The last indoor game of the season saw the A team lose a thriller against Ardleigh Green. Losing the toss and bowling first, Rainham were unable to create any early pressure with both openers retiring on 25. With a solid platform the license was there for the Green batsmen to really rack up a total, however Rainham clawed it back with three run outs in the middle overs with Hothi taking two of them and Charlie the last one. With both openers coming back in for the last two overs for a late onslaught, saw Ardleigh Green post an impressive 112-3.
Rainham’s opening combo Hothi and Patel got the team of to a solid start scoring a quick-fire 25 before Hothi was cleaned up for 10. Puncher was the next man in and played his way in as Patel put his foot down before being cleaned up one short of retiring. With the pressure mounting on Rainham, Nikhil and Puncher continued the momentum as Nikhil scored a quick 10 before being run out. With roughly 65 needed off the last 5 overs both youngsters Puncher and Ronnie batted superbly to put Rainham in with a chance of winning. Puncher then retired on 25, and it was left to Sullivan and Ronnie to see Rainham home. However, this didn’t last long as Sullivan was run out for 3. In came back Puncher to continue the excellent partnership with Ronnie but both were dismissed to leave Rainham 3 short of the target.
A mixed season for the A team who finished 4th in a tough group.