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Tikolo and Odoyo boost Kenya against the UAE

Kenya's two most experienced batsmen, skipper Steve Tikolo and Thomas Odoyo steered their team to an impressive total of 255 for six against UAE on the first day of the four-day Intercontinental Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

  • By K.R. Nayar, Staff Reporter
  • Published: 18:58 February 4, 2008
  • Gulf News

Sharjah: Kenya's two most experienced batsmen, skipper Steve Tikolo and Thomas Odoyo steered their team to an impressive total of 255 for six against UAE on the first day of the four-day Intercontinental Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Tikolo cracked 63 while Odoyo remained unconquered with 79.

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