Early June had brought a familiar story for the 1st XI, as they fell to the bottom of the table. The month began with a crushing defeat against fellow strugglers Southend. Kiran Kullar and Shahbaz were in the runs for Ollie Peck’s side, but Carl Lees and Numan Khan made light work of the chase and led the Seasiders to a nine wicket win. (Scorecard)
Things did not improve a week later as Gidea Park and Romford, also sitting towards the wrong end of the table, came away from Upminster Park with the points. The home side’s attack looked toothless as Park reached 217-5 before Kullar and Louis Pickering put Upminster into a good position. Five wickets fell for five runs though, and despite the efforts of Peck and James Aggio-Brewe Upminster fell to another heavy defeat. (Scorecard)
In true Upminster style, having been well beaten by two sides at the bottom of the table and without a win to date in the League, Peck and his men upset the odds to overcome promotion chasing Harold Wood in a thriller. Harry Jenkins top scored with 75 as Upminster made a competitive 254-8 but Wood made a fast start to their reply. However, Louis Pickering produced his best spell of the season to take 5-55 and with Peck and Nicky Ison also in the wickets, Upminster won by 29 runs. (Scorecard)
Like London buses, one Upminster win was immediately followed by another, as a near identical result and performance against Hutton saw Peck’s side move towards mid table. James Evans and Shahbaz were in the runs as Upminster made 261-9 before Nicky Ison was the star of an excellent bowling performance from all five bowlers, claiming 3-41 as Hutton were bowled out for 215. (Scorecard)
Any thoughts that a climb towards the higher echelons of the table may now take place were ended a week later. Evans and Shahbaz batted well again but with no other support Upminster’s total of 138 was well under par and saw them fall to an eight wicket defeat. (Scorecard)

The 2nd XI endured another tough month, and ended June still looking for their first win. They did remain unbeaten in the timed format matches after stalemates with Ilford and Wickford. Against Ilford, Paul Middlemiss, James Evans and Josh “the Big Show” Lamont helped Upminster post 229-9. Ilford looked on track for victory before Ellis Pickering and Mark Schofield hit back with the ball and ensured a draw. A week later the boot was on the other foot as Wickford recovered from 67-5 to post 226-8 and then Upminster lost early wickets before batting out for the draw at 177-7. The change to limited overs cricket saw local rivals Hornchurch come to Upminster Park and the high flying visitors were restricted to 171 thanks to a fine spell of 5-35 from Sam Twine. Upminster made a good start in reply but lost wickets at regular intervals after that, and despite 46 from Lamont they succumbed to a 25 run defeat. This result was followed by a similar one a week later at Oakfield Parkonians. Lamont, Twine and captain Billy Wright were all in the wickets as Parks made 187-8 but it was to much for Upminster as they were rolled out for 109. Unfortunately June finished with another heavy defeat, this time at home to Brentwood. Stu Connor batted well for the home side but a total of 138 was never going to be enough against the visitors’ powerful line up, and so it proved as Brentwood won by seven wickets.

The chances of the 3rd XI retaining their Premier Division title increased as they enjoyed an excellent June, even though it finished with a defeat. Two veterans stole the headlines as they started the month with a win over local rivals Hornchurch. Pete Thompson made 59 as Upminster reached 203-8 before Ant Limn’s 5-24 bowled out Hornchurch for 185 after they had looked set for victory. A week later the result was repeated, but the star performers were different, as Ollie White’s side saw off Wanstead & Snaresbrook at Nutter Lane. Will Frost’s 50 saw his side to 190 and then with David Sacree’s 81 looking likely to take Wanstead to victory Tom Larke claimed 6-38 to bowl out the home side for 181. The move to limited overs games could do nothing to halt the 3rd XI juggernaut as Chelmsford were then swept aside at Coopers. The captain claimed 5-14 as Chelmsford were bowled out for 84 before Steve Limn rediscovered his form of 2018 with an unbeaten 51 as Upminster won by nine wickets. At Loughton the next week it was the same again, as White and Max Gordon rolled out Loughton for 89 and Limn made 48 as Upminster cruised to a comfortable win. The month did finish with a first defeat of the season as an under-strength Upminster side were beaten by a strong Shenfield line up. 13 year old Callum Berry claimed a brace of victims for Upminster, but 94 from Arun Gautham helped Shenfield to 245-4. Berry showed his all round potential with an unbeaten 46 but six wickets for the evergreen Simon Jeffries saw the Shen to a 59 run win.

The 4th XI enjoyed an excellent June, despite starting the month with a poor performance at Billericay. Ian Munn’s patient 45 was the only highlight in a seven wicket loss. Captain Stewart Hammond led the way a week later as his half century, plus runs from Mike Larke, Gary Carr and Rohan Mayor saw Upminster to 207-6. Hammond then only needed to call on two bowlers as Karim Govani and Will Bottoms picked up five wickets apiece to bowl out Wanstead for 61. A thrilling game ensued the following week with leaders Orsett and Thurrock. Orsett were in big trouble at 65-7 before 58 from Alfie Feeney saw them to 138. Govani was in the wickets again with 4-22. Upminster looked on track for victory thanks to Ben Calder and Dave Brown but they lost wickets at crucial times, and the game ended in a remarkable tie as Upminster were bowled out for 138 from the last ball of the match. Hammond’s men returned to winning ways a week later as 42 from Callum Berry helped them to a two wicket win over Buckhurst Hill, and they finished the month in fine style with maximum points against Belhus. The captain made 49 but youngster Harvey Daniels stole the show with 53 and then Govani picked up four more wickets in a 42 run success.

It was an up and down month for the 5th XI, starting with a fine win over Brentwood. Shreyansh Shah, Karim Govani, Aalok Latey and Brian Martin combined superbly to bowl out Brentwood for 92 and Upminster cruised to an eight wicket win thanks to 45 not out from Mark Hortop. At South Woodford a week later Rafe Smallman and captain Alex Bottoms led Upminster to 210-7. South were on course for victory but a remarkable collapse against the bowling of Latey and Alex Ward saw them needing to cling on to the draw at 185-9. Things did not go plan against West Essex in mid June as Bottoms’ side were bowled out for 92 and lost by two wickets despite a fine spell from Matthew Bright (4-19). Rafe Smallman was the hero the following week as his marvelous 91 saw Upminster to a seven wicket win over Buckhurst Hill but the month finished in disappointing fashion as a young side was beaten by 175 runs by Oakfield Parkononians.

The 6th XI made a solitary appearance in June, but it was a brilliant afternoon for Matt Malby. He made his maiden century for the Club, 104 not out, and with half centuries from Ray Calder and Ben Hamberger Upminster were able to record a 142 run win over good friends Goresbrook.

The 1st XI’s cup interest for 2019 was also ended in June. Powerful Kent Club Bexley proved to strong for Upminster, and despite some decent individual performances, most notably from Billy Wright, it was a fruitless trip over the Dartford Bridge for the side. (Scorecard)

In the Sunday League there were wins over Buckhurst Hill, Benfleet and Bardoli, but a defeat against Chelmsord as the side pushed for a place in the end of season play offs, while the Sunday Friendly XI picked up a win against Bentley but fell to defeats against Epping and Ingatestone & Fryerning.

Only one Windmill Whack IV game took place in June and that saw the Apple Finance Firebirds overcome the Root 66ers. In a thrilling contest Terry Wyatt and John Curtis made half centuries as the Birds kept their nerve to pick up a six wicket win from the last delivery of the match. (Scorecard)