Needing only 1 point they achieved it within 20 minutes of start as Ethan Collier (3 for 20) picked a bowling point with two early wickets.  Alan Hampton (1 for 5) removed the other opener and when Lee Cogger (4 for 36) and Adam Rayner (1 for 19) replaced them the middle order crumbled and once Chris Knope stumped the only batsman putting up resistance off Lee’s bowling the visitors found themselves all out for 96 in the 34th over.  Amith Lokesh (1 for 9) mopping up at the end.

After the break Frindsbury picked up two early wickets but Alan Hampton (25) batted steadily as  wickets continued to fall round him.  However, Dan Covey (10 no) and Amith Lokesh (10 no) also batted sensibly to ensure the win as the League Champions crossed the line with 2 wickets and 27 balls to spare.

Congratulations to captain Adam Rayner securing promotion in his second year as captain and also for winning the league bowling award.  Also to all those who played for 2nd XI.  The team won 15 of their 18 matches and was 19 points clear of their closest rivals.

The 1s travelled to Sibton Park and was put into the field.  Joe Mills (1 for 38) picked up his normal early wicket but Sibton Park dug in and put on 68 before the next wicket.  One brings two with the other batsman following 10 runs later.  Ben Wiebe-Williams (1 for 45) and a superb spell from Harry Mantle (9 overs 1 for 10)  both picking up the wickets.   The home team rallied again and the next partnership was for 79 with Tom Carey (2 for 41) finally making the breakthrough as Sibton Park reached 197 for 5 off their 45 overs.

The wheel of fortune or the wheel of fate fell upon the 1s as team chased the runs down.  A fine 44 from No. 4 Tom Carey pushed the score along but at 105 for 7 the team had a long way to go. Fortunately an excellent 8th wicket partnership from Matt Lewis (11) and no. 9 batsman Rick Dale (56 no) got the team close but with the home team sensing victory Ricky and Mike Willis (19 no) powered their way home scoring 20 off the last two overs to win the match with 2 wickets and a comfortable 1 ball to spare.

Well done to all those who played in the 1s this year. It has been a tough year but a great way to finish the season

The 3s travelled to Dartford for their last game of the season under the stand-in captaincy of Chris Wood who unfortunately lost the toss and was put into bat.  Father and son duo of Nilesh and Aaryan Rajgor opened the batting together for the first time.  Unfortunately it was not to last long as Nilesh was bowled by a good bowling attack who continued as they started with only Aaryan reaching double figures with a hard earned 20 from 77 balls as the team was bowled out for 44 in the 31st over.  Special mentions to Phil Danbury for his valiant defence of 0 off 27 balls and captain Chris Wood for parting wise advice to his young batting partner and then ignoring it himself !!

Dartford took just 9.4 overs to polish off the runs with the loss of no wickets.

Again well done to 3s who have always played the game with the right spirit and attitude and made the Club proud

Proud Opening pair 3rd XI v Dartford – September 2025

The Sunday XI travelled Saltwood and was put into the field. Ben Wiebe-Williams picked up 3 for 27 and Aaryan Rajgor (2 for 10) and Amith Lokesh (2 for 18) as the home team found themselves all out in the 33rd over for 146.   Haris Khan (1 for 17), Dan Covey (1 for 22) and a run out from Toby Heather being responsible for the other wickets.

Captain Tom Carey missed out scoring 1000 runs for the season but still deserves high praise as he still won the batting award not only for the Division 3 East but also across the whole of the Kent Village League and amazing achievement.  Wickets fell early but a superb 67 from Yuvraj Rajgor supported by his brother Aaryan (24) and Toby Heather (20) did all the damage as the team crossed the line wit two wickets and 5 ½ overs to spare.   The team secured second place in the League which is a huge success and congratulations to all those that turned out on a Sunday

The 1s entertained Offham in a must win relegation game.  Offham won the toss and elected to bowl. Joe Mills (8 overs 2 for 12) and Ricky Dale (8 overs 1 for 20) bowled extremely well and picked up early wickets to put the visitors under pressure.  Tom Carey (2 for 31) and Harry Mantle (1 for 36) met stiff resistance but managed to remove the middle order.  Kesha Rajadurai (3 for 30) finally removed the opener and between himself and Amith Lokesh (1 for 8) they finished off the tail as Offfham found themselves all out for 140 in the 39th over.

