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KENYA WINS: Hong Kong bowled out in first match

Batsman Hongkong team's Tanwir Afzal (right)makes a forward strike as Wicket Keeper Ifran Karim of Kenya waits a delivery during cricket world cup qualifier at Nairobi Gymkana Grounds on Friday, Nov 18, 2016. [PGOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD] Kenya's Bowler Lucas Ndandason during cricket world cup qualifier at Nairobi Gymkana Grounds on Friday, Nov 18, 2016. [PGOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

Kenya yesterday beat Hong Kong by three wickets in the first match of two International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League Championships (WCLC) ties at Nairobi Gymkhana.

The hosts won the toss and elected to field in a quest to restrict Hong Kong and have an achievable target. The visitors who started well were bowled out for 222 in 46.2 overs and Kenya overcame the target with 13 balls to spare in a match that was stopped three times due to showers.

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