This archive report was first published on 19 July 2021.
Cricket: Nairobi Provincial League Week 2 Results ¶
Published on July 19, 2021
Stray Lions 'A', led by national cricket team skipper Shem Ngoche, beat hosts Ngara 'A' by 6 wickets at Clubhouse grounds in Nairobi's South C as the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50 overs League entered its second week at various venues in the city.
Ngara 'A' had a flying start in the opening weekend, defeating Nairobi Gymkhana 'A' by 93 runs, but their loss to Stray Lions 'A' was a bitter pill to swallow.
Ngara captain Mehul Patel was left to rue their loss, saying they should have done better, especially with the spinners. Ngara team players elected to bat first.
"We won the toss but we should have bowled first, we and Ngoche bowled," Ngara Captain Mehul said after their loss.
Ngoche picked 4 wickets and scored 42 runs off 24 balls to help Stray Lions clinch their second successive win with 23.1 overs to spare.
Meanwhile, Kanbis Sports Club 'A' maintained their dogged campaign in search of more glory in week 2 play with a deserved 224-run victory over hosts SCLPS Cutchi Leva.
Elsewhere, Swamibapa 'A' got off to a flying start with an emphatic 99-run win against home side Ruaraka 'A'. Ngoche brothers James and Nehemia were impressive with the ball and bat respectively for Swamibapa.
James bagged 5 for 13 in seven overs and scored 29 runs while Nehemia scored 59 off 82 balls as the visitors sealed the match in 29.2 overs.
SELECTED WEEKEND RESULTS
- Ngara SC 'A' 133/10 (35.5 overs) lost to Stray Lions 'A' 138/4 (26.5 overs)
- Stray Lions won by 6 wickets
- Swamibapa 'A' 213/10 (49.2 overs) beat Ruaraka 'A' 114/10 (29.2 overs)
- Swamibapa 'A' - Won by 99 runs
- Kanbis 'A' 350/7 (50.0 overs) SCLPS 'A' Cutchi Leva 126/10 (31.0 overs)
- Kanbis 'A' - Won by 224 runs
