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

A mix of 1s and 2s players played Sherwood CC while the 3rd XI played Kings Hill 5th XI

The game against Sherwood saw Bapchild bat first scoring 190 for 7 off the allotted 40 overs.  Tom Carey scoring 60 with everyone else chipping in with 10s and 20s.

After tea Sherwood started steadily but two early wickets from Ethan Collier and was supported well by Haris Khan.   Each bowler was allocated 5 overs and the team used 8 bowlers in total.  Tyler Wassell picked up a double wicket maiden and Ben Wiebe-Williams took a great catch running in from the boundary as Borstal was bowled out for 140 in the 32nd over.

The 3rd XI batted first and scored 177 for 4. Rob Kennett opened with 34, debutant Simon Rose 19, Chris Wood 22no and Toby Heather 16no all added to the score however top score was extras with 66. Henry Louden (1 for 7) and debutant Toby Cleaver (2 for 14)  both bowled well as did Jay Sharma (3 for 7).  Joshua Rose playing also on debut took 2 for 12  as Kingshill was bowled out for 48.

Both games were played in great spirit by all four teams making the first weekend of cricket for the 2026 season very enjoyable

The League season starts next week for the 3rd XI and Sunday XI

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