Bapchild lost their openers early after the break but a fine 40 from Matt Lewis steadied the ship but wickets fell with no other batsman reaching double figures as the team found themselves all out for 92 in the 34th over.  The loss meant the 1s will be relegated next season to division 6 after a tough season

The 2s travelled to The Mote and was put into the field. Ethan Collier (9 overs 3 for 5) and Haris Khan (9 overs 3 for 19) ripped through the top order.   Adam Rayner (9 overs 2 for 21) and Daniel Covey (1 for 43) carried on the good work as home team tried to rebuild leaving Alan Hampton (1 for 6) to wrap up the innings as The Mote found themselves all out for 113 at the end of the 39th over.

An early wicket allowed the opposition a glimmer of hope but a fine 40 from opener Paul Surridge supported by Ben Fulton (10) allowed the team to push on and Chris Hogg (24no) and Tom Gunner (26no) saw the team home comfortably with 7 wickets and 9 overs to spare.    The win meant the 2s will be promoted to division 8 next year and they require only 1 point in the last game to go up as champions.

The 3s game was cancelled as The Mote 4s conceded and resigned from the league ensuring the 3s will continue to play in Division 12 next season

The Sunday XI were at home to bottom of the league Chestfield who decided to bat first.  Ethan Collier (2 for 6) and Haris Khan (2 for 2) repeated their Saturday performance as they once again removed the top order. Ben Wiebe-Williams (3 for 5)  and Amith Lokesh (1 for 16) continued the fine bowling performance  leaving Toby Heather (1 for 6) to mop up as the visitors were bowled out for 47 at the end of the 20th over

Three early wickets saw a small wobble until Tom Carey (22 no) and Amith Lokesh (5 no) saw the team over the line with 7 wickets to spare in just 11 overs.

The win guarantees the team with at least 3rd position in the league.

At home the 2s lost the toss and was put into bat. Alan Hampton (43) and Chris Knope (28) put on a 80 run opening partnership before Chris was given out LBW.   Alan succumbed  just two runs later leaving Paul and Will Surridge to rebuild.  Unfortunately dad Paul decided to run son Will out before shortly afterwards giving a caught and bowled to remove himself.   Adam Rayner (19no) and Steve Roberts (22) put on a 43 run partnership to steady the innings and Linc Bryden added 33 (not out) at the end as the team reached a respectable 192 for 5 from their 40 overs.

After the break good bowling and good fielding put pressure the visitors from the start.  Ethan Collier (2 for 19) removed both openers early and with Steve Roberts taking  1 for 8 from his 9 overs it was always goung to be a tough chase from that point for Holborough.  They tried to re group but Amith Lokesh (2 for 22) picked up a brace with a good variation in speed and flight including a stumping from Chris Knope.  Toby Heather fielded exceptionally and his low throw from the boundary saw a good runout as the batting team collapsed to 54 for 6.  Dan Covey (1 for 18) bowled well and Adam Rayner accurate bowling picked up 3 for 8 including a superb diving catch from Amith as Holborough was bowled out for 90 in the 33rd over.  The 2s require just 9 points from two games to secure promotion.

The 1s travelled to Mersham Sports and elected to bat.  Four early wickets meant the team found themselves 19 for 4 and a up hill struggle.  Ricky Dale (31) and Joe Mills (12) tried to re-build but once dismissed only Ben Wiebe-Williams (13) and Tyler Wassell (11) reached double figures as the team found themselves all out for 103 in the 31st over.

Mersham knocked the runs off in just 17.1 overs with the loss of no wickets

Teh 3s and Sunday XI did not have games this weekend

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The 1s travelled to Borstal and elected to bat.   Unfortunately four of the top 5 failed to reach double figures with only Jame Weller (60) putting up any resistance.  Ricky Dale (20) and James Sutton (25) supported James from the middle order but once out wickets tumbled as the team reached 169 for 9 off their 45 overs.

A strong batting order from the home team saw them home with 3.1 overs and 7 wickets to spare. Rick Dale (1for 24), Harry Mantle (1 for 38) and James Weller (1 for 20) picking up the wickets

The 2s entertained Cobham and elected to field.  The visitors started strongly until Will Surridge caught one of the openers off Haris Khan (1 for 21).   The pressure was kept on Amith Lokesh (7 overs 0 for 24) and Archie Covey (7 overs 2 for 17) both bowled well.  Cobham felt comfortable reaching 90 for 3 but Dan Covey (4 for 11) and Adam Rayner (3 for 6) destroyed the remaining batting for just 16 runs

Chris Knope (50 no) opened the batting with Paul Surridge (18) and they reached 68 before the first wicket.  Three more wickets fell before Chris steered the team across the line with 17.1 overs to spare – a win by 6 wickets leaving them still top of the division

The 3s travelled to Minster and unfortunately came up against a much stronger team then expected.  Glenn Kennett was dismissed for 9 but Kev Miles (40) and Tony Corollo (29) put on a good 2nd wicket stand.   Eythn Corollo (14) and Celeb Deveson (11) chipped in but a calypso 40 from captain Linc Bryden towards the back end of the innings saw the team reach a respectable 175 for 9 from their 40 overs.

