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.

Broncos captain Elliott Chapman  had led by example bowling beautifully in his 3 over spell earlier and a superb catch at square leg by Harvey Rowe together with two run outs and some good fielding held the Sheldwich- in check

Some decent batting by Bapchild kept them in the hunt and Elliott Chapman tee’d off in the last over hitting 3 consecutive sixes but Bapchild fell short of their target at close of play.

That first elusive win this season is just around the corner

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

Bapchild won the toss and invited Sheldwich to bat first. Captain Henry Louden then up rooted Sheldwich opener’s middle stump with the first ball of the game with a superb Yorker to get the team off to the best possible start.

The team bowled and fielded well with Isaac Gregory Bourne returning figures of 4 overs 3 wickets for 14 runs. Champagne moment was a brilliant one handed catch by Henry at first slip who continued to lead by example as Sheldwich was held to 89 for 5 in their 29 overs

With a slight wobble at the start of the Bapchild’s innings it was Joshua rose who took the game to Sheldwich scoring a magnificent 30 before having to retire. Henry and Anjali Smith then knocked off the required runs reaching 90 for 4 off in just 14 overs to seal their first win of the season.

Well done to all the team a great performance.

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.

DG Touring team from Leighton Buzzards travelled down for two games on a very hot day as part of their annual two day tour to Kent.

Professionally coached they always provide stiff opposition but our girls and boys, many playing only their first or second hard ball match, did the Club proud.

They initially played a pairs match followed by a two inning match with plenty of drink, lotion pizza and lollies throughout the day.

Everyone had fun and the games were played in the right spirit to the point the Touring team are now considering returning during the summer holidays.

Many thanks to Richard for organising and to all those who took part and making the day so enjoyable

ALSO

A special thanks to MJ Plastics for donating a Makita portable fan which was very generous and very well received on what turned to be the hottest day in May on record.

Bapchild Juniors receiving a donated fan from MJ Plastics

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.