The 1s travelled to Leeds & Broomfield and were put into bat Matt Lewis (35) and James Weller (24) got the team off to a good start with a 59 run opening partnership.  Chris Knope (27) and Owen Harrison (24) carried on the good work building a solid platform as the team reached 144 for 3.  However,  5 wickets  for just 10 runs brought the home team back into the game.  Ben Wiebe-Williams (20) and Tyler Wassell (17) put on a 39 run partnership for the 9th wicket before the team was finally bowled out for 190 in the 39th over.

Leeds & Broomfield always a strong batting line up started well but two wickets in quick succession left them 89 for 3.  However,  their mid-order carried on from where the top order had started and they crossed the line with 4 wickets and 5 overs to spare. Tyler Wassell (2 for 46), Amith Lokesh (2 for 29) and Owen Harrison (1 for 26) picking up the wickets.

The 2s were at home to Upchurch and were put into the field.  The opening batsman score well before being pegged back.  Unfortunately a middle order partnership saw the runs continue rack up as the visitors ended their innings on 230 for 9 and probably 40 runs more than they should have had. Adam Rayner 4 for 22 off 7 overs being the pick of the bowling.

Three quick wickets after tea left the team struggling but a steady partnership from Adam Rayner (30) and Aaryan Rajgor scoring a back to back 50 put them back into contention.  Ethan Collier (31), Toby Heather (17) and Tom Gunner (19) almost got the team over the line but in the end they came up just 20 runs finishing on 210 for 9.

The 3s entertained Linton Park and were put into the field.  Phil Danbury ripped through the top order taking an excellent 4 for 24 off 9 overs supported well by captain Linc Bryden (5 overs 0 for 12).   Joshua Rose bowled well for his 4 overs, 0 for 15 which should have been 1 for 11, had he been supported better by his captain.  Emily Surridge bowling for the first time in Senior cricket proved her all rounder skills as she took 4 for 6 in her devastating 4 over spell.  Isaac Gregory-Bourne’s (1 for 19) tidied up at the end as the visitors found themselves all out for 83 in the 28th over.

Glenn Kennett (14)  and Simon Rose (48 no) got the team off to a good start and 14 no for Tony Hadfield saw the 3s cross the line in the 21st over with 8 wickets to spare gaining 20 valuable points.

The Sunday XI hosted Leybourne who decided to bat. their top 5 all reached double figures. James Weller (2 for 21), Dan Covey (1 for 29) and Ben Gregory-Bourne finally removing the stubbon to order between them. After that the remaining batsman only score 6 between them as Ben (3 for 37) and son Isaac (2 for 24) whipped through the tail end leaving the visitors on 166 for 8 at the close of the innings.

Leybourne’s opening bowlers took 4 quick wickets after tea and the team looked on the back foot however a superb 67 no from James Weller supported by Ben Wiebe-Williams (21), Dan Covey (26) and Amith Lokesh (11 no) saw the team home with 4 wickets and 4 overs to spare.

The 1s were at home to Folkestone and was put into the field.   Folkestone batted steadily with Bapchild picking up three wickets however a middle or stand meant the visitors ended up on 222 for 7 after their 45 overs. Ben Wiebe-Williams (2 for 52), Ricky Dale (2 for 47), Kesha Rajadurai (2 for 41) and Tyler Wassell (1 for 29) picking up the wickets.

After tea the team were going well on 130 for 4 after 26 overs before lightening brought the game to an end as the match was abandoned.  Mike Willis was on 71 no at the time and going strong

The 2nd XI had a similar story in their away match against Gore Court.  Gore Court found themselves all out in the 34th over for 132.  Haris Khan (4 for 21), Henry Louden (3 for 22), Adam Rayner (2 for 36) picking up the wickets.

The team never got to bat as the storm meant the game was abandoned.

The 3s faired better with the weather in their visit to Town Malling although they did play for some considerable time in the rain

After electing to field a strong Ton Malling batting line up proved difficult to breakdown as they put 208 for 2 in their 40 overs. Simon Rose (1 for 38) picking up the only wicket.

The chase was always going to be difficult especially when Chris Wood has to retire hurt due to an injury obtained when fielding.  Kev Miles (19) and Simon Rose got the team to 50 before the first wicket and Simon carried the team as wickets fell reaching 87 no at the end of the innings with the score on 141 for 5.

