Saturday 1st XI Match Reports & Scorecards

Havering put out a representative side against the Essex Over 50's on this warm summers afternoon as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary.
Captain John French won the toss and asked the Over 50's to bat first. Opening up with Scott Jackson and Reece Beechey, the Over 50's got off to a steady start with both bowling well and the ball travelling quickly over the outfield. But a great stretching catch over his head by Tom Mitchell off the excellent bowling of Reece Beechey, who bowled 5 overs 1-20, saw the end of ex-Havering player Ron Montgommery for 8 with the score on 25. Scott Jackson bowled the perfect slow delivery to bowl captain Ian Gibbs as Scott finished with 7 overs 1-31. A Partnership of 73 took the score to 119 before opener Gammon was caught for 44 by Russell Harley off Jack Hurley. Ian Carmen went on to score freely and was unlucky not to score a century, as he finished on 99 not out and the Over 50's on a formidable 267-5 off their 45 overs.
Wicket takers for Havering were Reece Beechey bowled 9 overs 1-47, Tom Mitchell 9 overs 1-49, Jack Hurley 7 overs 1-38 and Martin Noone 5 overs 1-22 with Atul Bhatt bowling 5 overs and Tim Richardson 3 overs.
In response, Havering opened with Martin Noone and Tim Richardson who put on 66 for the first wicket before Tim was bowled for 21. John French and Martin then put on 97 in 12 overs with Martin being particularly brutal in his hitting. He struck 19 fours and a six before he was caught at cover point for a superb 96. Three wickets then fell before Jack Hurley joined his skipper, and they saw Havering home to a very good win by 5 wickets. John French finished undefeated on 67 and Jack Hurley undefeated on 36, hitting a 6 to win the game.
H.Harvey was the pick of the Over 50s bowling taking 3 wickets for 40 in 8 overs.

On the eve of England’s first Group game Havering entertained Eastwood in an early start. Havering won the toss and inserted the opposition which proved to be the first mistake. A Combination of some poor Havering bowling and excellent Eastwood batting, the visitors were scoring at a healthy 5 runs per over upto the 20th over. This was then increased to around 7 runs per over for the remaining 25 overs with J.Brandon blasting a wonderful 146. C.Barnstone chipped in with 50 and J.Squires blasted 26 from 14 balls. Eastwood finished on 327 for 6 from 45 overs.
Chasing 327 was always going to be a mammoth task. The only chance Havering had of getting close was to start well, however this failed and Havering slumped to 24 for 4 after 6 overs. A solid partnership of 50 between Kevin Thain (29) and Lee Rhodes (19) was the only highlight of th einnings as all other batsman failed and Havering were blown away for a miserable 90 from 25 overs.
A poor display from Havering who where annihilated by their top of the table opponents.
Havering 3 points Eastwood 26 points

Havering travelled down the A12 past the burning car at Junction 19 and to the home of Hatfield Peverel.The home side won the toss and inserted Havering. Havering started poorly again with Dan Beechey out in the second over. Andrew Lazenby continued his get in and get out, edging to slip for 24. Havering then dropped to 45 for 3. A well crafted and stubborn partnership of 100 between Kevin Thain(46) and David Keylock(59) gave Havering a platform to accelerate in the last 10 overs but a few batsman threatened to take off but got out. Havering were 183 for 9 before Ben Leworthy and Craig Wilkins added 28 from the last 4 overs to give Havering a fighting total of 211 for 9.
The hosts started slowly and were in trouble at 26 for 2 from 10 overs. A downpour lasting 10 minutes, of which all players gallantly battled through, created more problems to Havering as the ball stopped swinging. T. Phillips came in at 4 and was the main difference between the teams with his 91 not out taking the game away from Havering. E.Moore came to the crease when the score was 103 for 4 and smashed 52. This partnership of 92 all but saw the hosts home.
A very good game of cricket that was contested right up to the final part of the game, there were some positives but still a few improvements needed.
Havering 5 points Hatfield Peverel II 23 points

