Category: 2012 Season

2012 Season

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Under 15Bs win first League game

Rayleigh Under 15Bs got their League season under way at last on Monday but due to other commitments only had eight players.

Losing the toss, Old Southendians and Southchurch U 15Bs asked Rayleigh to bat. Craig Smith (24) and Joe Barnett (17) batted carefully and with some risky running between the wickets put on 45 for the first wicket in 12 overs to give the team an excellent start. All of the team batted and the innings finished on 75-6. All the opposition outfield players bowled but their best bowler, who took 5-10 didn’t bowl until the 12th over!

Josh Jones and Conor Slough took 2 wickets in the first four overs to give the team a good start and all the other 5 outfield players bowled well for at least 2 overs to restrict OS&S U15Bs to an all out total of 68. Josh Jones 3-4, Conor Slough 2-13, Alec Bateman 3-6, Charlie Woodruff 2-17 were the main wicket takers.

An excellent all round performance to win by 7 runs.

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Report of U13A game v Benfleet 17 June

Result: Rayleigh (112-9) beat Benfleet (92-3) by 20 runs
 
On a dry, sunny but very windy Sunday morning in Benfleet, Conor lost the toss and Rayleigh were inserted.  Rayleigh got off to a wobbly start, losing their first 3 wickets for just 15 runs.  This brought skipper Conor and Craig together.  Despite the occasional suicidal run, the boys batted sensibly and a mixture of big hits, quick singles and accumulation of extras saw them put on 53 for the 4th wicket in just over 7 overs.  Conor was run out on 22 and Craig soon followed for 11.  The following boys tried to push on and it was left to Mihir to strike a couple of lusty blows for 14 at the end which saw Rayleigh post a score of 112-9.
 
In reply, Benfleet were immediately pegged back by Josh, taking a wicket in the first over.  Matt backed this up with a maiden and did even better in his next, bowling Benfleet’s other opener.  When a run out followed, Benfleet were 9-3 in the 5th over.  Some good batting from the 2 Benfleet batsmen and some slightly wayward bowling in difficult, windy conditions saw them get back in the game.  However, their untimely retirements and 2 good last overs from Matt and Henry (picking up another wicket) meant that Rayleigh were safely home by 20 runs.
 
Everyone got a bat and 9 bowlers used so this was a real team effort.  Matt was the pick of the bowlers with 1-11 of 4 overs and skipper Conor weighed in with a top score of 22.  Three of the boys had seasons’ best batting (Mihir 14, Calum 5 not out, and Harry 2 not out) and there were no dropped catches again.Some momentum is building.
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Stanford-Le-Hope 5ths vs. Rayleigh Eagles

Due to some problems with the second pitch at Basildon a planned Eagles and Dragons double home game turned into one team at home and one away. Somehow I ended up providing the teas for the home game whilst captaining the away side. Brian is definitely a good negotiator.

Anyway a side turned up at Corringham to play Stanford-le-Hope’s 5th team many of whom had been playing for their Fourths due to availability problems. Winning the toss I elected to bat first and sought volunteers to open. Rebecca spoke up and after that deafening silence. Eventually Matt, playing his second game this year, said he’d do it if no-one else did. I always like an enthusiastic volunteer.

Conditions were clearly difficult with the ball keeping very low. Not a surprise really given the damp conditions. Matt and Rebecca started carefully and, unfortunately, Rebecca got about the only ball to bounce in the whole match and gloved a catch. 9-1

 

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Week ending 17 June :All seven Saturday sides win

 

The 1st XI were at home to second placed Ingatestone 1st XI and batting first totalled 247-6, Danny White (127*) and Marcus Cornish (52) leading the scoring. In reply Ingatestone were bowled out for 115, Jason Ox and Keith Sharp taking 3 wickets each the latter with a hat trick.

The 2nd XI travelled to Willow Herbs 1st XI who batted first and were bowled out for 161, Trevor Nunn taking 4-39 and Chris Frost 3-10. Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 4 wickets, Chris Frost (40*), Neil Henson (39) and Andy Impey (34) top scoring.

The 3rd XI were away to Tillingham 2nd XI who batting first scored 106 all out, John Stirk (4-30), Nick Green (3-30) and Mark Acraman (1-9) off 9 overs were the pick of the bowlers. Rayleigh scored 163-4 to win by 6 wickets, Kalpesh Patel (26*) and Darren Smith (26) being the main contributors.

