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Confrontation delayed start of the second inning between Kanbis and Cutchi Leva

12/12/17 - As much as the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) competitions might be regarded as ‘meaningless’... read more »

Rakep Patel said the conditions were not to blame, calling on the players to be consistent. (SNA. File Photo)

Rakep: We failed the consistency test

08/12/17 - Kenya captain Rakep Patel offered no excuses following his side's heavy defeat by Scotland in their last match... read more »

Kenya miss a ticket to ICC World Cup Qualifiers

07/12/17 - Even a change of batting line up wasn’t able to stop Kenya from missing the ticket to the ICC World Cup Qualifiers.... read more »

Ordinary batting effort crippled Kenya cricket team

05/12/17 - An ordinary batting effort crippled Kenya cricket team and sent them tumbling to a disappointing six-wicket defeat... read more »

Stray Lions won their second NPCA Super League on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy)

Stray Lions march to second NPCA League title

04/12/17 - The absence of three key players didn’t deter Stray Lions from securing their second straight league title... read more »

Alex Obanda hit three boundaries against the USA. (SNA. File Photo)

Kenya warm up by beating USA

03/12/17 - Emmanuel Bundi warmed up for the ICC World Cricket League Championship showdown with Scotland later this week with... read more »

Stray Lions need only five points to win the NPCA Super League. (SNA. File Photo)

Stray Lions need only five points to retain NPCA League

01/12/17 - With 272 points to Kanbis and Swamibapa’s 236 and only 40 left on the table, Stray Lions effectively needs... read more »

David Obuya bats under pressure from Swamibapa wicketkeeper Irfan Karim. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

Patel and Obanda partnership key to Swamibapa win over Obuya Academy

28/11/17 - A century opening stand between Naman Patel and Alex Obanda alongside failure of Kanbis being in action once again... read more »

Cricket Kenya are uncomfortable with Maurice Odumbe, the national team's batting coach on tour squad. He was 'dropped' from tour squad for the second time. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

Cricket Kenya not comfortable with 'destructive' Odumbe in tour squad

25/11/17 - Could the past be haunting Maurice Odumbe?This has become the lingering question after the former national team... read more »

Irfan Karim, the national team wicket keeper could be replaced by Rushabh Patel in the event of he is unable to play according to the selectors. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

Koech retained by selectors for his ability to field?

20/11/17 - Cricket Kenya selectors, in a surprising move have retained youngster Peter Koech in the national cricket team... read more »

Alex Obanda bats against Kanbis Ajay Vachetta in a previous match. He hit six boundaries and a six scoring 63 from 81 balls with a variety of strokes. (SNA: File Photo)

Swamibapa halt Kanbis' unbeaten run at Eastleigh School

20/11/17 - After seeing their lead at the top brought to an end without playing any match, the last thing that Kanbis would... read more »

Kanbis and Stray Lions are the two contenders for the NPCA Super League. (SNA. File Photo)

Kanbis' bumpy ride to NPCA Super League

17/11/17 - Persistent rains that have been witnessed in Nairobi for the last one month have suddenly made Kanbis’ ride... read more »

Stray Lions moved closer to retaining the NPCA Super League title after beating Swamibapa by five wickets at Peponi School. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

Stray Lions inch closer to retaining NPCA title

13/11/17 - Defending champions Stray Lions inched closer to retaining the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) super... read more »

Will the rain relent for cricket?

09/11/17 - The big question ahead of this weekend’s NPCA Super League action is weather the rain gods will be kind enough... read more »

Hiren Varaiya Varaiya might have failed with the toss but when he took the ball he made all the difference in securing the top spot. (SNA. File Photo)

Swamibapa, Stray Lions beat bad weather and opponents

06/11/17 - Swamibapa and Stray Lions successfully beat bad weather to claim vital victories over Sikh Union Nairobi and Ruaraka... read more »

Nairobi Gymkhana's inconsistent batting could come under scrutiny when they face Kanbis in an NPCA League return match. (SNA. Fine Photo)

Kanbis face Nairobi Gymkhana in a tricky NPCA League match

03/11/17 - Of all the bottom six teams in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Super league, it’s only... read more »

Irfan Karim led Swamibapa to the final total of 286 with 80 runs. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

NPCA yet to adopt Duckworth/Lewis Method

30/10/17 - A few years ago, a number of cricket matches were washed out because of rain.Rains which came down when matches... read more »

Alex Obanda's hundred was the second fastest in the 2017 season after last weekend’s 40 ball 106 as Kanbis beat Sir Ali. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

Obanda century crushes Obuya Academy

23/10/17 - Alex Obanda's breathtaking 56-ball century led Swamibapa to a crushing 111-run victory over hosts Obuya Academy... read more »

Collins Obuya of Stray Lions plays a shot with Swamibapa Wicketkeeper Maurice Ouma keeping a close watch. He scored 62 including two sixes and a four. (Photo by Shutterspeed)

All batsmen dismissed 'caught' in historic match

16/10/17 - History was made on Sunday in the NPCA Super League match between defending champions Stray Lions and Swamibapa... read more »

Batting will be one of the key areas of concern when Stray Lions and Swamibapa face off in a NPCA league match. (SNA. File Photo)

Can Swamibapa turn tables on Stray Lions?

13/10/17 - Swamibapa host Stray Lions at Nairobi Jafferys in a top NPCA Super League match on Sunday.Stray Lions outplayed... read more »

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