Havering entertained Little Waltham in a bottom versus second from bottom early season clash. The visitors won the toss and unsurprisingly inserted the home side. 3 balls were possible before the heavens opened, an hour and fifty minutes delay meant the teams resumed at 15.30 for a 30 overs per side contest. Havering climbed on top with some destructive batting by Andrew Lazenby (45), Andrew was joined by Peter Edge who started well and continued his fine form from last week to hit a fine 61. Once Andrew was out, Dave Keylock joined Peter, desperate for some form. Dave batted superbly striking 6 fours and 2 sixes in his 58. Havering eventually finished their 30 overs on 215 for 4.
Little Waltham required 7 runs per over from their 30 overs, after 10 overs the visitors were 43 for 1, Craig Wilkins taking the wicket. In came M.Hudson, who took the challenge on, taking Lee Pottle for 15 off his last over and 26 from Ben Leworthys 2 overs. The game was finely balanced at 82 for 1 from 14 overs. Daniel Beechey was brought into the attack and took 2 wickets in his first over. Scott Jackson was brought on the other end and bowled fast and accurate to a well set Havering plan, Scott removed the dangerous Hudson for a crashing 51 from 38 balls. The game was temporarily delayed whilst batsman Coyle left the field due to a light rain shower, after much deliberation the batsman returned only to be cleaned up by Jackson. Little Waltham needed 94 from 9.2 overs with 5 wickets left when the heavens opened even heavier and the teams decided enough was enough. r The game was abandoned in a finely poised position, the second time in 5 games for Havering.
Havering 10 points Little Waltham II 7 points

The sun was shining as Havering travelled to Rayleigh for the 4th match in Division 3. After winning the toss, Havering elected to field. After a fairly wayward start, Michael Richardson made the first breakthrough; Ben Leworthy then chipped in with a wicket before Andrew Lazenby was the star of the show again with the ball, Andy taking a wicket with his first ball and then continued bowling extremely well finishing with figures of 6-43 from his 9 overs, Ben Leworthy 1-18 and Michael Richardson 1-19 also took wickets as Fairview finished on 189-8 in their 45 overs.
In reply, Havering started well with 13 coming from the first 2 overs, however once the opening bowling of Lawson and Osborne found their line and length they were both quick and extremely accurate, Havering were 34 for 5 from 15 overs. Peter Edge was batting solidly and when Ben Leworthy joined him, they batted for 13 overs pushing the score up to 91 for 6 when Peter was out LBW for 56. Ben was then joined by Michael Richardson who hit 2 fours and a six from his first 4 balls. When Ben was out for 23, Michael continued hitting well and was eventually the last man out for 56. Havering were all out for 171.
Havering lost by 18 Runs.
Havering 5 points Rayleigh Fairview 23 points

Havering were back in action again following last weeks defeat. Havering Captain Ben Leworthy was missing and therefore Vice-Captain Andrew Lazenby took the reigns, Andrew won the toss and inserted the opposition. Great Burstead started steadily until Lee Pottle struck with the new ball in the 7th over with the score on 23. A solid partnership was taking Great Burstead along nicely until Scott Jackson removed the other opener. Havering then began to get on top with Michael Richardson and Andrew Lazenby destroying the middle order. Great Burstead collapsed to 148 for 9 before L.Smith (14*) and Asward (22) put on 38 for the last wicket before Dan Beechey wrapped things up with a Caught and Bowled. Michael Richardson 3-29, Andrew Lazenby 3-32 and Lee Pottle 2-32 were the pick of the bowlers. Havering was set 187 to win.
The day threatened to turn sour when Kevin Thain (0) was out in the first over with the score on 1. However, the impressive stand in Captain Andrew Lazenby (40), together with Danny Beechey (41), put on 90 for the second wicket putting Havering back in the driving seat. However when they both fell in quick succession, Havering then began to wobble losing 3 wickets for 24 runs. 120 for 5 was beginning to look concerning but Peter Edge remained calm and with the help of Michael Richardson (17) and Scott Jackson (11n/o) Peter Edge carried his bat through to see the game won and finished unbeaten on 39.
Havering won the game by 7 wickets with 10 overs to spare.
Havering 23 points Gt Burstead 5 points