The 4th XI were at home to Canvey Island 2nd XI, who scored 128-6 in their 45 overs, Nathan Healey taking 3-23. Rayleigh scored 129-2 in reply, Richard Verrinder (58*) and Brad Walker (33) top scoring.

The 5th XI played Rayne 2nd XI at Purleigh. Rayne batted first and were bowled out for 56, Luke Sullivan taking 4-7 and Matt Dobson taking 4-9. Rayleigh passed this score for the loss of 2 wickets.

The 6th (Dragons) XI were at home to Rankins 4th XI and batting first scored 112, Sam Martin top scoring with 22.

Rankins were bowled out for 53, Josh Jones taking 5-5 off 5.1 overs.

The 6th (Eagles) XI were away at Stanford-le-Hope 5th XI and batting first scored 191-7, Matt Belcher (112) and Alex James (54*) both acheiving personal best scores. In reply Stanford with quite a few 4th XI players playing were bowled out for 118, Matt Belcher taking 4-9.

 The Women & Girls XI batted first against Maldon and scored 101-3, Kelly Castle 28*, Rebecca Holyoak 25* and Michelle King 15. Maldon were bowled out for 39, Kelly Castle and Louise Harmsworth both taking 3 wickets. 　

The Sunday XI were well beaten by Westcliff who scored 246-7 Matt Gilmore 3-33, Rayleigh being bowled out for111.

South Essex District Cricket Board Colts League matches

Rayleigh Under 13As 119-9 Conor Slough 22 Joe Barnett 18 not out Benfleet Under 13s 92-4
Rayleigh won by 27 runs

Rayleigh Under 11As 304 gross , lost 10 wickets, net 254
Benfleet Under 11As 265 gross, lost 10 wickets, net 215.
Rayleigh won by 39 runs

Rayleigh Under 11Bs played a friendly against Southend on Sea Echo Monarch Trojans and lost by 17 runs.

 

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Rayleigh U13B vs Eastwood U13

Team: Jordan J. (capt.), Harry D., Jamie B., Alec B., David W., Liam H., Alex B., Callum B., Jamie C. (w/k), Adam B., Andrew G.

 

On a bright and sunny Sunday morning we turned up to play our first home game of the season. With 11 players. Ben M-J had been away on holiday, got back too late to say he was available so turned up on spec. As a reward he got to field for Eastwood since they only had 10 players. So first gold star to Ben for keeping his enthusiasm throughout the game.

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Wickford U13 vs. Rayleigh U13B

Team: Elliot D (capt.), Cameron M., Adam B., David W., Liam H., Adam F., Callum B., Ben M-J., Jamie C. (w/k)

 

On a cold, overcast day 9 of us turned up at Wickford to play a friendly.    Only when I got there did I realise that the team we were playing was their A team making the challenge of 9 against 11 a bit harder.  Losing the toss we were told to field first, something Elliott – the captain appointed with no notice on the morning – would have done anyway.

 

Since it was a friendly we decided to play pairs cricket – 4 overs a pair, runs deducted for loss of wickets.

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Match report v Hadleigh Under 13s : 10 June

Hadleigh Under 13s (36-9) lost to Rayleigh Under 13As (39-0) by 10 wkts

 

On a sunny Sunday morning, skipper Conor won the toss and elected to field. Josh and Matt opened the bowling as usual and the first 5 overs went for just 11 runs, with Josh picking up wicket, clean bowling one of the openers.

Mihir and Conor then came on and their combined 6 overs went for just another 11 runs with Conor picking up a wicket, also bowled.

Henry and Owen then came on and in an excellent spell of accurate bowling, Owen picked up a superb 4 wickets for just 5 runs, with 2 catches from Conor and Henry. Henry too picked up a wicket with another bowled, before Harry took their last wicket with a wicket maiden thanks to a smart catch by Calum.

Hadleigh had posted a total of 36, thanks to the aforementioned bowling and catching, as well as a great run out from Harry and an assured debut behind the stumps from Joe.

In reply, Max and Joe opened the batting and knocked the required runs off in just under 7 overs in a chanceless partnership of 39. Max ended up on 14 not out and Joe top scoring with 18 not out.

So an excellent result with 7 different bowlers being used in only 15 overs and with 5 of them taking a wicket. There were no dropped catches and 3 successful ones and a great debut by Joe. The batting featured some great running including 2 3s and no chances given.

Well done to all the boys.

