and Callum Mayfield 3-29 each off 3 overs.  

 

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East League. Rayleigh Eagles played Leigh. Rayleigh batted first and were bowled out for 82, a target Leigh passed for the loss of 1 wicket in the 10^th over.  

 

 

 

 

A better weekend with four wins and two defeats for the Saturday League sides despite poor availability with a large number of players unavailable due to holidays

T Rippon Mid Essex Premier Division.  The 1st XI travelled to Brookweald 1^st XI and batting first scored 222-8, Jason Ox (84) and Will Nolde (24) leading the scoring. The home side seemed quite comfortable having only lost one wicket after 20 overs but the introduction of Ian Bryant (4-41) into the attack made it a more interesting contest. Wickets continued to fall but Brookweald only needed 10 runs with two overs and two wickets left. However, 2^nd XI captain Chris Frost (2-7) remained calm and took the last two wickets to give team a welcome victory by 8 runs and lift the Club off the bottom of the table.  

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 2.  The 2^nd XI hosted Chadwell Heath 1^st XI. Adam Krise captaining a team for the first time invited the visitors to bat and they scored 139-9 in their 45 overs, Richard Abley taking 3-8 off 10 overs, Sam Verrinder 2-32 plus two catches and Lee Brown 2-22. Adam Krise (34*), Adam Vyse (34), Callum Ginbey (23) and Daryl Ox (30*) took Rayleigh to victory by 7 wickets in 26 overs.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 5. The 3rd XI visited Hornchurch Athletic 2^nd XI who batting first and totalled 181-6, Mike Law taking 2-48.  Rayleigh were bowled out for 139, only Toby Turner (49) mastering the bowling.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 7. The 4th XI entertained Hatfield Peverel and batting first scored 161-8 in their 45 overs with Mark Bailey (41) top scoring and Tony Catling (34*). In reply the visitors were bowled out for 150, Tony Catling taking 3-29 and John Wright 3-35.

T Rippon Mid Essex League Division 8.  The 5th XI went to Springfield 4^th XI and scored 209-9, Matt Verrinder (92) and Mark Stratton (34). Springfield scored 177-8 in their 40 overs, Mihir Patel taking 5-20 and Mark Stratton 2-35.

Rippon Mid Essex League Division 10. Oaklands were the visitors to the 6th XI and batting first were bowled out for 141 in 35 overs, Lee Harding taking 3-19 and Jack Himpfen-Jones 3-22. This total proved too much for Rayleigh who subsided to an all out total of 119.  

Friendly fixture, The 7th XI played Chelmsford 6^th XI at Lake Meadows, Billericay. Chelmsford batted first and scored 142-9, two features of the innings being that 8 bowlers were used and all took 1 wicket with Senith Fernando taking 2-16 and some incredible fielding by Jon Chase returning to the club after 7 years.  He also top scored with 24 as the team were bowled out for 71.

Beaumont Seymour Women & Girls Cricket League.  The team were away at Kelvedon but the journey took more than 2 ¼ hours due to a broken down tanker and subsequent accident on the A12. It was agreed to play a 10 over game and Rayleigh batted first and scored 80-0, Kelly Castle (27) and Rebecca Holyoak (25) both retired. This looked to be a winning total but quick running by Kelvedon and poor fielding by Rayleigh allowed Kelvedon to reach 84-1 in the final over.

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 West League.  Rayleigh Dragons faced Orsett & Thurrock for the second week running at their ground this time. Orsett scored 105-8 in their 20 overs, Jess Walker taking 3-25 and Jack Andrews 2-25. In a close finish Rayleigh won in the last over having lost 7 wickets, Jess Walker (35 retired), Sam Perks and Elliot Ward both scoring 20.

South Essex District Cricket Board Under 15 East League. Rayleigh Eagles played Rankins at Rawreth Lane. Rayleigh batted first and scored 82-8, Elliot Ward (22). Rankins passed this total in the 13^th over without losing a wicket.