Havering made the trip along the A12 to Boreham on a wet cold afternoon. The game was restricted to 35 overs per innings of which Boreham won the toss and put Havering into bat. Belleheue and Harrison opened for the home side and had the visitors in trouble after the first 10 overs, 27 for 2. Havering continued to struggle in very friendly bowling conditions, the visitors were 47 for 4 from 20 overs. Kevin Thain (54) was the hero with a wonderfully crafted innings, Adam Murray (17) and Scott Jackson (15 not out) helped the visitors to a below par 114 for 7.
Boreham started with 3 fours from the first over, Ben Leworthy got the opening wicket, however it was the impressive C.Harrison that was the main difference between the teams, Harrisons 69 was a defining innings that ensured the home side won by 7 wickets. Dave Joffe removed Harrison but it was too little too late. Scott Jackson also took a wicket finishing with figures of 1-2, Dave Joffe 1-21 and Ben Leworthy 1-23.
A disappointing performance from Havering.
Havering 1 point, Boreham 23 points.

The start of the T-Rippon Cricket season brought Hockley to Broxhill Road.
Havering won the toss and put the visitors into bat on a wet spongy wicket. Havering opened up with Craig Wilkins and Ben Leworthy and the visitors were restricted to 28-2 from the first 12 overs with Ben taking both wickets. Havering continued to stay on top with some tight bowling and taking wickets at important times, especially from Jack Hurley who took 3 wickets. Scott Jackson and Craig chipped in with a wicket apiece before Andrew Lazenby finished the innings off with some accurate spin bowling. Hockley were all out for 122, Ben Leworthy 3-14, Jack Hurley 3-35.
In Reply, Havering started well before Kevin Thain (10) was out. Daniel Beechey (32) and Andrew Lazenby (30) were pushing Havering to a well deserved victory until the heavens began to open, both teams battled through for around an hour of which Havering lost a further 4 wickets all trying desperately to push the score along. Both Captains agreed at 6.13pm that enough was enough as the heavens opened further making it near impossible for the bowlers to run in, Havering finished on 112-7 just 11 runs short of a well deserved victory as the game was abandoned.
Havering 10 points, Hockley 8 points.

Another bright sunny day dawned with Havering travelling to the beautiful countryside to play High Roding, a Premier Division team some 30 places above Havering in the league structure. Captained by Mel Hussain, the brother of former England Test Captain Nasser, High Roding won the toss and elected to bat first. Craig Wilkins and Ben Leworthy opened the bowling and struck quickly removing 3 wickets within the first 10 overs leaving the home side on 17-3, Ben taking the prize scalp of Mel Hussain caught behind by Mark Butler. Havering continued to show their potential restricting the home side further to 82 for 6, by this time Daniel Beechey had taken up the attack taking 3 wickets. Enter Messers Richardson and Gallup for the home side, who put on just under 100. M.Richardson scoring 116 showing some fantastic shots through mid wicket. High Roding finished on 247 all out, Dan Beechey taking 3-28, Ben Leworthy 2-13, Craig Wilkins 2-65 and Tom Moffatt 2-60.
In reply, Havering started well with Dan Beechey and Peter Edge putting on 67 for the first wicket, Peter making 26. Havering lost a couple of quick wickets and found themselves on 99-4, Dan Beechey making an impressive 52. Havering continued to struggle and only David Keylock (43) made a further contribution. Havering ended up 56 runs short of their target.
A very impressive display from the Division 3 side against their Premier division counterparts, all plans are now complete for the first league fixture against Hockley on Saturday.

On a bright sunny first afternoon of the cricket season, Havering played host to Noak Hill for a friendly.
Noak Hill won the toss and elected to bat first. Havering openers bowled well with Craig Wilkins taking 2 early wickets leaving the visitors on 21-2 off 11 overs. Michael Richardson and Lee Pottle took over and both bowled tidily. Scott Jackson and Jack Houghton then replaced them and it was Scott that was the hero bowling the lower order out, Scott finished with figures of 5 for 19 off 7.3 overs. Coincidentally all wickets Havering took were bowled.
In reply, Havering started well with Tim Richardson (20) and David Keylock (10) put on 32 for the first wicket, a minor collapse resulted in Havering being restricted to 47 for 3, the home side then staggered to 97 for 5 when Mark Butler (21) was caught. This brought Ben Leworthy and Scott Jackson to the crease and after some early season rustiness both Ben and Scott found some form hitting fours and sixes to win the game by 5 wickets. Havering finished on 166 for 5 and both Ben and Scott were unbeaten on 34.
A good start for Ben Leworthy in his first game as Club Captain and Havering commencing their 150th year in style.