Thursday, March 22, 2007

NO CONTEST AS NEW ZEALAND EASE PAST KENYA

New Zealand had few problems securing their place in the next stage as they gave Kenya a reality check with a 148-run victory in St Lucia. An injury-hit Ross Taylor struck an elegant 85 and Craig McMillan a brutal 48-ball 71, as the Kiwis compiled their highest World Cup total (331 for 7). Kenya's top order then fell in a heap for 183 with Ravi Shah's determined 71 only delaying the inevitable.

Final score
New Zealand (7 wickets; 50 overs) 331
Kenya (all out; 49.2 overs) 183

HIGHLIGHTS

NEW ZEALAND
Ross Taylor 85
Craig McMillan 71 (off 48 balls)
Scott Styris 63
Stephen Fleming 60

KENYA
Ravi Shah 71
Thomas Odoyo 42

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