This archive report was first published on 30 August 2021.
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Stray Lions A's all-rounder Krishna Katukala produced a man-of-the-match performance as they beat defending champions Kanbis A by a wicket in a Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50 Overs Super League match at Peponi School.
Stray Lions reclaimed their lead at the top with 28 points from eight matches, surpassing Kanbis A who were tied with 24 points. The victory marked a significant turn of events in the league, with Stray Lions now sitting atop the table.
Visitors Kanbis A won the toss and captain Dhiren Gondaria elected to bat first, setting a target of 249/9 runs in 50 overs. Stray Lions replied with 250/9 in 47.1 overs to bring the match to a close.
Katukala picked four wickets and gave away 41 runs in 10 overs, as his compatriot and youngster David Mutua took two wickets for 64 runs in nine overs. Stray Lions veteran left-arm bowler and captain Hiren Varaiya and bowler Shem Ngoche picked a wicket each and gave away 22 and 36 runs to their opponents in nine and 10 overs respectively.
"This partnership is what changed the game for us. I am very happy for helping my team climb to the top of the table," said Katukala, highlighting the crucial partnership with opener Alex Obanda who put his name on the score sheet with 67 runs.
Stray Lions' victory marked a significant milestone in the league, with the team now sitting atop the table with 28 points from eight matches.
