President's Cup 1997-98
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The Kenya Cricket Association President's Cup was a three team ODI cricket tournament that was held in Kenya during the 1997–98 season.
Squads
Bangladesh  |
Kenya  |
Zimbabwe  |
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Aasif Karim Aasif Yusuf Karim was a Kenyan cricketer. Of Indian ancestry, Karim made a reputation for himself as a useful lower-order batsman but predominantly as a left-arm spinner, frequently said to be one of the best outside the Test-playing nations... (c Captain (cricket) The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player... ) Rajab Ali Rajab Wazir Ali is a Kenyan cricketer. He has played eight One Day International for Kenya.-References:... Joseph Angara Joseph Oduol Angara, born 8 November 1971 in Nairobi, is a Kenyan cricketer who has played in One-Day Internationals, first-class cricket and List A cricket for Kenya.... Dipak Chudasama Dipak Nanalal Chudasama is a former Kenyan cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. known as "The Doc", Chudasama was, as well as being a cricketer, a fully qualified orthodontist.... Hitesh Modi Hitesh Subhash Modi is a former Kenyan cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler.... Maurice Odumbe Maurice Omondi Odumbe is a Kenyan cricketer who was suspended from cricket in August 2004 after being found guilty of receiving money from bookmakers.... Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... ) Mohammad Sheikh Mohammad Sheikh, born August 29, 1980 in Nairobi, is a Kenyan cricketer who has played One-Day Internationals and first-class cricket for the Kenyan national side. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm bowler.... Martin Suji Martin Armon Suji, born June 2, 1971 in Nairobi, is a Kenyan cricketer who has played first-class cricket and One-Day Internationals for the Kenyan national side... Steve Tikolo - Career :He is a right-handed middle order batsman and part time right-arm medium pace bowler. He bowls quite effective offspin in the shorter form of the game. Tikolo has previously represented Border in South African domestic cricket and has also spent time playing in England and Bangladesh... Alpesh Vadher Alpesh Vallabhdas Vadher , named after his dad is a former Kenyan cricketer of Indian origin. He is a right-handed batsman... |
Alistair Campbell (cricketer) Alistair Douglas Ross Campbell is a former Zimbabwean Test cricketer. In total he played 60 matches in his Test career, captaining Zimbabwe on 21 occasions. He also played 188 One Day Internationals, being captain in 86 of them... (c Captain (cricket) The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player... ) Craig Evans Craig Neil Evans is a Zimbabwean cricketer and rugby union footballer.-Cricket:He played in two Tests, against Sri Lanka and Australia, but is considered a specialist at the one-day game... Andy Flower Andrew "Andy" Flower OBE is a former international cricketer for Zimbabwe and is currently the England coach.-Playing career:... (wk Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... ) Grant Flower Grant William Flower is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is rated among the best Zimbabwean cricketers in history for his handy left arm spin and fine batting skills. He was a fitness fanatic who spends hours in the gym, and was also regarded as a brilliant fielder who was usually seen in the gully... Adam Huckle Adam George Huckle is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played in 8 Tests and 19 ODIs from 1997 to 1999.In his second Test in 1997, against New Zealand, he took 11-255 in the match . As of 27 April 2006, this remains the only occasion when a Zimbabwean bowler has taken 11 wickets in a Test... Everton Matambanadzo Everton Zvikomborero Matambanadzo, born in Salisbury , is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played in 3 Tests and 7 ODIs from 1996 to 1999. His twin brother, Darlington, also played first-class cricket for Mashonaland.... Gavin Rennie Gavin James Rennie is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played in 23 Tests and 40 ODIs from 1996 to 2003... Bryan Strang Bryan Colin Strang is a Zimbabwean cricketer who played in 26 Tests and 49 ODIs from 1995 to 2001. Cricket is his passion... Paul Strang Paul Andrew Strang is a Zimbabwean cricket coach and former international player. A leg-spinning all-rounder, he played in 24 Tests and 95 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1994 and 2001... Guy Whittall Guy James Whittall is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs and captained Zimbabwe in four One Day Internationals. An all-rounder, he was a right-handed aggressive middle-order batsman and an effective right arm medium pace bowler.-Early days:Whittall was selected for the... Craig Wishart Craig Brian Wishart is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who retired in 2005 .During his career he played for several Mashonaland districts as well as the Zimbabwean national team. He made his Test debut in 1995 in Harare... |
Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
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| October 97 | ||
| 10 October | 1st ODI | Gymkhana, Nairobi Nairobi Gymkhana Club Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people. It is located north of the central business district, but not far from it.... |
| 11 | 2nd ODI | Gymkhana, Nairobi Nairobi Gymkhana Club Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people. It is located north of the central business district, but not far from it.... |
| 12 | 3rd ODI | Gymkhana, Nairobi Nairobi Gymkhana Club Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people. It is located north of the central business district, but not far from it.... |
| 14 | 4th ODI | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| 15 | 5th ODI | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| 16 | 6th ODI | Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is... |
| 18 | 1st Final | Gymkhana, Nairobi Nairobi Gymkhana Club Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people. It is located north of the central business district, but not far from it.... |
| 19 | 2nd Final | Gymkhana, Nairobi Nairobi Gymkhana Club Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of 7,000 people. It is located north of the central business district, but not far from it.... |
Points table
| Place | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NetRR |
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| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.528 | |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.334 | |
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.920 |
Final series
The finals took placed between Zimbabwe, who were unbeaten throughout the qualifying games, and Kenya. The series was a best of three games and Zimbabwe lifted the trophy after winning the first two finals. It was Zimbabwe's first silverware since receiving Test status in 1992.In the 1st final Alistair Campbell
Alistair Campbell (cricketer)
Alistair Douglas Ross Campbell is a former Zimbabwean Test cricketer. In total he played 60 matches in his Test career, captaining Zimbabwe on 21 occasions. He also played 188 One Day Internationals, being captain in 86 of them...
won the toss and sent Kenya into field. Openers Grant and Andy Flower
Andy Flower
Andrew "Andy" Flower OBE is a former international cricketer for Zimbabwe and is currently the England coach.-Playing career:...
put on 154 for the first wicket to help Zimbabwe to 281 for 8 from their 50 overs. Campbell chipped in with a half century and for Kenya Steve Tikolo took 3/41. Kenya could only manage 172 in reply despite 67 from Maurice Odumbe
Maurice Odumbe
Maurice Omondi Odumbe is a Kenyan cricketer who was suspended from cricket in August 2004 after being found guilty of receiving money from bookmakers....
in the middle order. Guy Whittall and Grant Flower took a couple of wickets each.
Campbell won the toss in the 2nd final and again decided to bat first. This time it was the 3rd wicket partnership that set up the Zimbabwean innings, with Grant Flower
Grant Flower
Grant William Flower is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is rated among the best Zimbabwean cricketers in history for his handy left arm spin and fine batting skills. He was a fitness fanatic who spends hours in the gym, and was also regarded as a brilliant fielder who was usually seen in the gully...
and Gavin Rennie
Gavin Rennie
Gavin James Rennie is a former Zimbabwean cricketer who played in 23 Tests and 40 ODIs from 1996 to 2003...
putting on 150 runs. Both scored 70's and Zimbabwe finished with 6 for 272. Kenya lost their first 3 wickets to Man of the Match Andy Whittall and were never in the hunt. At one stage they were at 7/71 but Aasif Karim
Aasif Karim
Aasif Yusuf Karim was a Kenyan cricketer. Of Indian ancestry, Karim made a reputation for himself as a useful lower-order batsman but predominantly as a left-arm spinner, frequently said to be one of the best outside the Test-playing nations...
scored his maiden ODI half century and put on a 100 run partnership with Hitesh Modi
Hitesh Modi
Hitesh Subhash Modi is a former Kenyan cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler....
who also scored a 50. Kenya were eventually dismissed for 190 with Paul Strang
Paul Strang
Paul Andrew Strang is a Zimbabwean cricket coach and former international player. A leg-spinning all-rounder, he played in 24 Tests and 95 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1994 and 2001...
joining Whittall on 3 wickets.