BD A put up a brave fight

[Tehsin]

From Dailystarnews.com

After two heavy defeats Bangladesh A went down fighting in a high-scoring thriller against the Kenya Cricket Association (KCA) in their third and final limited-overs match at the Ruaraka Sports Club ground in Nairobi yesterday.
Chasing a massive KCA total of 303-6, the visitors fought gallantly before finishing 12 runs short of the target.

Openers Rafiqul and one-down Javed Omar led the valiant chase laying the platform for the second wicket.

Rafiqul, playing overseas for the first time, scored a dazzling 112 and experienced national opener Javed contributed 90.

The tourists were in sight of a victory when they were comfortably placed at 256 for three in 44 overs. But disaster struck at that point and the second string national side let slip a wonderful opportunity to end the dismal one-day campaign on a high note.

Earlier, electing to bat after winning the toss, KCA captain Steve Tikolo blazed his way to 168.


The victory completed a clean sweep for the home team. They won the first one-day by 92 runs and scored a nine-wicket win in the second match on Saturday.


Although Sanwar Hossain's men lost all three matches, their Sunday's performance was in sharp contrast to their dismal show only a day ago when they were shot out for only 90.

Bangladesh A will play their last tour match, a three-day affair, against the same selection starting at the same venue tomorrow.