Rye got their season off to a winning start with victory over Cowdray in a pre-season friendly. On an unusually warm pre-season Saturday, Cowdray won the toss and elected to bat. They amassed 166-6 off 40 overs. The Rye bowlers got a useful work out, including overseas player Carl Mumba, easing his body into the game after a long haul flight from Zimbabwe. George Wathen picked up two wickets, and the fielding passed muster.
In reply, Rye eased past the target in 35.5 overs, as James Hamilton made a half century supported by Fred Smith.
This Saturday, the 1st Xl travel to Ashford 1st Xl for a 1pm start, whilst the 2nd Xl entertain Ashford 2nd Xl at the Rye Cricket Salts.
The indoor coaching programme for the juniors has now concluded. They now move to the Salts. On May 3 the hardball sessions for under 11s and U13s start, from 6pm to 8pm for 12 weeks.
On Friday, May 6 the club is offering a free taster session of cricket for any boys and girls to discover the fun of playing cricket with friends, whilst their parents / carers discover the convivial social side of the newly refurbished pavilion.
On Friday, May 13 the softball sessions start: from 6pm to 7pm for seven to nine year-olds for All Stars and from 7pm to 8pm for Cricket Dynamos for nine-12 year olds. The cost is £40.
To join in, please contact Martin Blincow on blincsfamily@aol.com or through our Facebook page Rye Cricket Club Limited.
Image Credits: Martin Blincow .