Sunday XI were at home to Staplehurst and got off to an excellent start after being put into bat.  Opener James Weller reached 61 before being caught and bowled and Yuvraj Rajgor was joined by his younger brother Aaryan.  Both batted superbly and was almost ruined when Yuvraj run a very close 2nd run to bring up his maiden century for the Club.  he went on to score 153 before being caught.  Not to be out done Aaryan (50 no) scored his maiden half century for the Club as the tea reached an impressive 286 for 3 off their 40 overs.

Both opening bowlers bowled well at the start (Ethan Collier 5 overs 0 for 9, and Archic Covey 5 overs 2 for 17).  Isaac Gregory-Bourne (3 for 20) continued to take wickets in his first season at senior level.  Toby Heather (1 for 15) and Aaryan (2 for 1) finished off the game as Staplehurst found themselves all out in the 26th over

The 1st XI entertained Nonnington and elected to bat first.

The team got of to a good start with the first four batsman all reaching double figures including James Weller (31) and Owen Harrison (37) reaching the 30s.

A few wickets fell quickly but Ricky Dale (27 no) and Ben Wiebe-Williams (35) steadied the ship however the team found themselves all out in the 44th over for 186

Tyler Wassel  (1 for 16) made an early breakthrough suppoerted by Ben (0 for 18). Harry Mantle (3 for 25) and Tom Carey (2 for 11) ripped through the vistors line up leaving Amith Lokesh (1 for 19) and Ricky (2 for 13) to finish off as Nonnington found themselves all out for 107 in the 37th over.

The 2s  travelled to Southfleet and elected to bat.  Openers James Sutton (25) and Rob Kennett (36) got the team off to a great start however only James Newman (20 no) managed double figures after that and the team were bowled out for 102 in the 35th over.

The team bowled well after the break picking up 5 wickets before the home team crossed the line with just under 10 overs to spare.  Henry Louden (3 for 29),  Alan Hampton (1 for 11) and a run out by James Newman picking up the wickets.

The 3s entertained Orpington Ocelots and decided to bat first and lost a wicket early on.  Chris Wood (17) and Glenn Kennett (18) started buildng a partnership however wickets continued to fall with team finding themselves 40 for 5.  Linc Bryden (53) and Chris rebuilt for a second and the team reached 120 before being bowled out in the last over.

The visitors knocked off the runs in 31 overs losing just 3 wickets with Simon Rose (1 for 20) and Linc (2 for 31) picking up the wickets

The Sunday XI had a very short trip to Borden for their KVL match. Borden decided to bat and Ethan Collier (1 for 12)  picked up an early wicket.  Wickets fell regularly with Isaac Gregory Bourne (3 for 10), Arman Mohammdi (2 for 22), Archie Covey (1 for 20), Ben Gregory-Bourne (1 for 9) and Ben Wieve-Williams  (1 for 10) all getting in on the act.  Winston Roe (0 for 29) debuting for the Sunday XI also bowled well as the home team found themselves all out for 125.

Yuvraj (50 no) secured his first half century for the season and with Ethan Collier (45) just missing out the team won the match with 7 wickets and 9 overs to spare

The 1s travelled to Kings Hill and elected to field.  The home team got of to a steady start reaching 37 for no loss until Harry Mantle (2 for 38)  made the important first breakthrough.  Ricky Dale (2 for 19 off 9 overs) removed the other opener 14 runs later and Harry picked up his second shortly afterwards as King Hill found themselves 58 for 3.   Spin took over as Ricky picked up his brace and Tom Carey joined the attack and having an immediate effect.  His 4 for 16 of 9 overs removed the middle order and with both Amith Lokesh (1 for 35) and Matt Lewis (1 for 2) the home team found themselves all out in the 44th over for 144.

James Weller fell early on but Matt (50 no)  and Tom (50) put on a splendid 95 run partnership leaving returning Owen Harrison (14 no) and Matt to cross the line in the 30th over and by 8 wickets.

The 2s were at home to GNC CC GRFC and elected to bat.  The decision back fired as the team found themselves 17 for 4. However, a 101 run partnership from Adam Rayner (65 no) and James Sutton (40) put runs on board that could be defended as the team found themselves 147 for 6 at the close of the innings

After tea Alan Hampton picked up an early wicket with a caught and bowled diving one handed catch to his left that mat just win him Champagne Moment of the Year award and was supported well by Arche Covey (0 for 26 off 8 overs).   GNC knuckled down and the other opener together with the overseas player pushed the total slowly but comfortably to 91 for 1.   Alan returned for his second spell and had immediate effect picking up two wickets in his first over back.  Adam Rayner (1 for 35) chipped in with a wicket at the other end and when Alan picked up his 4th wicket (4 for 27) GNC looked liked they were on the back foot as the momentum swung back to Bapchild. The game could have gone either way but unfortunately a 6th wicket partnership meant the visitors crossed the line with 5 wickets and  6 balls to spare.

