ICC CWC Challenge League A: Kenya take on Papua New Guinea

SAINT SAVIOUR: Kenya scored 275 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A match against Papua New Guinea.

The match at the Grainville Cricket Stadium was then delayed by rain as Papua New Guinea began their innings.

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Papua New Guinea reached 22 for 1 after 5.5 overs before the rain stopped play at 7:11 Pakistan Standard Time (PST). At the time, batter Vira Guba was on 12 off 17 balls and Harrison Vare had scored 5 off 17.

Kenya bowler Lucas Ndandason bowled 2.5 overs while conceding 10 runs without taking a wicket before the interruption.

Kenya built their total by maintain steady partnerships throughout the innings. They set a target on a pitch that helped both, batters and bowlers.

Papua New Guinea lost an early wicket in their chase but showed resistance before the rain intervened. Their batters will now look to restart with a stronger approach once conditions improve.

The match carries important points in the World Cup qualification route. Kenya took advantage in the first innings with Papua New Guinea under pressure during the chase.

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Resumption time for the match is yet to be confirmed