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Kanbis A and Stray Lions excelled in the NPCA Twenty20 League securing impressive victories in thrilling weekend cricket matches.
The Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 League witnessed standout performances as Kanbis A and Stray Lions secured significant victories in their respective weekend matches.
Kanbis A, under the leadership of captain Dhiren Gondaria, delivered a spectacular game against hosts Sikh Union securing a win by 6 wickets.
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14:08 - 29.01.2024
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The Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association Twenty20 League saw Kanbis A and Stray Lions claim their first wins of the league as defending champions Swamibapa A were handed a bitter defeat.
Gondaria, who scored a brisk half-century, lauded his openers for setting a strong foundation.
"Pushpak Kerai and Narendra Patel 'Nandu' were exceptional in the powerplay, giving us the perfect start to chase down the target comfortably within 15 overs," Gondaria expressed.
Pushpak Kerai contributed a vital 40 runs, while Nandu chipped in with 21.
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Reflecting on the match, Gondaria emphasized the team's resilience,
"The way we came back in the first innings was a positive note to take." However, he also pointed out areas for improvement, particularly in fielding, acknowledging a few dropped chances that could have been costly. "Our fielding needs attention. I understand the guys are coming off a 5-month break, but we need to tighten up in this area," he added.
Sikh Union, despite winning the toss and electing to bat, were restricted to 145 runs in 19.3 overs.
Satish Hirani and skipper Sukhdeep Singh were the notable contributors, scoring 43 and 25 runs, respectively.
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22:00 - 22.01.2024
CRICKET Swamibapa A ready for title defense as NPCA T20 Super Division League returns
Swamibapa A will be gearing up for a tough show as they seek to defend their title in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 Super Division League that starts on Sunday.
Kanbis A's response was assertive, reaching 145 for four in just 15.1 overs, marking their second consecutive victory this season.
In another encounter, Stray Lions continued their winning streak with a 27-run triumph over Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SCLPS YL A) at Nairobi Jaffery's.
SCLPS YL A, choosing to field first, witnessed Stray Lions amassing 104-3. The newly signed Bhagath Varma and captain Shubham Jadhav played pivotal roles, scoring 35 off 24 and 29 off 13 balls, respectively.
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Opener Aman Gandhi contributed 10 runs before falling to Harshin Varsani.
Ruaraka, led by Nitish Hirani, also showcased their prowess in their match. Openers Chandresh Hirani and Pushkar Sharma were in fine form, scoring 28 and 46 runs, respectively.
Neelakash Tambe's fielding efforts, including two stunning catches, further bolstered their performance. Ruaraka's Sachin acknowledged their batting challenges, citing the absence of pros Maxwell Swaminathan and Anjinkia Beloshe.
“Our batting lineup has definitely been affected by the absence of the two pros (Maxwell and Anjikia) and so is our bowling...but it is a good opportunity for the local players to make a place for themselves for the coming season," Sachin said.
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21:00 - 18.09.2023
CRICKET Uncertainty surrounds Ruaraka A league title ambitions after defeat to Kanbis A
The win for Ruaraka means that they will go into their last fixture away to Sikh Union with 44 points tally which is the maximum their closest rivals Kanbis and the Lions can achieve.
The weekend's matches also saw several other teams making their mark in the Division One results.
Kanbis B overcame SCLPS YL B by 17 runs, Wolves CC A defeated Kenya Kongonis A by 35 runs, Stray Lions B bested Swamibapa B by 55 runs, Goan Institute triumphed over Sikh Union B by 5 wickets, and Ngara A clinched a commanding 103-run victory against Ruaraka B.
DIVISION ONE RESULTS
•Kanbis B beat SCLPS YL B by 17 runs
•Wolves CC A beat Kenya Kongonis A by b35 runs
•Stray Lions B beat Swamibapa B by 55 runs
•Goan Institute beat Sikh Union B by 5 wickets
•Ngara A beat Ruaraka B by 103 runs
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