The 3s travelled to The Mote against a strong 4th XI.  Put into the field captain Linc Bryden (2 for 25) picked up an early wicket through a catch from Toby Cleaver.    The Mote batted agressively reaching 74 off the first 10 overs but a brace of wickets from Aaryan Rajgor (2 for 36) and Linc’s 2nd wicket the home team found themselves 84 for 4.   As The Mote still went agressive Simon Rose’s 7 for 3 help stemed the runs which included a catch by son Josh who also picked up a runout.   Ella Hadler  (2 for 28) bowled well as the home team were finally bowled out in the 36th over for 201.  A mention for Emily Surridge who did well going behind the stumps for the first time.

Kev Mile and Chris Wood (14) couldn’t repeat Chelsfield and wickets fell early.  Glen Kennett batted extremely well for his 41 but only Toby (10) and Linc (28 no) reached double figures after that as the team reached the end of the innings seven down and 78 runs short of the target.

The Sunday XI were home to Frittenden and chose to bat

An early wicket brought Tom and James together and runs began to flow.     Tom reached his highest ever score making 205 and then retiring while James also scored a ton before retiring.  Tyler Wassell (14) and debutant Dhanush Thyagaraj (10) chipped in as the team reached an impressive 348 for 3 off their allotted 40 overs

Isaac Gregory-Bourne (0 for 16) and dad Ben (0 for 32) bowled well upfront as did Ella Hadler (0 for 35).   Tyler Wassell (1 for 40) and Harry Mantle (2 for 62) picked up wickets at the end as the game fizzled out with Frittenden 148 runs short of the target on 208 for 4

After losing out on all three games on Saturday to the weather the Sunday XI travelled to an unbeaten Newenden and unfortunately lost the toss on a very damp pitch and were put into bat.

Tom Carey (34) and James Weller (37) got the team off to a good start but unfortunately only Toby Heather (13) and Amith Lokesh (10) managed to reach double figures afterwards as the team was bowled out for 126 in the 36th over.

Ethan Collier (2 for 13) and Ben Wiebe-Williams (2 for 31) took early wickets but the home team’s mid order rallied and despite Amith Lokesh (3 for 23) and Ella Hadler (1 for 44), Newenden managed to get over the line with just two wickets and 7.5 overs remaining leading to the Sunday team’s first loss of the season.

The 1s travelled to The Mote and was put into bat.   Openers Matt Lewis (88) and James Weller (63) got the team off to a steady start before unleashing after the second drinks break.   The 150 run opening partnership was finally broken and the middle order tried to continue to pile on the runs.  Wickets fell but at the close of the innings the team had reached a respectable 229 for 7.

The Mote also started steadily making 60 for no loss until Ricky Dale (1 for 31) made the important breakthrough.  The other opener fell shortly afterwards as Tom Carey (2 for 34) picked up a brace. Amith Lokesh added to the wickets and the home team found themselves 112 for 4.  The fifth wicket put on 62 and the game looked to be slipping away but a run out from Tyler Wassell and another wicket from Amith broke the partnership fully.   The Mote kept edging towards the target but Amith 3rd wicket (3 for 39) and another run out (Tom Carey) combined with two wickets from Ben Wiebe-Williams (2 for 54). Bapchild kept their nerve as James Sutton picked up a stumping on the last ball of the innings as The Mote needed a six to win.

The 2s were at home to New Ash Green and were put into the bat by the opposition.  An early wicket fell but a superb partnership from Rob Kennett (61) and Alan Hampton (20) under extremely difficult conditions from a good bowling attack.  The good work continues with Adam Rayner (33) and Paul Surridge (18) as the team managed to reach 167 for 6 off their 40 overs.

Ethan Collier (3 for 14) sliced through the top order supported by Adam (2 for 24).   Alan Hampton (2 for 17) bowled his normal economic 9 overs and with Aaryan Rajgor (1 for 30) and Tom Gunner (1 for 11)  The opposition fund themselves all out in the 31st over for 105.

