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Summary Losing early wickets, Kenya stumbled on their way of chasing 308 of Zimbabwe.
The north Africans were 40 for three after 10 overs. Wicket keeper opening batsman, Obuya, was the first man to go, who judged LBW on Obuya’s bowling after facing just two balls and without opening his account. Obuya also did not last for long and were run out on 1 in the fourth over.Playing last time for Kenya, Steve Tikolo, who also led his side today, was trapped in front of the stumps on 10 by Price.Earlier, Half centuries from Taibu, Sibanda and Ervine powered Zimbabwe to compile a massive total of 308. A 110 runs stand between Taibu and Sibanda at Eden Gardens, Calcutta laid the foundation for a big total after both openers had departed inside 10 overs. Sibanda were run out on 61 and Taibu judged LBW on 53 on the bowling of Ngoche. Another century partnership between Ervine and captain Chigumbura consolidated the position of the batting side. Utseya hit 19 runs in the last over that stretched the team’s total beyond 300 at the loss of six wickets. Otieno took two wickets for 61 runs in 10 overs. Ongondo, Odhiambo, and Ngoche took one wicket each.
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