The Kenyan cricket team toured Sri Lanka from January and February 2002 to play three first-class and three List A matches against Sri Lanka A. Kenya additionally played a two-day tour match against the BCCSL Academy XI which resulted in a draw. The first-class series, dubbed unofficial Test matches, was won by Sri Lanka A 3–nil. The List A series was won by Kenya 2–1.[5]
| Kenyan cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2001–02 | |||
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| Sri Lanka A | Kenya | ||
| Dates | 26 January – 25 February 2002 | ||
| Captains | Upul Chandana | Maurice Odumbe | |
| FC series | |||
| Result | Sri Lanka A won the 3-match series 3–0 | ||
| Most runs | Upul Chandana (279)[1] | Steve Tikolo (314)[1] | |
| Most wickets | Upul Chandana (18)[2] | Collins Obuya (11)[2] | |
| LA series | |||
| Result | Kenya won the 3-match series 2–1 | ||
| Most runs | Upul Chandana (180)[3] | Ravindu Shah (154)[3] | |
| Most wickets | Pulasthi Gunaratne (6)[4] |
Tony Suji (5) Peter Ongondo (5) Steve Tikolo (5)[4] | |
Squads
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Dulip Liyanage was added to the Sri Lankan A squad on 5 February to cover the injured Dinusha Fernando.[9] The following day Pulasthi Gunaratne was also added to squad.[10] For the List A series, Ian Daniel, Michael Vandort, Prabath Nissanka and Ruchira Perera were replaced by Sajeewa Weerakoon and Anushka Polonowita in the Sri Lankan squad.[8]
Tour match
editTwo-day match: BCCSL Academy XI v Kenya
editThe only warm-up match for the Kenyans was a two-day match against Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka Academy XI, a development side. Kenya won the toss and sent their opponents into bat. Opening batsman Jehan Mubarak led the way posting 100 before retiring out. Mubarak combined with skipper Anushka Polonowita (52) to score a 126-run third-wicket partnership. The first day ended with Academy on 276/7. The following day, the hosts declared their innings closed on 281/9 with the Kenya's Thomas Odoyo taking 4/54. In reply, Kenya's openers of Kennedy Otieno and Ravindu Shah put together a century partnership before collapsing to be all out for 234 from 65.3 overs. Former Sri Lanka under-19 leg spinner Kaushal Lokuarachchi starred with the ball taking 9/50 from his 24.3 consecutive overs. He was deprived of the final wicket by his spin partner Amila Perera who ran out Martin Suji from short midwicket. Kenya's coach Sandeep Patil stated that it was good practice match on a very good pitch. He noted that his team is predominantly a one-day side and need to learn how to build long innings.[11]
First-class series
edit1st match
edit31 January – 3 February 2002
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30/0 (4.3 overs)
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- Kenya won the toss and elected to bat.
- The final session's play on day 2 was lost due to rain.[12]
- Michael Vandort (SL-A) scored his 2,000th first-class run.[13]
2nd match
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- Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bat.
- Upul Chandana (SL-A) scored his 4,000th first-class run.[14]
- Ravindu Shah (Ken) scored his maiden first-class century.[14]
- Steve Tikolo (Ken) scored his 1,000th first-class run.[14]
3rd match
editList A series
edit1st match
edit2nd match
edit 23 February 2002
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- Kenya won the toss and elected to bat.
- Upul Chandana (SL-A) scored his maiden List-A century.[15]
3rd match
edit 25 February 2002
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- Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bat.
- Chamara Silva (SL-A) scored his 1,000th List A.[16]
Notes
edit- ^ While four days of play were scheduled for each first-class match, the second match reached a result in three days.
References
edit- ^ a b "Kenya in Sri Lanka Unofficial Test series – Most runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Kenya in Sri Lanka Unofficial Test series – Most wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Kenya in Sri Lanka Unofficial ODI series – Most runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Kenya in Sri Lanka Unofficial ODI series – Most wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Kenya against Sri Lanka A – Result Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Sri Lanka 'A' Squad for 1st Unofficial Test Versus Kenya". BCCSL. 17 January 2002. Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ a b "Kenyan Squad for Sri Lanka Tour". BCCSL. 17 January 2002. Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ a b "Sri Lanka `A' Squad for Limited Overs Series Versus Kenya". BCCSL. 19 February 2002. Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Dulip Liyanage included in Sri Lanka A squad for Matara Test". BCCSL. 5 February 2002. Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Sri Lanka `A' Squad for 2nd Unofficial Test Versus Kenya". BCCSL. 6 February 2002. Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ Thawfeeq, Saadi (27 January 2002). "Lokuarachchi takes 9/50 against Kenya". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Thawfeeq, Saadi (1 February 2002). "Gunawardana-Daniel in century opening stand". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "First FC Match Sri Lanka A v Kenya – Kenya in Sri Lanka 2001/02". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Second FC Match Sri Lanka A v Kenya – Kenya in Sri Lanka 2001/02". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Second LA Match Sri Lanka A v Kenya – Kenya in Sri Lanka 2001/02". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Third LA Match Sri Lanka A v Kenya – Kenya in Sri Lanka 2001/02". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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