The 3s had a short journey to Norton where new comers to the League Chelsfield, although from Orpington. play their home games. Chelsfield elected to bat and put on a very respectable 236 for 4 off their allotted overs.  Linc Bryden (2 for 14 from 9 overs), Phil Danbury (1 for 43) and Joshua Rose (1 for 33) picking up the wickets

It looked a goodscore but cometh the hour cometh the men as Chris Wood carried his bat scoring his maiden century (126 no) for the Club.  Chris was ably supported by Kev Miles (80 ret hurt) before Kev pulled a hamstring and hobbled off. Simon (9 no) helped finish the game as the team crossed the line with loss on no wickets and 6 ½ overs remaining.  Congratulations to Chris and Kev on an exceptional batting performance.

The Sunday Team played Chelsfield the next day in the Kent Village League.   This time Bapchild elected to field and openers Ethan Collier (0 for 10) and Ben Wiebe-Williams (1 for 8) put on early pressure. Debutant Naeem Sahak picked up his first wicket for the club (1 for 40) and Amith Lokesh (1 for 32) Ella Hadler (1 for 36) and Issac Gregory-Bourne (1 for 14) all picked up a wicket but it was Aaryan Rajgor’s 5 for 17 off just 3.4 overs that destroyed any resistance as the visitors found themselves all out for 172 in the 36th over

Yuvraj Rajgor (43), James Weller (74 no) and Toby Heather (43 no) meant the team continued their unbeaten run as the cruised over the line with 9 wickets and 7 overs to spare.

On winning an important toss out captain Tom Carey put the visitors into the field on the hottest day of the year so far.

Two early wickets put the team under pressure but Chris Knope (15) and Tom Carey (35) steadied the ship.  Nick Page (13) and  Ricky Dale (44) continued the good work with a 46 run partnership.  Amith Lokesh (10) and Ben Wiebe-Williams (19) both reached double figures and Tyler Wassell topped of a good batting performance with an excellent 35 not out including two big sixes …. well one as the other hit the tree three quarters of the way up for just a four.

Ben (1 for 24) and Tyler (3 for 15) whipped through the top order leaving opposition on the back foot at 25 for 4.    Ricky Dale (3 for 11 off 9 overs) and Harry Mantle (1 for 38) added the pressure as Street End struggled to 63 for 7.  Amith Lokesh (2 for 24) removed their overseas player who at the time had scored two thirds of their runs and Tom Carey (1 for 5) and Amith then finished off the game as the visitors were bowled out for 120 in the 37th over 100 runs short of the target.

The 2s travelled to Borstal and on losing the toss were put into the field. Alan Hampton (3 for 13 off 9 overs) picked up two early and Lee Cogger (2 for 35) added a third as Borstal found themselves 25 for 3.    The home teamknuckled down putting on 92 run partnership for the 4th wicket.  Jay Sharma (1 for 49) made the breakthrough.  Tom Gunner (2 for 42) and Alan returned for a second spell picking up three wickets as Borstal reached 167 for 8 in their 40 overs.

Two early wickets after tea place the team at 16 for 2.  Alan Hampton (53) and Paul Sturridge (14) kept the scoreboard moving.   Unfortunately once the partnership was broken the team never was able to repeat their efforts as wickets fell regularly and they found themselves all out in the 37th over just 24 runs shy of the total.  A valuable 11 points was still scored.

The 3s were home to New Ash Green and elected to field.  Phil Danbury (1 for 22 off 9 overs)  bowled superbly well picking up an early wickets.   But on an extremely hot day bowling and fielding flagged asa number of catches were put down and the opposition scored freely as the visitors reached 201 for 3 off their allotted 40 overs.  Ella Hadler (1 for 29) and Linc Bryden (1 for 36) picked up the other two wickets

This didn’t improve for the team after tea as they slumped to 38 for 5 after 15 overs and were eventually bowled out for 71 in the 25th over with Linc (18)  Chris Wood (16) and Emily Surridge (12) putting up some resistance in the middle order.

The Sunday XI KVL match was postponed to later in the season.

Unfortunately the 1s were the only team to lose as they travelled to Chestfield.  Trying to second guess the weather they elected to bat but wickets fell regularly with only Tom Carey (21),  Ricky Dale (18) and Extras (35) reaching double fiqures as the team was bowled out for 110 in the 32nd over.

The rain came and the ball softened but the team managed to pick up five wickets with Ethan Collier (3 for 38), Tyler Wassell (1 for 38) and Harry Mantle (1 for 12) before the home team crossed the line in the 27th over.

The 2s faced a strong Gravesend XI and decided to field.  The visitors did not disappoint as all but one of their top six reached double figures as they reached 190 for 6 in their allotted 40 overs.  Alan Hampton bowled well taking 2 for 28 off his 9 overs with Tom Gunner (2 for 42), Adam Rayner (1 for 36) and Jay Sharma (1 for 40) picking up the other wickets.

