ICC Intercontinental Cup, 2006

Miraz · #1 March 29, 2006, 11:44 AM

In the 4 day match of ICC Intercontinental Cup 2006 Netherlands are really hammering the Kenyans in their own backyard. After day one Netherlands scored 326/7 and seems to be in a strong position. Well, this is not yet the right time to comment but I feel Kenya bowling is pretty ordinary which was evident in recent BD tour.

It seems that Kenya has to go a long way to reach BD standard.

http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/NEW/LIVE/f...01APR2006.html

Edited on, March 29, 2006, 4:50 PM GMT, by Miraz.

Hatebreed · #2 March 29, 2006, 12:05 PM

Go Holland! Show the Kenyans how it's done!

Ahmed_B · #3 March 29, 2006, 12:10 PM

The Dutch and the Scotts will fight real hard for any fights in future to rank the top of the ODI-status teams.

istiak · #4 March 29, 2006, 12:10 PM

Although Cricket is not a popular sport in NL but still they got some good infrastructure for that. Even in a small town (where i am living presently) have couple of grounds with practice facilities and outfield smooth like silk.

This is a sport fanatic country and they play almost every possible sport the world can offer. One day this Dutch team can become a stronger opponent to every body.

sadi · #5 March 29, 2006, 12:19 PM

Its good to see team like Holland doing so well.... More teams will only make cricket more interesting

TheWatcher · #6 March 29, 2006, 03:09 PM

This is not good, Holland is now belittling our wins against Kenya. Looks like our boys will have lot to prove during the World Cup warm up match against Scotland.

Tigers_eye · #7 March 29, 2006, 03:58 PM

DLS van Bunge scored total of 32 in 103 balls with 4 fours and a six. So basically he scored 10 runs in 98 balls

and the partnership was 130. Classic display of how to play the longer version of the game. This will be a dead game if the kenya scores 250+.

Hatebreed · #8 March 29, 2006, 04:40 PM

Can't wait to see Holland's position in next 10 years!

mhferdaus · #9 March 29, 2006, 07:34 PM

http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/NEW/LIVE/...01APR2006.html

Damn, now we might have to face the power of Dutch instead of Kenyans, but in bigger picture more good cricketing nation can only make the game more interesting.

Locutus · #10 March 29, 2006, 08:15 PM

Holland's bowling is poor. Kenya will smoke they gets their turn

**Tehsin** · #11 March 29, 2006, 08:21 PM

Guys, both are very poor teams. The teams that you need to keep an eye on are Scotland, Ireland, and maybe Namibia. In future, watch out for Kenya in the next world cup (2011) - I will be surprised if Nepal don't register their first one day win against one of the 10 test teams (Zimbabwe really doesn't count at this point).

Miraz · #12 March 30, 2006, 08:16 AM

Netherland scored 474 in the first innings and no. 10 batsman E Schiferli scored 69 in only 95 balls.

Netherlands seems to have better batting strength at the deep.

cricbb · #13 March 30, 2006, 09:34 AM

Take the Kenyans apart.Go Holland

:jo y:

Miraz · #14 March 30, 2006, 09:48 AM

It seems that Kenya is deep in trouble in reply.

Kenya 98/4 (37.0 ov)

istiak · #15 March 30, 2006, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Locutus
Holland's bowling is poor. Kenya will smoke they gets their turn

Is that so??? Kenya 98/4 (37.0 ov)

If cricket become a bit more popular in Netherlands then all other established cricketing countries will have to take them very seriously. In NL people take sport very professionally and so you know their position in different games. Being a country one-third of the size of BD.

Miraz · #16 March 30, 2006, 11:43 AM

Kenya seems to be in great danger

135/5 (52.0 ov)

nayef · #17 March 30, 2006, 12:47 PM

Tikolo is still there.. pulling his solo mission... if he gets some support.. they might avoid the follow on. Still a long way to go ..
Well played Holland.

al Furqaan · #18 March 30, 2006, 01:46 PM

just shows what kind of team we beat 4-0...sad really sad.

perhaps the keyans are better in the OD game.

does Holland have ODI status?

good to see Holland playing well, that too with mostly native players.

nayef · #19 March 30, 2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

From January 1 2006, the ICC has approved that the top six Associates of Kenya, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Bermuda and the Netherlands will all have ODI match status whenever they play each other or a Full member.

Source

Holland is one of the 6 countries to get this status from the beginning of this year. So, in theory, they do have ODI status.

I remember young Bas Zuiderent playing in 96 world cup and showing a lot of promise. Good to see that he's still around.

Miraz · #20 March 31, 2006, 08:48 AM

Good to see Kenya recovering.

Kenya 242/7 (87.0 ov)

For avaoiding follow on they just need 32 more runs. Tikolo 119 not ot.

battye · #21 March 31, 2006, 10:09 AM

Tikolo is a class act, now on 172

nayef · #22 March 31, 2006, 10:24 AM

How come H. Modi is batting so late in the order?

Miraz · #23 March 31, 2006, 10:26 AM

I think he was injured and came out to bat only when everybody is gone!

Miraz · #24 March 31, 2006, 11:28 AM

Kenya is fighting back and it seems that the match is heading toward a draw.
Kenya 332/9 (120.0 ov)

Steve Tikolo 186 n.o. and Hitesh Modi is with him. Good fightback by Kenya specially by Tikolo

nayef · #25 March 31, 2006, 12:37 PM

Tikolo is a man possessed.
Monumental innings from him. Its still a pity that a player of his calibre will not be able to play test cricket. I wish someone in our team develops such a temperament for long innings.
(Ofcourse i understand the quality of bowling, but nonetheless, 186* is a huge score when all the other players r falling like a pack of cards).