Author: Jono

Indoor: 1st XI Double Up

First up Rainham faced 2nd-placed Ardleigh Green and chose to bat first. After a solid start from Jas (20) and Garnett, Jono (37) and Sully (25) got stuck into the bowling, with Biren chipping in a quick 14 before being run-out in a commanding total of 110. Green’s chase never really got going and good bowling from the Rainham spin attack of Sully and Biren sealed a 40 run win.

In the second game Rainham once again batted first against old foes Seven Kings, but did not find it as easy this time, posting 79, with Jas, Sid, Jono and Sully all reaching the teens but getting out. Biren Patel managed to go one better in this innings by getting himself run-out, then getting run-out when running for last-man-standing Sully. Some good bowling again restricted Seven Kings, but with 20 needed from 2 overs they managed 15 from Jono’s final over. Garnett bowled the last with only 5 needed to win and 2 wickets in hand, but some tight lines to a packed offside field meant Kings had to risk runs – but their risks failed and when Garnett obliterated the stumps for two run-outs, Seven Kings were dismissed 4 short of the target. Rainham are still in with an outside chance of the title if other results go their way.

2016 Club Kit

All – we have received sponsorship from The London Riverside BID which we will be using to discount club kit. Please see prices below. Can you please let Jono know the sizes and kit you would like to order.

Caps £5
Shirts £5
Microfleece Slipover £20
Microfleece Sweater £22
Trousers £16

All are embroidered with the Rainham CC logo.

Discounted caps and shirts will be restricted to one cap and one shirt per player. Depending on the numbers ordered we may be able to discount some of the other kit on offer (jumpers, slipovers or trousers).

You do not have to buy the full kit, you can just order a shirt or cap if you wish or any combination of kit on offer.

Orders need to be in and paid for by mid-February. Cheques made payable to Rainham CC.

Indoor Update

Happy 2016 all!

All three indoor teams have been in action since the New Year.

Last week the C team put in a solid performance against Old Gaynes, but it wasn’t enough to get the 12 points. Charlie Puncher smashed 51 of Rainham’s competitive 80, and Jamie Eacott bowled a very tight spell of 1-1, but Old Gaynes made the target of 81.

The A team followed up against Dagenham and conceded a formidable 110-2. Only Sid Patel was able to take a wicket and every bowler went for 7+. Staring down the barrel of defeat, Jas led off with C team hero Charlie Puncher and both made quick retirements to put Rainham in a great position. Skipper then tucked in with an unbeaten 29 to guide Rainham to a great run-chase victory.

Yesterday the B-team were in action against a strong-looking Hornchurch, who batted first and made 87. Abdul was the pick of the bowlers with 1-12 from his allotment. Jas stepped in and continued his good form with the bat with 32 but it was not enough with no other players making double-figures as Rainham fell short of the target by 33.

A-team beat Seven Kings with huge run chase

The Indoor A-team turned in a fine batting performance to chase down 108 and beat a very good Seven Kings outfit.

With captain Jas Hothi tied to a lamppost in one of Prague’s numerous seedy alleyways, Skipper stepped into the breach and won the toss, putting Seven Kings in. Wickets were shared around, with Tyler, Abdal, and Skipper taking one each and a couple of run-outs, but the tide of runs wasn’t stemmed as Kings reached 3 figures.

Sid (43 not out) made his usual positive start and with Sully (45) also contributing a big score, Rainham were able to chase down the imposing target with 2 balls to spare for a brilliant run chase.

Indoor Results

Tom Herbert led out Rainham B against East Ham, who put up a very good score of 93. Tyler picked up 2 wickets and Abdal and Warren took one apiece.

Despite some heroics with the bat from Abdal with 22, Tom’s side were restricted to just 50 in response. Warren and Tyler were the only others to get into double figures.

Rainham C were also in action and put up a competitive 73 batting first. Captain Nick Thwaites proved his indoor credentials, scoring 27 unbeaten, and Ben Little chipped in with an accomplished 14.

In reply Seven Kings didn’t hang about, smashing the runs in 7 overs including 25 in one particular over from Warren Courtney. Daniel Courtney saved the family’s reputation with a tight couple of overs.