Openers Alan Hampton (53) and Yuvraj Rajgor (19) got the team off to an excellent start but one removed the team slumped losing 5 wickets cheaply.   However Captain Adam Rayner (47 no) and Tom Gunner (22 no) took charge and batted extremely well to see the team home with three wickets and 9 balls to spare.

The 3s travelled to Sheppey for a important early season derby and were put into bat.  Brian Carey (24) and Chris Wood got the team off to a steady start reaching 38 before Chris was bowled at the half way stage. Brian and Simon Rose (32) followed by captain Linc Bryden (48) scored more freely after the break and debutant Emily Surridge becoming the 5th female to represent the club at senior level merited her place scoring 11 no with some lovely cover drives.  The team reached 161 for 5 off their 40 overs.

After tea Phil Danbury (1 for 9 off 9 overs) picked up an early wicket as Chris Wood took a good catch behind the stumps.  Phil was well supported by Henry Louden but even with tight bowling the new batsman struck out and at 80 for 1 at the half way stage the game was in the balance.   Henry Louden (2 for 15 off 8 overs) returning for his second spell made the all important breakthrough and change of bowing saw Simon Rose (4 for 9 off 7 overs) remove the rest of the top and middle order.  Linc Bryden (2 for 3) sensed victory and picked up a brace to win the match as the home team were bowled out for 121 in the 37th over.

The Sunday XI travelled a few miles down the road to play Bobbing Court and Lower Halstow at the home ground of our 3rd XI.   Electing to bat The team found themselves 45 for 3 however Tom Carey’s superb 119 and Robert Kennett (24) 128 run partnership took the game away from the home team and captain Ben Wiebe-Williams’ quick fire 41 at the end of the innings saw the team reach 225 for 5.

Lower Halstow raced to 108 for 1 after tea before Adam Rayner (1 for 12 off 9 overs) removed the first of the two openers.  Ben took advantage of the wicket picking up 3 for 33 including the other opener. Only two other batsman made double figures as the home team struggled to 162 for 8 of their allotted overs.  Aaryan Rajgor (2 for 12), Glen Kennett (1 for 8) and Ella Hadler (1 for 17) also picking up wickets

The U12 Bees match and the U12 interclub match was cancelled due to the weather .

The U14 team played a strong Sheldwich team and lost by just three wickets.

The U16 team had to concede their game as they are in the middle of exam season

The 1s were at home to Minster CC and elected to bat.    Matt Lewis (27) and James Weller got the side off to a strong start.   James nearly carried his bat through the inning falling and scoring his first century of the season but was caught while on 94.  During his superb knock he was support by Newly appointed 1st team captain Tom Carey (40).   The team ended their 45 overs on a respectable 215 for 6.

An excellent  opening spell from Ben Wiebe-Williams (3 for 20) supported equally by Tyler Wassell (0 for 5 off 5 overs) put the visitors under pressure from the start.  Harry Mantle (1 for 25) and Ricky Dale (1 for 24) kept the pressure on but it was Tom taking 5 for 25 that ripped out any chance of Minster recovering as the opposition were bowled out for 103 in the 29th over giving the home team a 112 run victory

The 2s traveled to the island to play Sheppey and was put into bat. Yuvraj Rajgor (22) and Paul Surridge (6) until Paul was run out.  On a slow pitch and some tight bowling from the opposition it was difficult to get going.   Alan Hampton (17) and Aaryan Rajgor (9) pushed the score along but wickets fell regularly and only a 30 odd run partnership between Tom Gunner (15) and Amith Lokesh (14) towards the tail end of innings saw the team reach only 107 before being bowled out in the 38th over.

Sheppey looked confident after tea but an excellent opening spell from Ethan Collier taking 2 early wickets put the pressure at 10 for 2.  Ethan was well supported by Tom Gunner (0 for 11) on supported.   Adam Rayner (3 for 17) removed the other opener with the score on 31 which started a collapse of 5 wickets for just 12 runs as Adam and Ethan run riot.  Ethan finished with 6 wickets for just 20 runs in his 9 over spell with all of his victims getting a duck.  Alan Hampton (1 for 8) completed a superb bowling performance for the team as Sheppey found themselves bowled out for 66 in the 25th over 41 runs short of the target.