Unfortunately Minsters batting line up proved to strong as their overseas player scored a ton.  Minster crossed the line with 9 wickets and 15 overs to spare.  Henry Louden (1 for 36) picking up the only wicket and the only other highlight being Kev Miles difficult attempt to catch a snow ball in swirling winds and brilliant sunshine ……. so he tells us !!!!

The Sunday XI were away to Nelson who put Bapchild into the field.  Haris Khan (1 for 32) and Ethan Collier (2 for 18) made early breakthroughs as the home team found themselves 13 for 2.   Nelson tried to rally but good bowling from Ben Wiebe-Williams (6  overs 0 for 5) and Archie Covey (5 overs 1 for 17) kept the pressure on.  Amith Lokesh (2 for 25) and Dan Covey (3 for 17) broke any resistance and Ella Hadler (5 overs for 13) also bowled well at the end as Nelso were restricted to 145 for 9 from their 40 overs

Tom Carey (86 no) and Jame Weller (26) put on an 84 run opening stand which took the game away from Nelson and the team crossed the line with 5 wickets and 15 overs to spare

The 1s were at home against Tonbridge CC and on winning the the toss decided to put the visitors into bat.  Joe Mills (1 for 37) once again picked up an early wicket and was supported well by Wassell Tyler (0 for 29).  However, Tonbridge’s remaining top order batted well all scoring over 25 a piece but Ricky Dale (1 for 35) and Harry Mantle (1for 33) made the crucial breakthroughs.  Each time the visitors tried to rebuild the bowlers pegged them back and when Tom Carey (3 for 20)  and Kesha Rajdurai (2 for 41) removed the middle order Tonbridge was kept to just 201 for 8 in their 45 overs.

Tom (51) and James Weller (45) put on an opening stand of 120 to set the chase up and although Tonbridge picked up wickets 33 from Joe Mills, 24 from Mike Willis and a swash buckling 15 from Tom Gunner saw the team home with two overs and 6 wickets to spare.

The 2s travelled to Upchurch and was put into the field.  The home team got off to a reasonable start but Ethan Collier (3 for 55)  and Haris Khan (2 for 26) pegged them back taking three wickets between as the score reached 68 for 3.  Upchurch’s opener together with their middle order put on 111 for the loss just two wickets before Dan Covey (1 for 44) and the returning Ethan made the breakthroughs.  Adam Rayner picked up one wicket (1 for 40) and Archis Covey bowled well (0 for 28) as Upchurch reached 193 for 8 off their 40 overs.

An early wicket didnt help the chase but Paul (25) and Will (29) Surridge batted well and similarly to the first inning the team found themselves 56 for 3.  Unfortunately the similarity stopped there as wickets tumbled as the team lost 6 wickets for just 40 runs.  Dan Covey (36 no) and Archie Covey (14 no) dug in and batted sensibly picking up valuable batting points putting on 44 runs as the team finished on 140 for 9 at the close of play.

The 3s were at home to Sheppey and decided to field.   Henry Louden (2 for 15) set the tone early removing two batsman in two balls and Lee Cogger (2 for 22) also picked up a brace to put the pressure on the visitors.    Eythan Carollo (2 for 25) joined the party of braces helped by a top class “one for the highlight reel” catch from Tony Hadfield and Aaryan Rajgor (3 for 13) bucked the trend picking up 3 wickets using both seam and spin.   George Ward (5 overs 0 for 18) bowled well and Nilesh Rajgor (1 for 1) finished the visitors innings as Sheppey found themselves all out for 97 at the end of the 38th over.

Lee (25) and Aaryan (12) got the teeam off to a good start and Tony (23) and Tony Corollo (37no) saw the team almost to line as the 3s passed the target 10 overs and 7 wickets to spare

Play ing at home the 2s decided to bowl in what proved to be a  good decision.  Ethan Collier (1 for 13) broke through with the first wicket when the score was on 10 however, their opponents Holcombe and Bluebell rallied reaching 46 with no further loss.  Archie Covey (4 for 15) removed the stubborn pair and wickets tumbled thereafter with no further batsman reaching double figures.  Archie supported by Adam Rayner who took 3 for 8 and Dan Covey’s 1 for 5 combined with a runout from Will Surridge saw the visitors all out for 79 in the 32nd over.

