Day Three of ICC Six Nations Challenge - wins for Sri Lanka A, Canada and Kenya
ICC Development Media Release - 16 April 2002
Namibia v Canada
Another exciting match that went to the wire with Canada winning by two
wickets. Some good wicket-keeping by Bagai kept Kotze and Keulder at bay,
with no one scoring more than 31 runs (Walters). Thuraisingham took three
for 37 off his 10 overs. Canada went into bat and reached a target of 171
for 8, although they were made to struggle by some great bowling by Louw,
who took 3 for 8. In the end Canada scored the winning run off the last
ball.
Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka A
At long last the first century of the tournament was scored by Trevor
Gripper (103 off 129 balls). However it was not enough to match the total of
221 from the strong Sri Lankan side. Outstanding bowling performance by
Herath (3 for 38) ensured that the Sri Lankans did not allow any significant
partnerships to be formed. When Sri Lanka batted they were cruised to the
target. The fifth wicket partnership between De Silva ( 89 off 112 balls )
and Samaraweera (76 off 79) steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable victory by
four wickets, thus maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
Kenya v Holland
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Kenya recorded three significant
contributions. Obuya (57 off 69 balls), Odoyo (56 off 57) and Modi (76 off
79) all made sure that Kenya were able to post a total of 291 for 7.
Although it was the highest innings of the tournament, Holland still put up
a gutsy fight. But the experience of the Kenyans again shone through as they
restricted Holland to 242 for 8. The only noteworthy innings was that of
Zuiderent, who scored 58 off 78 balls
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