A rip-snorter of a game saw the Ramblas come out on top against friendly foes Hildenborough in a low-scoring thriller. Having enjoyed the Ex Blues family day the previous Sunday, it was back to the business of trying to best Hildenborough, who were on a run of three successive wins over their hosts going into…
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Match Report | vs Chevening
On a glorious day, the Ramblas were unable to best old rivals Chevening, succumbing to a 15 run defeat. Blessed with a rare over abundance of players, Ramblas captain Matt Rudgyard was faced with a tough selection decision until Mark Loughlin offered to step down for the game to avoid any dramas. The new captain’s…
Match Report | vs Tatsfield
Glorious sunshine, a match played in the right spirit and a home win made for the perfect Sunday at Ramblas HQ. For the second week running, the best laid plans of the Fitch-ture secretary were ripped up, as the Ramblas were called on to host Tatsfield due to the latter’s pitch not being quite ready…
Match Report | vs Limpsfield Chart
The new season started with a classic Ramblas switcheroo, as Limpsfield Chart stepped in to the breach due to the home ground still undergoing extensive works… Ramblas’ new captain in Matt Rudgyard was looking to give the side their first opening day win in 15 seasons – that’s right folks, no wins on their 14…
Match Report | vs Crusaders
Despite a spirited effort with bat and ball, the Rambas still succumbed to a 112 run defeat against a good Crusaders side.
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
The Kent Ramblas returned to winning ways in thrilling fashon, securing a one wicket victory on the final ball of the match.
Match Report | vs Chislehurst
The Ramblas’s struggles continued as they suffered a 156 run defeat at the hands of Chislehurst.
Match Report | vs Lamorbey Park
A six wicket haul from Ramblas captain Michael Cooper wasn’t enough, as Lamorbey Park secured a 69 run victory.
Match Report | vs Chislehurst
A controversial 150 from Chislehurst’s opener saw them emerge victorious by 52 runs in a closely fought contest.
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
The Ramblas were unable to gain revenge of old foes Hildenborough as the hosts secured a 49 run win to claim the clean sweep for the season.
Match Report | vs Leybourne
Another week and another replacement fixture saw the Ramblas defeated by 69 runs against Leybourne. The Ramblas were originally due to face old foes Petts Wood but when they dropped out during the week, Leybourne stepped up to the plate to host. Captain Cooper had no trouble getting a side out, with Jake Stratford making…
Match Report | vs Beckenham Merlins
After back to back wins, the Ramblas were brought back down to earth with a thud, comprehensively beaten by a strong Beckenham Merlins outfit. Heading into the game three players short, Ramblas captain Michael Cooper was able to call upon the services of Seth Clifford, Neil Missen and Al Murray to complete the XI. Alas,…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
On a scorching hot day the Ramblas emerged victorious against Chevening Amblers, avenging the defeat to them the previous month. The Ramblas welcomed back their skipper Michael Cooper after his sojourn to the highlands, as well as their erstwhile king of spin Geoff Parrett. However, they were still a couple of players short but luckily…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
It was a successful battle on two fronts this week, as the Ramblas overcame regular friendly foes Petts Wood… and the rain. Despite captaincy duties falling to Chris Thomas this week, Matt Rudgyard had to do the honours at the toss and the Ramblas were put in the field, with eyes keenly trained on the…
Match Report | vs Eastside CC
Another Sunday, another afternoon of leather on willow at fortress Ex Blues and this time we hosted a late addition to the fixture list in Eastside CC, whoe travelled to West Wickham from Forest Gate in East London. This week, the Ramblas were missing a number of stalwarts from the previous fixture – outgoings were…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
Ten-man Ramblas left to rue uncharacteristically shonky fielding performance, as regular rivals Hildenborough edge what turned out to be a close encounter. Captain Michael Cooper was once more left wondering if he’d gone back in time, as injuries forced a couple of late withdrawals and there was the lesser-spotted cricket tea to arrange. As ever,…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
Despite vast improvement in the batting department following last week’s never-to-be-mentioned-again (apart from here) showing, Ramblas’ run of woe continued this Sunday as old foes Chevening proved too much in a much closer encounter in West Wickham. Winning the toss and shouting “We’ll have a bowl first” barely a millisecond after the coin hit the…
Match Report | vs Belvedere
Record-breaking Ramblas lived the very epitome of ‘a game of two halves’ this week, as they succumbed to a bowling masterclass against Belvedere. With four changes from the previous week’s defeat to Eltham, the Ramblas headed within sniffing distance of the Dartford Crossing to face a team they hadn’t played since the end of their…
Match Report | vs Eltham
Weather may have curtailed their season opener the previous week, and threatened to do the same this week, but thankfully the rain stayed away and the Ramblas season got underway against first time opposition, Eltham CC. Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had no problem fielding a side, even with two players dropping out during the week….
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
After the disappointment of a narrow loss to Ex Blues last weekend the Ramblas returned to fortress Ex Blues in the hope of securing a victory that would mean ending the season with as many wins as losses. In the absence of Ramblas legend, and skipper, Michael Cooper, Matt Rudgyard was tasked with leading the…