Holcombe picked up and early wicket and with a good opening attack it was important not to lose wickets.  Paul and Will Surridge saw the majority of the openers overs allowing Chris Knope (29) and Adam (28 no) to knock the runs off with 11.2 overs and 5 wickets to spare.

The 1s travelled to Linton Park and elected to field whick looked initially to be a good decision when Joe Mills (1 for 17 from 9 overs) picked up an early wicket.  The home team dug in and the top and middle order batted well creating small but valuable partnerships reaching 195 for 7 from their allotted 45 overs. Ricky Dale (2 for 41) and Tom Carey (2 for 41) both picked up a pair and Harry Mantle (1 for 38) and Haris Khan (1 for 58) picking up the other  two wickets

James Weller (31) and Tom Carey (23)  got the team off to a good start but wickets fell regularly as the team found themselves all out for 156 in the 44th over.  Ricky Dale (24), Will Cosstick (13) and Nick Page (10) being the other batsman to reach double figures.

The 3s travelled to Old Wilsonians with just 10 men and were put into the field.  Their openers bat well reaching 147 before the loss of the first wicket.  Amith Lokesh (2 for 34) and Aaryan Rajgor (2 for 61) picked up wickets as the home team reached 222 for 4 off their 40 overs

It was a steep hill to climb and with Kev Miles hobbling off injured at the end of the first innings the hill got steeper.   Arayan (11) and Amith  (18) got the team off to a steady start and Tony Hadfield chipped in with 10.  A captains inning from Linc Bryden (45) supported by Ollie Julier returning from injury (14) added runs to the score but the team could only must 115 for 7  off the 40 overs against some good bowling.

There was no Sunday game this week

The Bapchild CC 2025 tour took place last week with 22 players heading to Devon on Sunday.

Golf, Padel, Karaoke, Spa …… and some cricket filled the week.

On Monday they played Sidbury CC, whose ground was picturesque, in a T20 match and knotched up a win

On Tuesday they played Paighton CC, a Premier Division side, and regardless of the late night the night before would made no difference to the result

On Wednesday they played Chudleigh CC in another T20 and just missed out in a good game

There is a 10 page report and the printable elements are above

It was agreed the tour was the best of those in recent years and it was great to see a mixture of ages taking part.    Many thanks to Lincoln Bryden for organising another great tour.

We look forward to the 2026 tour.

Away to Linton Park 2s the team elected to field. Tom Gunner (2 for 30) removed both openers but at 43 for 2 the home side looked comfortable until Ethan Collier (1 for 21) and Archie Covey took two quick wickets for just 2 runs.  Archie (3 for 24) continued to remove the middle order and captain Adam Rayner mopped up with 4 for 12 supported by Dan Covey (5 overs 0 for 10) and Amith Lokesh (4 overs 0 for 15) as Linton Park were all out for 114 in the 37 over.

In a similar way to the first innings the team looked comfortable at 53 for 3 with opener Chris Wood  .(27) scoring well.  However 3 wickets for 9 runs saw the pressure start to build but the team edged closer to the required target and at 87 for 6 looked like they were almost home.  The game was not finished when the home team picked up 3 more wickets for 5 runs and at 92 for 9 Linton Park sensed victory.  Ethan Collier (23 no) and Ben Gunner (10 no) decided differently as they saw Bapchild home in the first ball of the 28th over with one wicket to spare.

The 1s played Upchurch at home and were put into bat. The team got off to a reasonable start and at 73 for 2 hoped to build a platform.  Unfortunately Tom Carey’s dismissal (51) dented the hopes as the team tried to rebuild partnerships Nick Page (20), James Sutton (10) Ricky Dale (18) and Ben Wiebe-Williams (19) all chipped in but the team found themselves all out 141 with three balls of the innings remaining.

Ben picked up an early wicket but their overseas player proved key as Upchurch crossed the line inthe 27th over with 8 wickets to spare – Harry Mantle (1 for 24) picking up the other wicket.

The 3s entertained Linton Park 3s in the weekends double header.  Put into bat Kev Miles (48) and Aaryan Rajgor (12) got the team off to a strong start.  Wickets fell after drinks but a 50+run partnership between captain Linc Bryden (33) and The Chairman (24 no) got the innings going again and a quick fire 10 from Will Roe at the death saw the team reach 161 for 7 off their 40 overs

A couple of early chances went begging but the Linton openers then gave nothing away as they crossed the line comfortable wit 9 wickets and 4.1 overs to spare – Lincoln (1 for 20) picking up the only wicket

The Sunday XI did not have  game this weekend

On a rain affected Saturday where both the 1st XI and 3rd XI matches were cancelled the ground staff made a valiant effort to get the pitch ready in what became a delayed and reduced over match.

