? 1st XI vs Rayleigh CC
Result: ✅ Won by 10 Wickets
Venue: Rawreth Lane (new ground)
Points Earned: 21

Rayleigh won the toss and batted first but quickly found themselves under siege from Southend’s attack. Early breakthroughs from Matt Mohan (2/11) set the tone before Sean Elliott produced a devastating spell of 8.4 overs, taking 5 wickets for just 25 runs, ripping through the middle and lower order. Dev Shah (3/33) also struck at crucial moments, removing Rayleigh’s top scorer Sam Keene (27), as the hosts were bowled out for just 90 in 26.4 overs.

In reply, Southend’s openers wasted no time in finishing the job. Joe Sibbons (46 off 52, 6 fours)* played fluently, while Kieran Butler (34 off 25, 6 fours)* attacked from the outset. They reached the target in just 12.5 overs without losing a wicket, sealing a resounding 10-wicket win built on ruthless bowling and clinical batting.

? 2nd XI vs Rettendon CC
Result: ✅ Won by 154 Runs
Venue: Southchurch Park
Points Earned: 26

Batting first, Southend 2nd XI posted a commanding 248 for 8 in their 45 overs. The standout performance came from Scott Elliott, who played an authoritative unbeaten 95, mixing solid defence with aggressive stroke play. Shri Shah (45) provided momentum in the middle overs, while Darshan Patil (38) anchored the early stages. Contributions throughout the order ensured a target well beyond par.

With the ball, Southend were relentless. Adam Orfila (9-1-43-4) was the main destroyer, bowling with great control and pace. Shri Shah (5-1-27-3) removed key top-order batters to break Rettendon’s resistance early. Chris Hunt (3-0-15-2) cleaned up the tail as the visitors were bundled out for just 94 in 18.1 overs, handing Southend an emphatic victory.

? 3rd XI vs Upminster CC
Result: ❌ Lost by 7 Wickets
Venue: Southchurch Park
Points Earned: 5

Southend’s 3rd XI opted to bat first and posted 180 for 9 in their 40 overs. While several players made starts — Mark Howard (27), Glen Norfolk (25), and Richard Hawkins (17) — none went on to make a big score. The innings was boosted significantly by Shaleem Ejaz’s unbeaten 33, and a huge 43 extras added valuable runs.

Defending a modest target, Southend started well with Shaleem Ejaz (8-2-21-1) bowling economically and Cameron Wood (1/22) picking up a wicket, but they couldn’t sustain pressure. Upminster chased down the total with ease, finishing on 184/3 in 37.1 overs. A lack of breakthroughs in the middle overs proved costly.

? 4th XI vs Rayleigh CC
Result: ✅ Won by 6 Wickets
Venue: Rawreth Lane (3rd ground)
Points Earned: 23

Rayleigh 6th XI batted first and made 233 for 5 from their 40 overs, led by an excellent 84 from Mark Bailey and a rapid 83 from Chris Poole. Southend’s bowlers stuck to their task — Nancy Mitchell (8-0-36-2) was the pick, while Toby Mitchell (1/30) and Lee Watkinson (1/39) claimed important wickets to stem the flow at times.

Chasing a challenging target, Southend’s top order delivered under pressure. John Mitchell played a captain’s knock of 90 not out, holding the innings together and finding boundaries when needed. He was well supported by Matt Elmer (46) and *John Horne (38)**, with the chase completed at 234/4 in 39.1 overs. The victory was built on partnerships and controlled batting against a testing total.