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Under 13As v Pegasus & Corringham U13s Bradford Cup 2nd round 27.5.12

Score: Rayleigh (108-0) beat Pegasus & Corringham (79-7) by 29 runs
Three days on from the 1st round victory, Rayleigh were away again in the second round to Pegasus & Corringham. On a glorious Sunday morning at the most picturesque of grounds, Pegasus won the toss and elected to bowl.
A super innings of 37 retired from Matt, solidly supported by an ailing Max (21 not out), got Rayleigh off to a near perfect start – Matt’s innings included a big six over mid-off. They put on 87 before Matt’s retirement, and a quick-fire 12 not out from Craig Smith ensured that Rayleigh passed 100 for the 2nd time in 3 days, posting a testing 109 for victory.
In reply, Pegasus got off to a good start themselves scoring 32 for the 1st wicket. However, this took them nearly 9 overs to do so. Once the breakthrough had been made, Mihir (3-10) and Owen (1-11) squeezed the opposition with some impressive bowling. There was no let up as Henry, Craig, Calum and Alec all bowled accurately to stifle Pegasus further and it was left to Josh to bowl the last over which saw 3 wickets fall, a good run out from Mihir and a solid catch from skipper Conor. Pegasus finished on 79-7.
Another good all round performance with 9 bowlers being used, and no catches dropped. The 3rd round sees us in with teams from the other districts as the adventure continues.
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U13As v Pegasus & Corringham U13s Bradford Cup 2nd Round 27.5.12

Score: Rayleigh (108-0) beat Pegasus & Corringham (79-7) by 29 runs
 Three days on from the 1st round victory, Rayleigh were away again in the second round to Pegasus & Corringham.  On a glorious Sunday morning at the most picturesque of grounds, Pegasus won the toss and elected to bowl.
 A super innings of 37 retired from Matt, solidly supported by an ailing Max (21 not out), got Rayleigh off to a near perfect start – Matt’s innings included a big six over mid-off.  They put on 87 before Matt’s retirement, and a quick-fire 12 not out from Craig Smith ensured that Rayleigh passed 100 for the 2nd time in 3 days, posting a testing 109 for victory.
 In reply, Pegasus got off to a good start themselves scoring 32 for the 1st wicket.  However, this took them nearly 9 overs to do so.  Once the breakthrough had been made, Mihir (3-10) and Owen (1-11) squeezed the opposition with some impressive bowling.  There was no let up as Henry, Craig, Calum and Alec all bowled accurately to stifle Pegasus further and it was left to Josh to bowl the last over which saw 3 wickets fall, a good run out from Mihir and a solid catch from skipper Conor.  Pegasus finished on 79-7.
 Another good all round performance with 9 bowlers being used, and no catches dropped.  The 3rd round sees us in with teams from the other districts as the adventure continues.
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Rayleigh U13As v Hadleigh U13s Bradford Cup 1st Round

Result: Hadleigh (84-6) lost to Rayleigh (109-7) by 25 runs
 
The second match of the season was a midweek re-arranged cup match away to Hadleigh.  Thankfully, the weather was glorious and the pitch and outfield bouncier than Sunday’s affair at Rawreth.  The Hadleigh skipper won the toss and inserted Rayleigh.
 
Rayleigh, with a changed batting line-up from Sunday got off to a poor start against some good opening bowling.  Two early 4s from Matt belied what was to follow as Rayleigh sank to 12-4 off of 3 overs.  That brought Conor to the crease and in conjunction with opener Max, they put on 60 runs for the 5th wicket to steady the ship.  Max fell for 11, but Conor went on to make 35 not out, including a big 6 over square leg.  Further quick runs and some expensive extras enabled Rayleigh to post a score of 109-7.
 
Rayleigh got off to the best possible start with Matt taking a wicket with the 1st ball of the Hadleigh innings.  He did the same in his next over, but despite this, Hadleigh were ahead of the required run rate at the end of the opening spell.  4 tight overs from Conor costing just 8 runs began to bring the run rate under control.  The tide firmly swung when Max (2-7) had their top scorer caught by Conor for 21 and excellent back up bowling from Calum (0-8), Henry (1-1), and Owen (1-5) saw Rayleigh comfortably home in the end by 25 runs. 
 
A much better effort all round.  There was a  bigger total than Sunday with fewer dot balls and more boundaries with the bat, and all 10 outfield players contributed with the ball.  There were no droppped catches and a good start behind the stumps from Harry.  The 2nd round quickly follows – away to Pegasus & Corringham on Sunday, where hopefully, the boys can continue to improve.