The 3s were back to their normal home ground this week and entertained GNG CC GRFC and elected to field.  The opposition started out of the gates quickly as reaching 32 for 0 off the first 5 overs.  Captain Linc Bryden took on the responsibility of bringing himself on to quieten the aggressive batting.  This proved to be the right thing as he got one to move back and remove the danger man who had scored 37 out of the 45 runs scored.   Linc (2 for 9) removed the other opener and the game changed.  Changing to bowling Jay Sharma (2 for 13) and Joshua Rose (2 for 8) both picked up a brace and Isaac  Gregory-Bourne (1 for 8) on debut picked up his first senior wicket.  Henry Louden (2 for 27) returned to also pick up a brace and Phil Danbury ended with a respectable 18 for 0 off his 7 overs.  Ella Hadler (1 for 0) came on and finished the home team’s innings with a wicket maiden. GNG CC GRFC lost their 10 wickets for just 42 runs finishing on 87 at the end of the 31st over.

Kev Miles (10) and Chris Wood (11) started steadily until Kev received a seed and was bowled with Chris following shortly afterwards being caught.  This brought the batting duo of Simon Rose (17 no) and Linc (40 no) together for the second week in a row and they did not disappoint as they crossed the line with 18 overs to spare.

The Sunday team were at home to a weakened Bearsted CC on a very cold Sunday afternoon.   Bapchild elected to bat with a superb innings from James Weller, who had just missed out on a century the day before, scoring 136 no.  he was well supported by Yuvraj Rajgor (36), Amith Lokesh (37) and Tom Carey (45 not) as the team reached an impressive 289 for 2 from their 40 overs.

An excellent opening spell from Ethan Collier  (1 for 9) and captain Ben Wiebe-Williams (0 for 16) set the tone and Ella Hadler (2 for 25 off 9 overs) and Amith (1 for 15 of 7 overs) as well as some great fielding and catches continued the good work as the visitors found themselves 94 for 5.  Celebrating his birthday, Ben Gregory-Bourne (2 for 18) picked up his first wickets for the club with some very tidy bowling  only to be matched by his son Isaac (2 for 18) from the other end.  It took the master of spin Brian Carey (1 for 4) just two balls to finish the match as Bearsted found themselves all out for 117 in the 34th over.

An excellent weekend of cricket from all four teams and may to continue

On the junior side

The newly reformed U12 Bees lost their opening match to Sheppey

The U12 Broncos game was conceded by the Upchurch

The U14s lost by 9 wickets against a strong Faversham team

Due to the way league fixtures fell this year the 3rd XI played only their second ever home game at Radfield Hill in the 16 years since forming.

The game was well attended with many 1st and 2nd team members coming down to watch on a glorious warm day.

Captain Lincoln Bryden won the toss and elected to field against a new team to the Kent Cricket League Town Malling.   Town Malling started steadily reaching 54 before Phil Danbury (1 for 26) picked up the season’s first league wicket helped by an excellent catch from Simon Rose.  Josh Rose (1 for 26) picked up his first ever league wicket as the opposition lost their second wicket just two runs later.  Jay Sharma (1 for 39) bowled well removing the opener who was then on 55 as he teamed up with Aaryan Rajgor behind the stumps for the catch.  Glenn Kennett (1 for 33) and Ella Hadler (2 for 39)  picked up more wickets and Henry Louden (0 for 37) bowled well in his second spell as the opposition reached 212 for 6 off their allotted 40 overs.

After an excellent tea provided kindly by Phil that fed both teams and all the supporters Bapchild started similarly reaching 54 before loss of the first wicket with Kev Miles  (15) and Aaryan (28) putting on the runs.  A couple of further wickets fell but a superb innings from Simon Rose (60 no) supported by the  Captain carried on the good work putting on a 56 run partnership for the 4th wicket.  Despite a strong opposition the team reached 165 for 5 by the close picking up a valuable 8pts at the start of the season.

The reign of newly appointed Sunday Captain Ben Wiebe-Williams started well at New Ifield.   Put into the field Ethan Collier (2 for 9) picked up early wickets supported by Haris Khan (0 for 29).  A run out by Aaryan Rajgor and good bowling from Amith Lokesh (2 for 30) and Ben (0 for 14) kept the pressure on.   Adam Rayner (0 for 19), Ella Hadler (0 for 28) and Aaryan (2 for 26) meant the opposition only reached 170 for 7 in their 40 overs.

Three early wickets didn’t look good for the new captain but great knocks from Tom Carey (92 no) and Rob Kennett (53 no) meant the team crossed the line comfortably with 7.3 overs to spare for Ben’s first win.

The 1st XI and 2nd XI start their League campaigns next week