Kenya's Bowlers Dominate to take 2-1 series lead.

Two hours ago, I was in a foul temper and wondering why Steve Tikolo opted to bat first. Now, I'm buzzing with joy, too excited to go to bed despite it being past 2 in the morning, and most humbly begging our captain's pardon.

What a cracker of a match. I never in my wildest dreams thought 134 would be anywhere near enough runs - especially after the first ODI. I thought that the low total was our batsmen failing to perform. In fact, 134 was a good total on what must have been an appalling pitch. For ten wickets to fall for 203 runs, there must be serious problems with the wicket. Lets hope they are ironed out by Saturday if that is possible. With this in mind, I would like to revisit the first innings. David Obuya's 23, and 17 each from Mishra and Kamande - well done lads. A good effort in bad conditions.

To the second innings - wonderful bowling from Thomas Odoyo to take care of the top order. But Tony Suji and Peter Ongondo - 6 wickets for 4 runs to wrap up the match. There are not the words to describe it. I had to leave the computer and come back to make sure my eyes were not playing tricks. Bowling figures for the Kenyans:
Overs: Maidens: Runs: Wickets:

Odoyo 6.0 0 13 3

Luseno 6.0 0 25 0

Ongondo 5.5 0 14 3

Suji 5.0 0 16 3

Well done all round. For Ongondo and Suji, these are career best figures. Congratulations. For Luseno, a pity no wicket, but he did well not to be overawed by the situation. It would have been no mean effort opening the bowling knowing the opposition were only chasing a small target. Credit to Steve Tikolo for his captaincy, and handling of the attack. Well done the team. To come back from being down and dusted to win, and so convincingly, is a fantastic effort. People will go on about the pitch, and about how bad Zimbabwe must be. At the end of the day, it was the players who went out there and did what they had to do to ensure the best team won. There are still 2 matches to go, then a much tougher assignment in Bangladesh, but for the rest of today, enjoy the victory: you've earned it!