Snodland top of the table that morning elected to field and felt it to be the right choice when taking three early wickets.   Alan Hampton (43) and  captain Adam Rayner (22) steadied the ship and added valuable runs however, once they were both dismissed wickets began to fall regularly but a 17 not out from Archie Covey at the end would prove to be even more valuable.

Although Snodland lost two early wickets they looked comfortable at 52 for 3.  Ethan Collier (2 for 27) had removed the opener who was scoring freely. Alan Hampton bowled superbly taking 1 for 13 from 8 overs but it was Daniel Covey spell of 7 overs 5 for 24 that ripped the middle order apart with Adam Rayner (2 for 21) returning to pick up a brace meant the visitors were bowled out for 89 in the 30th over allowing the 2nd team top of the table.

The Sunday team were also playing top of the league Herne and again on a very damp pitch.   Electing to bat Bapchild scored slowly reaching just 110 for 6 in their reduced 34 over innings.  James Weller (27) Tom Carey (15) and Nick Page (25) getting the lions share of the runs.

Herne started strongly reaching 50 for no loss but Amith Lokesh (2 for 16) made the breakthrough.  Herne kept edging towards the target and at 70 for 2 it looked like they would reach the target.  However good bowling saw a massive collapse as the visitors lost 8 wickets for 36 runs leaving them just 4 runs short.  Ethan Collier (3 for 13), Tom Carey (1 for 9),  Dan Covey (1 for 13), Aaryan Rajgor (2 for 13) and Ella Hadler (1 for 16) all picked up runs in a good win

The U14 game was abandoned on Sunday as was the U12 game the following Thursday

Bapchild decide to bat but lost an early wicket.  However a good stand from Tom Carey (25) and Matt Lewis (64) got the team back on track. Three quick wickets put the pressure back on but a 46 from Ricky Dale helped the team reach 205 for 9 off their 45 overs.

Addington started well keeping up with the run rate comfortably until Harry Mantle (9 overs 2 for 18) and Ricky Dale (2 for 48) made the break through with four wickets falling quickly.   Addington rallied and the middle order dug in taking singles and hitting the bad ball.   James Sutton broke the partnership with a run out and Tom Carey caught the new batsman in the deep who was looking dangerous. Addington kept on for the win and a one stump run out from Tom Carey looked to be enough to stop it from happening.  The visitors now required 24 from the last two overs but good bowling from Joe Mills and Tom meant Addington finished on 197 for 7 at the end of their innings leaving them 8 runs short.

The 2s travelled to Dartford and elected to field.   The home team got off to a solid start scoring 46 before Tom Gunner (1 for 32) made the breakthrough.  Alan Hampton and Adam Rayner (2 for 33) came on at the change picking up three wickets between them for just no runs.  Dartford dug in but a run out by Archie Covey followed up by him taking a wicket on his return to the Club made another breakthrough. Alan (3 for 25) and returning to the attack Ethan Collier (1 for 29)  both picked up further wickets as Darford slumped to 109 for 8.  Unfortunately Dartford’s wicket keeper and their number 10 & 11 decide the innings was not lost and put on a 44 and 42 run partnership respectively losing their final wicket on the last ball of the match as they reached 197.

An early wicket put on pressure but Alan Hampton (39) and returning Ben Fulton (23) steadied the ship but on Ben’s dismissal similar to the first innings two further wickets fell for just 1 run. Adam Rayner (24 no)  tried to build partnership but apart from Tom Gunner (15) no other batsman managed double figures as the team found themselves all out for 133 in the 37th over.

The 3s entertain Orpington Ocelots who they had beaten on the first game of the league season.   Put into the field Henry Louden (1 for 26) and Linc Bryden opened the bowling with Linc (1 for 11) mading the breakthrough. Ethyn Corollo (1 for 18) debuting at senior level picked up his first senior wicket as the visitors found themselves 17 for 2.  Jay Sharma spun his way through the middle order picking up his best senior figures of 9 overs 4 for 32.   Tony Corollo chipped in with a wicket (1 for 24) helped by a great catch by Henry Louden and Ella Hadler (5 overs 0 for 16) kept it tight as the vistors were kept to 130 for 9 off their allotted 40 overs

Two early wickets left Aaryn Rajgor (13) and Tony Corollo (14) to steady the ship but three wickets for 14 runs out the pressure back on.  Caleb Deveson (32no) and Linc (30) put on a 41 run partnership bringing the game closer to Bapchild.  With three runouts as the team tried to cross the line the final over saw the Club needing 12 and agonisingly falling just 2 short.  A great game for both teams.

The Sunday XI didn’t have a game this week.