South Indian T20 tourney starts in Nairobi
Stray Lions’ fast medium bowler Nehemiah Odhiambo in action against Kongonis as their non-strike batsman Newton Muthee looks on during their NPCA Super League match at Nairobi Club on October 29, 2017. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
What you need to know:
- The normally annual tournament was last held in 2015.
- Player of the tournament, man-of-the-match, highest runs getter and highest wicket taker take home cash and other prizes given by tournament sponsors.
Coast Super Kings will open their campaign to defend the South Indian Cultural Society (SICS) 25 overs cricket title against Mount Kenya Chargers at Nairobi Gymkhana on Sunday at 8:30 am.
The normally annual tournament was last held in 2015.
In the second game of the day from1:30 pm at the same venue, Masai Mara Tuskers will clash with Rift Valley Chargers. The majority of players taking part in the competition represent Stray Lions and their associate teams in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association league (NPCA). Stray Lions, who are NPCA super league champions have a good number of professional players from India in their side.
The championship has been attracting players from India, and this year’s event is not expected to be different. The tournament also rewards players handsomely for good performance.
Player of the tournament, man-of-the-match, highest runs getter and highest wicket taker take home cash and other prizes given by tournament sponsors.
The South Indian tournament usually attracts huge crowd with many tents of various sponsors and reminds one of the good old days when Gymkhana hosted international events.
