Kenya cricket news thread

[Sir john]

Kenya 189 for 2 (Obuya 86*, Obanda 77) beat Afghanistan 188 (Nabi 60, Odhiambo 2-18, Odoyo 2-29) Kenya's bowlers rose to the occasion of a series-decider to hustle Afghanistan out cheaply before their batsmen chased down the runs to seal a series win in the third ODI in Nairobi. Coming off the back of defeat in the four-day Intercontinental Cup game and the resignation of captain Maurice Ouma that followed, the result is a major boon for new skipper Jimmy Kamande against one of the best Associate nations. Led by half-centuries from Alex Obanda and Collins Obuya, Kenya made light work of the modest target. Obanda, who made his debut three years ago, is one of the brightest batting talents in the county but was playing his first game of the series. He was content to take his time as he laid the foundations for the chase after losing his opening partner David Obuya in the 12th over while Collins Obuya, David's brother, was much more attacking. The pair batted for the the best part of 30 overs, adding 143, to all but steer Kenya to victory. Obanda cracked six fours and two sixes in his 116-ball 77 until, with victory six runs away, he was bowled by Abdullah. Obuya finished the job, ending unbeaten on 86 from 96 deliveries. It was an impressively assured performance from a batting line-up that was shot out for 139 in the second ODI but credit must go to the Kenya bowlers who set up the win after Afghanistan chose to bat first. Afghanistan had started well with the openers racking up the 50 partnership inside 10 overs before Kenya's trio of medium-pacers Nehemiah Odhiambo, Elijah Otieno and Thomas Odoyo combined to dramatically derail the innings. Odhiambo had Karim Sidiq caught for 17 before Javed Ahmadi was run out two balls later. Odoyo then removed debutant right-handed batsman Noor-Ul-Haq for a duck before Nawroz Mangal and Asghar Stanikzai fell in quick succession. It left Afghanistan reeling at 69 for 5 and meant they had lost five wickets for 16 runs in 36 balls. Mohammad Nabi launched a hard-hitting counterattack to drag the score up towards respectability but his 60 from 69 was not enough to restore Afghanistan's hopes. a series win for kenya after so much time. :two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up:

[Laaloo]

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Sid]

and I may add eagerly awaited:yay::yay::yay::yay:

[gaurav92]

^ :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: But seriously :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Sir john]

Kenya cruise to series win Afghanistan have failed to win another ODI series after Kenya won today's third ODI in Nairobi. It is also Kenya's first series win since they whitewashed Bermuda three years ago. As in the first ODI, it was another poor batting display that led to Afghanistan losing the match. They won the toss and elected to bat first. They started reasonably well, with opening pair Javed Ahmadi and Karim Sadiq putting on 53, Ahmadi leading the way with 35 from 34 balls. But they fell from consecutive balls in the tenth over, and Noor-ul-Haq followed them back to the pavilion three balls later. The visitors found themselves on 69-5 in the 16th over when Mohammad Nabi came to the crease, and it was his innings that gave the Afghan total some respectability. He scored 60 from 69 balls, helping lead his team to 188 before they were bowled out after 43 overs. Kenya shared the wickets around, with Nehemiah Odhiambo the pick of the bunch with an economical 2-18 from his seven overs. Kenya had little trouble chasing down the target. Their innings was built around a 143 partnership for the second wicket between Alex Obanda and Collins Obuya. Obanda was out for 77, whilst Obuya stayed on until the end, scoring an unbeaten 86 as Kenya won by eight wickets.

[Sir john]

Obuya steers Kenya to series win Collins Obuya kept his cool to hit an unbeaten 86 as Kenya secured an eight-wicket win and, subsequently, a 2-1 success in their one-day series against Afghanistan. The 29-year-old came to the crease at 40 for one, after Izatullah Dawlatzai had removed David Obuya for 21, as the hosts set about chasing 189 in Nairobi. From that point on, he, well supported by Alex Obanda, took total control, crunching nine fours and a six during his 96-ball knock to see his side home. Obanda’s contribution should not go unnoticed as he compiled 77, in a 143-run stand with Obuya, before being bowled by Mazari Abdullah with just six more required. Earlier, Kenya bowled the tourists out for just 188 courtesy of an excellent all-round bowling display. Mohammad Nabi starred in Afghanistan’s innings with 60, but Thomas Odoyo, Elijah Otieno, Nehemiah Odhiambo and James Ngoche claimed two wickets apiece as the hosts restricted them to a total which proved to be well below par.

[Roshanrocks]

:facepalm:

[Stuge]

:facepalm:

:cantstop:

[ganeshran]

Such an exciting and skillful cricket series :clap:

[SachDan]

Such an exciting and skillful cricket series :clap:

damn I missed it :((

[asterix]

Why did I checked this topic? I aways make this mistake.. :mad:

[ganeshran]

damn I missed it :((

SJ is uploading 1080p full HD all matches to torrents site. He is the only seeder and no one has downloaded it yet. You could be the first one :nice:

[WC2011INDIA]

Brilliant. Kenya are serious contenders for WC 2015.

[Sachin=GOD]

:woot: :woot: what a result for Kenya :adore:

[Sir john]

last series win for kenya :sniffle:

[Cricket Tragic]

SJ is uploading 1080p full HD all matches to torrents site. He is the only seeder and no one has downloaded it yet. You could be the first one :nice:

:hysterical:

[SachDan]

SJ is uploading 1080p full HD all matches to torrents site. He is the only seeder and no one has downloaded it yet. You could be the first one :nice:

:yay::yay: Can't wait for it!

[Sir john]

sorry no live telecast so no video :sniffle:

[Serani]

You should be at the games recording it, and giving live commentary whilst providing the classic kenyan cricket anecdotes we have all being missing out on.

[SachDan]

sorry no live telecast so no video :sniffle:

noooooooooo :((