Kenyan batsmen left reeling by Pakistani pace attack

January 13, 2000

After a delayed start due to overnight rain play finally got under way at 11.30 am, in the Group 'C' Under 19 World Cup game between Pakistan and Kenya played at one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, Radella Cricket Ground. Pakistan won the toss and put Kenya into bat, in a match which was reduced to 44 overs.

None of the Kenyan batsmen were able to face up to the fearsome Pakistan pace attack of Zahid Saeed (3 for 15) & Irfan Fazil (2 for 17) who were supported later by Yasir Arafat (2 for 11). Both pace bowlers extracted plenty of bounce and movement off the wicket.Kenya were bundled out for a mere 66 runs. Only skipper MD Sheikh batted with any confidence getting right behind the ball, he ran out of partners and remained unbeaten on 25. When the sun finally broke through the clouds at 1 PM, a fair crowd of enthusiastic school boys from the Hill Country were present at the ground.

Cricket is fast growing in this part of the island, and the most encouraging development programme is under way. Pakistan look a formidable side in this group and seem assured to reach the next round. Pakistan started off in cavalier fashion which is their style, and hammered off the required runs in 15.5 overs losing just 2 wickets. It is quite evident that this tournament would be won by a better known Test playing country.

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Matches

Kenya Under-19s v Pakistan Under-19s

Series/Tournaments

ICC Under-19 World Cup

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Kenya

Pakistan

Grounds

Radella Cricket Grounds