Goresbrook U15 v Rainham U15 - Essex Cup

Goresbrook batted first in this 20 over cup match against local rivals and a much improved Rainham side. Shane Barwick and Bobby Gaymer opened and both were in form, Barwick continued his superb start to the campaign hitting his second unbeaten half century in as many matches, taking 43 balls and striking 8 boundaries. Gaymer hit 34 in 38 balls before falling and there were good cameo knocks from Jack Stead who hit 16 and 10 from 13 year old Harry Jackson. Goresbrook compiling a competitive 131 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.

In reply Rainham’s openers got off to a flyer taking the score to 41 in 7 overs before spin twins Billy Smith and Shane Barwick entered the attack. Smith took 2 for 10 from 4 overs and Barwick 3 for 5 from 3 overs, which ended any real chance the away side had of a shock victory. Joel Oliver and 12 year old Charlie Thompson took a wicket a piece and there was an eye catching couple of overs from Harry Jackson who looks a potential opening bowler of the future. Rainham ended their innings on 74, losing 7 wickets and ending 57 runs short. Goresbrook now move into the Metropolitan area of the competition