After the success of the previous Saturday of a maximum 90 points, this Saturday Rye’s 3 teams could only amass 19 points. The 1st Xl were dismissed cheaply for 122 by Preston Nomads 2nd Xl in 29 overs, in a match supported by My Sweet Old Etcetera. Rye slumped to 58-7 before Steve Stickels 33 and Chanuka Dilshan 22 posted a partnership that got Rye a bonus point. Preston Nomads went past the target in 35 overs to win by 7 wickets. This Saturday Rye 1sts travel to play Lindfield 1sts.
The 2nds took on Division 7 East Leaders Newhaven 1sts away. Newhaven, thanks to Darryl Tullet, their opener 85, posted 195-6 in 40 overs. The rest of the batting line up struggled as the wicket deteriorated. Martin Blincow 3-29 and Ben Clifton 2-35 and 15 year old James Archer took his first 2nd Xl League wicket.
In reply, Rye were undone by increasing variations in bounce and struggled to 55 all out in 30 overs. Ben Clifton opened and hit 33 and was last out. This Saturday the 2nd Xl host Hellingly 1st Xl at The Salts.in a match sponsored by The Mermaid Inn.
Rye 3rds hosted Bexhill Strikers 1sts, with 5 Under 15s in the team. Strikers hit 258-9 in 40 overs as Jose Antony hit 106.Colin O’Neill and 15 year old Theo Burton each took 3 wickets. In reply the 3rds reached 105-5 in 40 overs. This Saturday the 3rds travel to play Willesborough 2nd Xl in a friendly.
Last Thursday, the Under 13s produced an excellent team performance against Ashford Town U13 A. Rye batted first scoring 154-2 off 20 overs. Olly Balcomb 34, Freddie Furnival 31, Alex Gottlier 20 Lexy Tuddenham 24 and Basti Bowley 24. In reply, Ashford amassed 108-4. A BIG THANK YOU to Rush, Witt & Wilson for their continued sponsorship of the Junior Teams.
On Monday, the Under 11 team were weakened due to school trips, and slipped to a 58 run loss to Tenterden. Although Rye scored as many runs as Tentereden, they were penalised by the loss of too many wickets. Special mention to 8 year old George Smith playing his first hard ball match and bowled 2 overs for 5 runs.
On Tuesday the Under 15s had a walkover as Great Chart were unable to field a side. Next week is half term so the Ashford League takes a break as well.
Image Credits: Chris Lawson .